Unemployed & Afraid

Kim Kerton

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A business podcast for the brave self-employed. Growing your own business can be one of the most gratifying, wonderful, life-changing experiences around. It’s also scary as hell. This is a weekly podcast for the ones who have made the brave decision to employ themselves anyway. We're for the full gamut of business experience - from Solopreneurs, Side-hustlers, Micro-business, Small Business, Medium business, Independent, VC backed, Bootstrapped and more - here for the real stories and priceless insights of it all, well beyond the PR headlines. Join fellow business-builder and side-hustler Kim Kerton as she dives into the realities of st...

Change Your Business As Often As You Need To!

If you’re thinking about making a change to your business and feeling stuck about it, please stop torturing yourself. You can move / shift / pivot / change anything you want to - no matter where you’re at or how awks it might feel - and what anyone else thinks about it doesn’t matter. This episode talks about the experience of considering a change and doubting th moves, all the things that get in our way and why we should give ourselves permission to just do the thing and see how it goes.  This

Feb 5, • 14:58

“Your First Business Isn't Your Forever Business, But Your First Business Teaches You Business,” Kim James Founder of Tangerine Tango

Ever hear business advice that just feels a little out of touch? This is not one of those shows. If you’re in the heavy building phase of your business and want to feel truly seen and supported to grow, you’re gonna love what this episode packs in for you. Kim James is the Founder of both Tangerine Tango and The Career Girl Diaries, and through the sharing of her own business building story you’ll hear about: Letting redundancy push you before you’re ready Evolving your business structure as yo

Feb 3, • 57:31

Entrepreneurial Time Blindness

Big plans but time getting away? Sometimes our entrepreneurial passion doesn’t match our time awareness - but maybe there’s a different way to approach it.  If you’ve looked at your ambitious to do list lately with gusto and commitment, only to look back at it a few weeks later and see that the big things are all still there - this episode is for you.  This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the th

Jan 29, • 8:13

“As Soon As You Start A Business, You Think About It All The Time,” Founder of Nosy HQ Kathryn McGarvey

The word “journey” might get a bit overused when speaking about business, but there truly is no better word for it. A business idea is one tiny part of the story. Besides the fact that the business idea itself will likely take many different forms along the way, and that you’re never ever done when tackling something like building a business for yourself, you evolve so much as a person along the way. If that isn’t a hell of a journey, I don’t know what is. Kathryn McGarvey knows all about this p

Jan 27, • 40:30

Can You Build A Business Without Socials?

If your relationship with TikTok and Meta is feeling a bit strained, but you’re “on there for your business” - I feel you. Is there a way to build a business and a brand without using social media?  In this episode your host Kim Kerton explores the relationship with socials as a solopreneur / consultant / creator, and the sneaky personal context challenges that might be contributing to a feeling of wanting to ditch it entirely. All in an effort to help you consider how you can truly build a busi

Jan 22, • 16:05

“What Would Happen If I Backed Myself and Started Something for Me?” Founder of STOKEDNZ, Debs Brockelsby

What does it really mean to just go for it with a business idea? And do it with trust and passion that life is just too precious not to try? If that action was a person, it’s Debs Brockelsby, the Founder of STOKEDNZ. She is a light, a laugh and an absolute treat with so much grit and determination, but also incredibly helpful self-reflection. As she tells us her business story, you’ll hear about: The life changes that reshape us Running with no Plan-B The power of bringing in a money expert The

Jan 20, • 45:08

Avoiding The Purpose Trap

There’s a lot of traps we work hard to avoid as business owners, but there’s a sneaky one we often miss.  It’s the purpose trap - the endless narratives that tell us if we find our purpose and passionately love what we do, aligned to our values, we’ll never work a day in our life.  This episode unpacks the purpose trap and reframes it into something a little more supportive to your journey of creating and growing a business.  This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business b

Jan 15, • 11:53

“A Lot of The Growth in My Business Happened When I Got Out of My Own Way,” Phoebe Netto, Founder of Pure Public Relations

It can be the smallest of things that can make or break us, a compounding effect of the experiences where we don’t feel seen, heard, successful or confident – but when we realise all those experiences are totally normal, we are far more empowered to crack on with it. Phoebe Netto is who you’re going to hear from today – she’s a PR professional – and she’s brilliantly honest about the sticky moments that sneak up on us and how to get through it. In this episode you’ll hear about:   ·        The c

Jan 13, • 44:11

“The Business Is a Path to True Self,” Kerryn Moscicki Founder of Radical Yes!

Developing a business is an underrated tool for personal development – you’ll know from going through it – it teaches you so much about yourself and rebuilds you from the inside out. This story celebrates that journey. Kerryn Moscicki is Founder of the epic flat shoe brand Radical Yes!, and in the sharing of her business building story you’ll hear powerful insights gained over 12 years developing her brand. This episode covers: ·         The flow of following a nudge ·         Why to enjoy that

Jan 6, • 42:20

3 Things To Say When Asked “How’s Your Business Going?”

You know the moment. You’re faced with well meaning friends and family members who casually ask “how’s that little business of yours going, kicking goals?” and you immediately either freeze up, or give the world's longest reply trying to convey that it’s not at all a little business and you’re working hard every single day on building it.  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares three replies to this question that can take the sting out of the awkwardness and even bring you a little closer t

Dec 18, 2024 • 6:14

Crushing On Yourself as a Strategy

Is it time to start putting yourself on that pedestal you currently reserve for those you think are killing it in their business?  With so much success being outwardly projected we might be missing the opportunity to truly notice what’s changed for us, this episode explores what it means to crush on yourself as a growth strategy and how to put it in practice.  This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us i

Dec 11, 2024 • 9:44

“There's No Such Thing As A Mistake Unless You Repeat It,” Lisa Jones, Founder and CEO of SHE-com

There’s a lot we have to work through when building a business but learning to battle down your ego – the one who wants you to stay small or don’t try – is one of the toughest. If you’ve been building an e-commerce business it’s likely you’re already familiar with my guest today, but if it’s the first time you’re hearing from Lisa Jones Founder of SHE-com let me tell you – this conversation feels like a deeply nourishing business coaching session and quite frankly, a little kick in the bum. You’

Dec 9, 2024 • 56:01

Getting Less Attached To The Outcome

If you’re holding on to a specific outcome you want for your business and it’s driving you batty - this episode is for you.  We put our heart, minds and all the feels on the line for the growth of ourselves and our businesses every single day - holding onto what we want to see as the outcome is a recipe for burnout and disappointment. In fact, it might be making you miss some absolute gold that’s right in front of you.  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares her own experience with holdin

Dec 4, 2024 • 16:04

“It Was Me Or No One,” Andrew, Owner of Mennie Brand

This conversation feels like an homage to us business owners who get ourselves into so many uncomfortable moments in pursuit of our dreams – and that sometimes you just have to laugh at the shit we do.    Andrew’s art inspired sock brand, yes socks, called Mennie is a super rare brand these days, as you really get a sense that it’s different, truly authentic and with its own personality. And after talking to him it’s easy to see why – this brand is an extension of Andrew, his passion for art, fo

Dec 2, 2024 • 38:50

When You’re Not Ready to “Wrap It Up” For The Year

When you’re building your business the end of the year feels different. There’s less festivities to jump into, tough circumstances as delays creep in, and sometimes even an existential dread that if the market is quiet now, how will we survive until February….  So how do you continue to make your business stand out and thrive, even in December, when every second post seems to talk about the year drawing to a close (starting from October)?  This podcast shows up every week to help you build your

Nov 28, 2024 • 10:09

“Stay Curious and Don't Give Up - There's A Whole World Of Possibilities Out There That You Haven't Even Considered Yet,” Marketing Advisor Lisa Greensill

Most of us tumble our way through business – this truth is a far cry from what we might think it’s supposed to be. But while you might think you need a fully fleshed out idea and detailed business plan, most of the magic comes through doing, trying, pivoting and making mistakes. In this episode Lisa Greensill, Marketing advisor for financial advisors – shares her experience with navigating the building of her business one step at a time. You’ll hear about: ·        The path from leaving a role t

Nov 25, 2024 • 37:58

What Happens When Business Is Tumbleweed Quiet?

Have you ever been waiting on an email for your business that could change the game and sent yourself a “test” email just to check they’re working? Welcome to the Opportunity Crickets.  If you’ve been putting your idea, knowledge, heart and soul into pitching for big opportunities only to be met with extreme ghosting - I see you - this episode is what to do to maintain the rage when you’re in the depths of an opportunity cricket era. This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own bu

Nov 20, 2024 • 11:54

“The Best Thing I Ever Did For My Business Was To Have A Part Time Job,” Breanna May Founder of The Mind School

Scarcity decisions – sounds kinda scary right? But when there’s a fair bit of effort on our businesses to perform for us it can be hard to see the wood from the trees. This conversation will deepen your insight into the myriad of ways we can grow our businesses without losing the plot.   Breanna May is the Founder of The Mind School and we did not leave a supportive stone unturned in talking about her experience building her business, and all the growth and challenges that came with it. You’re g

Nov 18, 2024 • 52:34

When You Want To Give Up Make One New Thing

If your balance between tough and thriving moments is a little out of whack at the moment, and edging on the side we don’t want, it might be time to make something new.  Thoughts of giving up or feeling a bit hopeless in business are normal, it’s all part of it, this episode is giving you a way to shift your energy and maybe even unlock something magic.  Unemployed & Afraid shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us

Nov 13, 2024 • 10:32

“Everyone's Going To Want To Tell You This Isn't Going To Work And If You Listen To That It's Not Going To Work,” Jamie Kritharas Founder of Defiant Digital

Why aren't we told more often that our careers, and our businesses, will change for us over and over again. That we’ll want different things and be different people? We are always evolving and pivoting and all the buzz words for change – it’s a reminder we need over and over again whenever facing a decision or wanting to action a new idea, or an entirely new identity. Jamie Kritharas, the founder of an agency called Defiant Digital, has had some wild reinvention. In the sharing of his business b

Nov 11, 2024 • 44:02

Bring Your Business Circle In Closer

There are moments in the depths of business-building where you need someone to shake you out of the doom spiral.  If you’ve ever found yourself jumping on socials to do some quick research, respond to notifications or post something, only to lost 20mins and come up stressed - or you're also in a bit of a doom spiral right now - then this is for you. Your host Kim Kerton, shares the most important thing for keeping yourself going even when its hard, so you can keep pushing through the hard bits.

Nov 8, 2024 • 8:16

“I Cannot Just Sit Here And Wait For The Business To Happen To Me,” Som Puri, Speaker and Copywriter.

Taking action on your business dreams is bound to bring up some self-doubt, but there is a way through it, and the role that hearing the perspective of others who actually get the feels is a big part of getting through it – that’s exactly what you’ll get in this episode. Som Puri is an impressive keynote speaker and copywriter creating her own unique business embedded in stories, and in the sharing of Som’s story you’ll hear about: ·         Starting over in a new country ·         Starting over

Nov 4, 2024 • 47:38

The Hardest Bit Is Seeing No Reward

It’s in the hardest days, those spent working for no return, that an entrepreneur is built. This episode shines a light on the hardest bit of what you’re building - the bit when you’re getting no reward.  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares a perspective on this important phase of business building to help you through it, because this part sucks and you deserve to be celebrated for working through it.  If you need a lift through the hard bits, this is for you.  This podcast shows up ev

Oct 30, 2024 • 9:12

Part 2 “There Are Little Steps and There Are Important Signals,” Melissa Reader Founder and CEO of Violet

There’s no doubting that the experience of building your own business changes you, but there are some businesses that really are built to change the world too. The business you’re about to hear Part 2 of the journey of is one of them. Melissa Reader is building Violet, a company that is transforming the last stage of life by enabling us all to be a little better prepared for the experience of it. This conversation is in two parts for you so you can hear it all, as it’s so powerful, in a time tha

Oct 28, 2024 • 28:34

Part 1 “There Are Little Steps and There Are Important Signals,” Melissa Reader Founder and CEO of Violet

There’s no doubting that the experience of building your own business changes you, but there are some businesses that really are built to change the world too. The business you’re about to hear the journey of is one of them. Melissa Reader is building Violet, a company that is transforming the last stage of life by enabling us all to be a little better prepared for the experience of it. This conversation is in two parts for you so you can hear it all, as it’s so powerful, in a time that suits yo

Oct 28, 2024 • 30:06

Shitty First Drafts In Business

If you have a new business or business extension idea that you’re spinning your wheels on for fear of it not being right or perfect - this is the time to get out of your own way.  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares her shitty first business and the versions of this very show that she’d rather you not hear to remind us how we get in our own way, and how to get out of it.  It really will inspire you to get moving on your ideas.  This podcast is here for you, showing up every week to hel

Oct 23, 2024 • 10:09

“You're Not Going To Get It Without A Bit Of Grit,” Kate Toon, Digital Marketing Coach and so much more

From doing your marketing while learning how to market, selling while learning how to sell and leading while learning to lead, developing a business is a weird experience, and so finding authentic and valuable voices is paramount – which is exactly what you’ll find in this episode. Kate Toon is absolutely an authentic voice. And don’t let the name of her book, 6-figures While You Sleep, fool you – she’s a realist that’s all about getting us out of our own way. You will love every minute of this

Oct 21, 2024 • 43:01

Getting In Sight and In Mind

If you want to grow your business and your brand - you have to stay visible. And if you live outside of a major market for your industry, that’s twice as important.  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares some insight and actions on how she’s staying visible and growing her personal brand, business contacts and opportunities despite living regionally.  This podcast is here for you, showing up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learning

Oct 16, 2024 • 13:22

“When It’s Tough, It's Time To Build Brand,” Ryan Kelly, Founder of Creative Natives

It’s so easy to get caught up in the bigger picture of what we’re working towards in business. To struggle with finding the north star in the moment that keeps you focused, feeling valuable and like you’re building something. Especially when the environment around us feels noisy, unpredictable and a little scary. What we can control is how we show up for ourselves, and those around us. Ryan Kelly is Founder of Creative Natives and what you’ll get from this conversation is an insightful, generous

Oct 14, 2024 • 38:40

Going Back To Being An Employee Is Not A Business Failure

If you’ve been running your business but an employee role has caught your interest - there is no failure in changing things.  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares some insight gained from people doing just that, and why the rules of how you structure the business you do are infinitely flexible.  This podcast is here for you, to support you with your business building dreams by keeping it real, inspiring you often and ensuring your experience is validated so that you can keep on going -

Oct 9, 2024 • 4:04

“Being Consistently Happy Is The Currency I'm Going Off At The Moment,” Nathan Soulsby, AKA The Dog Butler

It’s the most random of personal sacrifices we make to build brands and businesses that doesn’t get nearly enough light in business conversations. In the dream of revenue growth, and often in the selling of the dream, it’s the true personal growth and sacrifice that gets pushed under the rug – but not on this podcast. You simply cannot separate entrepreneurship and personal work - and this episode will fill your heart with joy at what growing a business can do for us as humans. Nathan Soulsby, A

Oct 7, 2024 • 41:15

You’re Not Rotting, Just Fermenting

What happens when your body and mind is screaming at you to stop working on your business? To not do anything, make anything, pitch anything, just stop - but your income depends on it? Well sometimes you just sink into a big old hole and have to work your way out of it.  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, lets you into her recent experience with a business rot in all its glory, and the perspective shift that shook her out of it.  This podcast is here for you, to support you with your busines

Oct 2, 2024 • 12:43

“Momentum Is Something We Underestimate In Business,” Fi Mims, Personal Branding Photographer and Educator

Imagine letting the thought that you’re not creative / analytical / organised enough stop you from creating your own business structure that makes you feel stoked to get out of bed every day. Fi Mims, she’s a personal branding Photographer and Educator who you’ll hear all about in this episode, told herself one of these stories a long time ago – thankfully she wrote a new one. In Fi’s story of building a business she loves you’ll hear about:   -         Overcoming the belief that you’re not crea

Sep 30, 2024 • 48:50

Why Whatever You Start Doesn’t Matter

Would the you of four years ago recognise you today? What about the you who you might be four years from now?  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares with you a reflection triggered by a photo taken over four yeas ago, and what she would say to that person now.  If you’re sitting on the fence about starting that idea you have, you need to hear this.  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter

Sep 4, 2024 • 7:51

“Practice Stepping Through Fear Regularly In All Facets Of Your Life,” Nikki Williams, Founder of Mentwell

Developing a business of any scale all comes down to personal growth. It will teach you things about yourself you needed to learn, break you down, build you back up, then get you doing it all over again – because what business owner doesn’t have another two or three ideas kicking around. Nikki Williams is sharing her business building story with you today, she’s the Founder of Mentwell which is a really interesting and important business.   In this chat you’ll hear about: Business development a

Sep 2, 2024 • 49:38

The Thing About Entering Awards

If you’ve ever thought about entering your business for an award, but felt the ick, he fear, the “I don’t know what I’m doing here and probably won’t win” feels - this episode is for you.  Your host, Kim Kerton, shares with you her experience entering awards and some surprising upsides, and lowside, that came with it, which might just help you win your own.  This podcast is here for you, to support you with your business building dreams by keeping it real, inspiring you often and ensuring your e

Aug 28, 2024 • 16:32

“For Anyone Who's Thinking About Being a Founder, It Might Be The Biggest Gift That You Ever Give Yourself,” Georgie Holt & Christiana Brenton, Co-Founders of Flight Studio

The potential of what we can create when we just get moving is a factor of business building that never ceases to amaze with just the sheer possibilities of it all - this business story is exactly that. It's just what you need to feel more confident in taking a risk to start and keep backing yourself into whatever comes next. My guests today are onto their second business together in Podcasting, an industry that holds far more potential than meets the eye, and this one began from a somewhat simp

Aug 26, 2024 • 1:00:32

A Little Story Of F’ing Up

I’m sure you’ve had it - that moment where something that you’ve done in your business that’s so important to you, goes wrong, and your heart just sinks. It doesn’t matter how long we’ve been working on our business and what we’re passionate about, or how well we know the thing we’re working on, it’s unavoidable that occasionally, something f’s up - here’s one of mine for you.  Your host, Kim Kerton, shares with you in this episode a heart sinking moment that happened with this podcast - which i

Aug 21, 2024 • 9:37

“You've Got to Be Prepared To Give Everything Of Yourself If You're Going To Be Self-Employed,” Lisa O’Neill

If there’s one thing we simply cannot sacrifice in building our businesses, it’s energy. Lisa O’Neill will blow you away with hers and her approach to prioritising it - unsurprising as she’s built her own business around the concept of harnessing energy, but her insights far from end there. She has an approach to and way of talking about self-employment that will have you nodding your head, or shake you out of any misgivings you might have about the experience of it.    Just some of what Lisa sh

Aug 19, 2024 • 50:11

Finding Your Wins Amongst The Noise

Not all days are roses in business, far from it, and if you’re finding it harder than usual to find the wins in the day to day - this episode is for you.  Your host, Kim Kerton, shares how she very nearly didn’t get an episode here for you at all. How the current state of play has taken a toll but how a very simple reframe can help make these moments feel more manageable, and teach you a little something about how far you’ve come, even if you still want to go much further.  If you need a little

Aug 14, 2024 • 13:58

“When People Drop Their Value, I Think It Speaks More To Their Belief In Their Work,” Raechel Whitchurch, Owner of Sure Thing Agency

A refreshing and honest chat about building a small business, regionally, and all the chaos you experience along the way. This one has it all. The engaging Raechel Whitchurch, Owner and Head Booking Agent of Sure Thing Agency, is bringing you her business building story in this episode. In it she shares all about: Aligning work to family needs Knowing you want to work for yourself before knowing what you’ll be doing Finding a niche by just getting started Backing in your own value Measuring suc

Aug 12, 2024 • 46:21

Get That “Sit at the Front” Energy

Sitting at the front means leaning into what you want for yourself - no matter what it looks like to anybody else.  If you’re looking for an energy shift, considering a change in your business or your life, and need to shift into that “sit at the front” energy, this short episode is for you. Your host Kim Kerton found something you have to hear about, it’s the kind of advice we need when the desire to shrink back and stick with what we know creeps in.  It’s not always easy to find the right kind

Aug 7, 2024 • 5:50

“We Only See The Success, We Don't See The Bit When They're a Nobody,” Lucy Werner, Hype Yourself Founder

Building the right business for you might require a holistic life change, and it will definitely require some lessons in patience. Lucy Werner is dedicated to serving small businesses through her DIY PR business Hype Yourself, a Top 50 business newsletter on Substack, her best-selling books and more, and she's just as dedicated to keeping the story of how she does it, real. There’s just so many reasons you will love this episode and get so much out of it as a business builder. You’re gonna hear

Aug 5, 2024 • 55:54

The “Taking Time Off” Guilts

Ever been really excited about taking a break, only to end up feeling guilty about not working on your business, and guilty for feeling guilty about not being present enough?  The endless internal conflict of shifting between life and business plagues us in the early stages of building our own thing, and pops up again in the growth stages, so how can we learn to reframe this uncomfortable feeling?  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares her own battle with being present with friends, family

Jul 31, 2024 • 14:28

“We Need to Serve Our Audience, Not Our Ego,” Andrew Griffiths, Entrepreneurial Futurist

Business is a journey that will cross many evolutions - of yourself, of your financial situation, of your ideas - but isn’t it true that once you get that entrepreneurial bug, it never leaves! This story and conversation with Andrew Griffiths, Entrepreneurial Futurist, Author, Speaker and Educator, will remind you how incredible you are to be building your business – no matter how it looks or what stage it’s at right now – and after listening to it you’re going to feel so motivated and excited t

Jul 29, 2024 • 45:47

The Money Story - Knowing Yours Could Change The Game

If you’re in business, you’re thinking about making more money.  Cash flow, P&L, sales pipeline, it’s a constant cycle of thinking about how you can make more - but our ability to make money can face some tough inner adversaries.  Have you ever explored your money story?  Maybe you were always told that money doesn’t grow on trees, maybe you didn’t think the best of people who have money - the money stories play a huge part in how we create wealth in our business, or don’t. In this episode y

Jul 24, 2024 • 12:03

“When There's No Plan-B, You Just Have to Do It,” Kerri-Ann Hooper, Director of Carnelian Projects

Some days it’s hard to imagine growing a business for 12 months, let alone 12 years, it’s all about finding the inspiration to put one foot in front of the other again and again and building into something you’re proud of. Kerri-Ann Hooper, Director of Carnelian Projects, knows this journey intimately. She’s a high energy human that exudes the positivity and commitment to self-mastery required to build a business that can withstand the inevitably changing market conditions, and the changing inte

Jul 22, 2024 • 38:13

Embrace Your Inner Salesperson: Tips To Nail The Sell

Selling gives the ick to so many of us, but it ends up being the most important skill and role you’ll do in your business - no matter what you’re selling.  To grow your business is to get better at sales. Not just marketing smarter, but selling better, as there will be so many sales emails, pitches and calls you’ll find yourself in - it just makes sense to work on it.  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares her favourite sales skills and insights from her years as a media salesperson, plus

Jul 17, 2024 • 24:02

“Your Ego Gets Crushed When You Recognize How Bad You Are at Business,” Angus O’Loughlin, Creator of Session in Progress

No one likes feeling like a newb, and business will have you feeling like that over and over again, but it’s learning to get comfortable with being a learner that creates magic. This chat with Angus O’Loughlin, Creator of Session in Progress is an honest perspective of transitioning from a fulfilling career, one you felt pretty good in, and dropping straight into the deep end of business. You’ll hear about: Starting by creating a job instead of a business Learning the skills you need on the go

Jul 15, 2024 • 47:59

Tall Poppy Syndrome Be Damned - Build Your Brand

When we become business owners there’s that inevitable moment when you realise you need to get yourself out there - to become the face of your brand, build your personal brand, promote your business etc.  There’s a lot of cultural "stuff", and a lot of inbuilt fear and bias, that will make us not want to put ourselves out there - but we’ve got to block it all out, metaphorically or literally, and crack on - you might be an employee without a personal brand, or a new business owner building both

Jul 10, 2024 • 18:06

PART 2 “If An Entrepreneur Says They Wouldn't Do Anything Differently, They Were Either Extraordinarily Lucky or They're Lying,” Phil Wolfee Director of Kinex Health

We left off Part 1 of the chat with Phil Wolfee from Kinex Health talking about the devil on our shoulders when it comes to prioritising wellness as entrepreneurs, the emotion of change that business brings you and some real talk on the financial side of things. If you haven’t heard it yet head back to Part 1, and if you have, let’s get you with into Part 2 where you’ll hear about: The benefits of not niching down Working out what success is for you Establishing if what you’re doing is bringing

Jul 8, 2024 • 22:46

PART 1 “If An Entrepreneur Says They Wouldn't Do Anything Differently, They Were Either Extraordinarily Lucky or They're Lying,” Phil Wolfee Director of Kinex Health

The path to business success is, and should, be different for each of us. If there was an exact path to follow, well, we’d all be doing it. That’s why it’s so important to hear and engage with as many business stories as possible to find the parts that truly work for us, and ultimately carve our own success through a whole stack of trial and error - and you’re about to get an epic story today.   Phil Wolfee, Director of Kinex Health, knows exactly what this journey is like, and he shares with us

Jul 8, 2024 • 35:02

Making Motivation Where There Is None

You’ve been doing all the right things, for a long time, but you’re still feeling stuck and a bit out of control and impatient for all the things you want.  Who said entrepreneurialism was a good idea?! In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares an experience of struggle with impatience and procrastination resulting in a lack of motivation, and how she gets through it, all to help you keep going and growing on your own entrepreneurial path.  If you need a little help getting through a rough pat

Jul 4, 2024 • 11:18

“If It's a Three-Year Plan or a 10 Year Plan, It's Got To Suit The Owner,” Suzanne Horton, Founder and Director of muk mat

When we’re so passionate about our business and working so hard, but not yet reaching those milestones, it can be brutal. But one thing we can’t control is the pace at which our journey moves, we just have to keep showing up. In this episode today you’re going to hear all about setting your own pace from the delightful Suze, Founder and Director of muk mat, as well as: Making a product that solves a problem in your life – and turning it into a business Starting with a low-risk model Learning th

Jul 1, 2024 • 44:20

You Can (and will) Create Business Miracles

If you’ve ever been backed into a corner in business, there’s a perspective you need to hear. Because the hustle of the entrepreneur who is living on the edge is like nothing else.  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares her own experience of being backed into a scary revenue place, and the insight gleaned from it, all to help you keep going and growing on your own entrepreneurial path.  If you need a pump-up to find the next level of what you’re capable of, this episode is for you. If you’

Jun 27, 2024 • 10:20

PART 2 “If Your Business Isn't Serving You Emotionally, Physically, Financially, There's No Harm And There's No Shame In Stepping Back,” Alex Marlow, Director of Gym Challenge Meals

How does it feel to walk away from one business and build another? We left off Part 1 of this episode with Alex Marlow, Director of Gym Challenge Meals in what can only be described as a somewhat unfair end to a beautiful journey. If you have just jumped into this episode and are like Kim WTF are you talking about – head back to the show feed and listen to Part 1 of this episode with Alex. In this last half of our chat Alex shares a very generous insight into… The process behind preparing to fr

Jun 24, 2024 • 30:31

PART 1 “If Your Business Isn't Serving You Emotionally, Physically, Financially, There's No Harm And There's No Shame In Stepping Back,” Alex Marlow, Director of Gym Challenge Meals

If you’re a small business owner, you need all the support and encouragement possible. What you do, what we do - it’s brave as hell. Our guest today, and the story he’s about to tell you, personifies this spirit. His name is Alex Marlow and he’s the director of Gym Challenge Meals, and in this conversation he lets us into the deeply personal full circle journey he’s taken, and had to take, across the two businesses he’s developed. This episode is in two parts to ensure you can catch the full epi

Jun 24, 2024 • 31:31

Everything is a season - why you shouldn’t be afraid to make a change

What happens when your business is trucking along, and then the opportunity to make a major change in the day to day comes along - what do you do?  In this episode your host Kim Kerton is giving you food for thought around the structure of your business, why you should embrace making a big change to how you work, and why not being afraid of going from self-employed to employed and back again.   If you need some encouragement to be kind to yourself and stay open through change, this episode is fo

Jun 19, 2024 • 13:03

“If you don't know, you can learn,” Founders of Solmates Caroline & Kelly

Don’t you just wish you could flash forward and know that everything will work out with your business idea? Self-doubt holds back so much potential in the early days, and our business builders in this episode know all about working through the pain. Caroline & Kelly, business partners in Solmates, share all of the things they wish they knew, how they’ve grown to establish a successful business in partnership and why it’s important to back yourself from the beginning. You’ll also hear about:

Jun 16, 2024 • 36:38

What it really means to put you and your business in the room

If you’ve ever had nerves about showing up to a conference, a networking event, or any business event - this story is for you.  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares a personal experience of attending an industry conference, on the other side or the world, as a solo business operator - and the surprising outcome.  Feeling nervous and pushing ourselves into spaces before we’re ready in business is all part of it. We will doubt our path, desperately want to hide away, and feel out of control

Jun 12, 2024 • 12:53

“It's the mental chatter that we need to control and let go of,” Maritza Barone, Founder of Guide Your Light Network

What does it mean to find your unique voice in business? And how does looking at your competitors get you further away? Maritza Barone, Founder of the Guide Your Light podcast network, is building her business, her way. In the sharing of her story you’re going to hear about: Exploring the curiosities that call to you Responding to the business opportunity that’s naturally there Moving through the unknowns of business development Turning away from competition When it’s time to stop consuming and

Jun 9, 2024 • 44:25

“The best business models reflect the business owner, in all shapes and forms,” Dr Marion Piper

Trust me when I say this business building story will be exactly what you need. Dr Marion Piper (aka Dr Maz) understands the importance of building a business that fits you – no matter how that looks and whatever needs to happen as it evolves. In the sharing of her story you’ll hear about: The process of rebuilding yourself through business Exploring newly understood neurodivergence Managing the constant context switching of business Reframing our approach to creativity for better outcomes The

Jun 2, 2024 • 58:58

“I'm taking everything I've learned in this day job, and I'm going to use it in this business that I can create for myself,” Jen Bishop Founder of Interiors Addict

Everyone will tell you that when business is challenging you need to diversify, but what does that actually look like in the day to day? Adding new services, shifting pricing models, putting yourself out there in new ways, getting to the other side of imposter syndrome, these are all the things we do for nothing else but the sake of our business being able to continue. If that’s where your head is at right now, we’ve got you. Jen Bishop is an incredibly engaging human, and in this chat about the

May 19, 2024 • 48:59

Stay open to possibilities you can’t see

One day a conversation will change your life and your business. You won’t see it coming, it won’t be anything like what you thought would happen, but it will open a possibility that will be absolute magic.  In this short episode your host Kim Kerton shares a shift in thinking that can help us get through the days (or months) that can feel like we’re wading through business mud on the path to a future we’ve imagined for ourselves.  If you’ve ever found yourself over-thinking, over-planning, or ju

May 16, 2024 • 7:45

“Sometimes it's not just thinking about expansion, it's ‘What's the model that works for me,’” Director of The Therapy Hub, Marie Vakakis

A portfolio business might not answer the annoyingly quick question of “what do you do?” but it could be the answer to your own personal and professional joy. My guest today is Marie Vakakis, Director of the mental health services business The Therapy Hub, and she has a powerful perspective on what it takes to balance leveraging an opportunity, with holding site of the bigger picture and the unique why we have behind being in business for ourselves. In this chat with Marie you’ll hear about: De

May 12, 2024 • 46:11

Don’t quit before the magic happens

Feeling a “wobble” in business? You might be closer than you think.  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares some insights from the depth of a business wobble, how it feels, how normal it is, and what you need to remember in order to move through it.  Feeling unsure about our path in business is all part of it. We will doubt our direction, desperately want to stop sometimes, and feel out of control a lot of the time - that’s exactly why this podcast exists. We’re a group of business owners l

May 8, 2024 • 6:40

PART 2 “I believe that the best teachers are only two steps in front of you,” Jasmine Parasram aka Jasmine Designs & Your Pricing Queen

You don’t need a huge audience to make a huge impact - this episode will share insights into marketing multiple work streams, trading in value and dealing with tough clients, well. We left off Part 1 of this epic chat with Jaz hearing about the mindset shift to start charging what you’re worth – but this part is all about your making your business the best it can be, for you – and that’s all about creating longevity in your business. In Part 2 of this chat, you’ll hear about: Marketing effectiv

May 5, 2024 • 27:42

“I believe that the best teachers are only two steps in front of you,” Jasmine Parasram aka Jasmine Designs & Your Pricing Queen

If you feel like you’re undervaluing your business in the price you assign for customers – you need to hear this business building story. Jasmine Parasram, aka Jasmine Design, aka The Pricing Queen, has been through it all when it comes to creating a successful journey in entrepreneurship. In this chat you’ll hear about: Feeling uninspired by the traditional career path Making a safe exit into entrepreneurship The hesitation we experience when stepping into the role of “teacher” The benefit of

May 5, 2024 • 32:48

5 hard-earned tips for raising your profile on LinkedIn

If your personal brand and profile plays a part in your business, then it’s worth considering how you show up on LinkedIn.  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares some hard-earned lessons and perspective shifters for finding professional success (without all the heartache of endlessly posting) on LinkedIn, and how you can use it to support your business-building journey and grow your knowledge and voice while you do it.  Connect with me on LinkedIn @kim-kerton  Catch Joe McKay's episode abo

May 1, 2024 • 16:31

“No-one ploughed a field by turning it over in their mind,” Joe McKay, LinkedIn Ghostwriter

Ever felt FOPO (Fear Of Posting Online?), or how about a nagging feeling that you’re in the wrong line of work? In this episode, Joe McKay shares his journey from “boring” job to creative business owner as a LinkedIn Ghostwriter. In the sharing of his business story with your host Kim Kerton, you’ll hear about: Breaking out from the box you’ve been put in Writing as the tool to finding clearer headspace Being patient with the right time to go all in on a side-hustle Communicating value over dol

Apr 28, 2024 • 40:42

The solution to procrastination in business? Getting messy.

If you’re experiencing analysis paralysis, or straight up procrastination on the things that could make you money in your business, it might be time to make a big old mess.  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares some game-shifting insight from an unlikely source about how to trust in our potential, and an approach to getting you out of your own way and into revenue raising action.  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  And don’t forget to follow

Apr 24, 2024 • 11:48

PART 2 “Self-employment is actually quite radical!” Brook McCarthy, Hustle & Heart

Making money in your business doesn’t have to be hard, and this episode will share insights into the mindset of trusting our ability to make bank.  We left off Part 1 of this epic chat with Brook McCarthy hearing about prioritisation, why it’s ok to figure it all out as you go and what we take into business from other roles – but this part is all about money – clearly one of the most important topics not to shy away from in business. In Part 2 of this chat, you’ll hear about: How to reframe sel

Apr 21, 2024 • 19:18

“Self-employment is actually quite radical!” Brook McCarthy, Hustle & Heart

If you’ve struggled with the information overload we experience in the process of building our businesses, you will take so much away from this chat. Hear Brook McCarthy share the story of creating her coaching and training business over the last 16 years, plus some powerful circuit breakers around: The decisions we don’t need to labour over What should be prioritised in the crazy early periods of establishing a business Why figuring it out on the job is an excellent strategy Pivoting as being

Apr 21, 2024 • 41:18

How can we become our own inspiration in business?

If you’ve never felt slightly envious of another person’s success, this episode isn’t for you. If you have, you’re in good company, so how can we reflect on envy and use it as a tool for reflection, and progress?  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares a personal story about a recent experience of joyful jealousy, how it almost derailed her business-goals, and some helpful ways to get you back on track if you’re ever stuck in a comparison trap.   Here's the podcast episode I mentioned in th

Apr 17, 2024 • 18:52

“You have to experiment your way to working out your path,” Penny Locaso, Founder of Hacking Happy Co.

What could happen to your business if you started collecting rejections? If you set a goal not to achieve a big dream, but to be rejected 100 times? Imagine the potential yeses, or the “what about this’s” you never thought of. In this episode, Kim Kerton chats to Penny Locaso, Founder of Hacking Happy Co., about her journey through changing her life, career, and the many no’s that led to a whole lot of happy in her business.   This chat is guaranteed to supercharge your belief in yourself, you’l

Apr 14, 2024 • 50:30

Learning or procrastinating? Our vulnerability to masterclass overload in business.

Truth is, we’re all a little vulnerable to the myriad of masterclasses, webinars and coaching must-haves in business. So how do we identify when seeking knowledge and guidance becomes toxic procrastination? In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares an insight into knowledge and outsourcing overload, and how to redirect your trust in yourself and what you already know, so that you can keep moving forward.  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  And do

Apr 10, 2024 • 20:40

“I decided I wasn't going to listen to that crappy inner voice anymore,” Cherie Donnellan, founder of Hella Mallow

What happens when you have big business dreams, but your mind, body or current circumstance won’t let you chase them? In this episode you’ll hear from Cherie Donnellan, the creative force behind the newly launched gourmet Marshmallow brand Hella Mallow, and in the telling of how she got here she’s sharing with you: The raw and real experience of deep burnout How following our business dreams can heal us Navigating the major life transition of parenting How our known skills help us navigate what

Apr 7, 2024 • 50:36

“There’re so many things I didn't think I could have learned, until it was happening right in front of me,” Hayleigh Watson, Founder of Hali Helper

Between what to charge, what we don’t yet know and learning when and how to say no – service-based business owners have a lot to battle with. In this episode you’ll hear from Hayleigh Watson, AKA Hali Helper, about her experience developing a virtual assistant agency that specialises in helping overwhelmed women-led businesses, and all the growth that’s coming with it, including:   Our abilities to teach ourselves what we need to know on the go Making do with what you have when getting started

Mar 31, 2024 • 35:18

Pivoting in public sucks for everyone

We decide to make a change in our business, or to start one for the first time, but in order to make it real we have to tell other people about it - insert the ick factor, because pivoting in public sucks.  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares an insight into the personal side of professional pivots large and small, to make you feel less alone in the process.  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afr

Mar 27, 2024 • 10:40

“Ask the question, and don't be shy about it if you don't understand,” Michelle Cox, multi-passionate entrepreneur.

How comfortable are you with learning on the go in your business, and could you ask for help and guidance more often than you do? In this episode Kim Kerton chats to multi-passionate entrepreneur and board director Michelle Cox about how she’s grown, and continues to refine, her portfolio career. You’ll hear about: Owning when you don’t know something for the benefit of you and others Learning on the go, at levels well beyond the startup phase Letting your contribution be your guiding light Our

Mar 24, 2024 • 44:54

How you display grit and perseverance, everyday

Do we really have a choice to be anything other than persistent when building a business? In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares an insight into finding her voice, the role of grit in business-building and coming full-circle.  Need some business solidarity? This is for you.  Join the Unemployed & Afraid mailing list at unemployedandafraid.com.au  And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independ

Mar 20, 2024 • 12:31

“I was expecting it to take three months, it landed up taking two years,” Lauren Yehezkel, Founder of Lydy

Creating any new business is hard going, but especially when your idea is challenged and you have to find it within yourself to stay committed to your vision. Lauren Yehezkel, Founder of Lydy knows all about this, she’s raw and real about the experience of building her brand and shares with us in this episode: The time (and patience commitment) of bringing a new product to market The blow-out costs of product development Persisting with your vision, despite what’s against you The time it takes

Mar 17, 2024 • 40:40

“All the networks you need are probably already around you, you're just not capitalizing on them,” Lauren Karan, Founder of Karan & Co

Building a business is guaranteed to come with some angry, frustrating, sad and highly stressful moments, but how can you use them to keep growing? The journey behind Lauren Karan’s building of her tailored recruitment solutions business Karan & Co is filled with deeply insightful and relatable moments. You’ll hear about: Learning to find a sense of satisfaction outside of achieving everything on your (never-ending) to do list Finding confidence in your business purpose Rewriting the rule b

Mar 10, 2024 • 52:45

“50 small steps later you end up in a completely different place,” Mike Halligan, Co-Founder of Scratch

When you commit to an action for your business goals and follow the journey that’s right in front of you, and not be too attached to an end goal, what happens next is nothing short of incredible. I’ve got an brilliant conversation and business story for you today – Mike Halligan, Co-Founder of Scratch which is an epic direct to consumer healthy dog food brand – shares his very impressive and inspiring story. You’ll hear about: What assessing a market opportunity actually looks like The way one

Mar 3, 2024 • 1:00:21

“Maybe we should just give this little seed a chance to grow,” Natalia Tapia, Co-Founder of Graduated

Being in the business development phase, when you’re pumping out content, meeting people and having conversations just to have them is such a confusing time in business – it feels like you’re going nowhere and everywhere all at once. The story you’re about to hear from Natalia Tapia, Co-Founder of tech platform Graduated, will give you exactly what you need to navigate your own build phase with confidence, trust and resilience. You’ll hear about: Reconciling with practical vs university experie

Feb 25, 2024 • 58:18

“Sometimes the secret is there is no secret, you've just got to go and do it,” Viv Conway, Co-Founder of Girls Get Off

“Acting as if” has to be one of the best business mantras out there, and this chat is full of so many more incredible and relatable takeaways for those of us dreaming of building our businesses to their heights. Viv Conway is one part of the force behind the brand Girls Get Off that if you haven’t heard of before, well, you’re welcome. The ground covered by Viv in the sharing of her own business-building story is vast and golden - you’ll hear about: The mistakes you make in the process of start

Feb 11, 2024 • 57:29

“The business owners who look like they've got it all going on online… there are things that those founders could never share,” Cherie Clonan, CEO of The Digital Picnic

Getting to know who you are, how you work, and how to uniquely thrive in business truly is a story of “doing the work” personally and professionally, and if you’re ready for that, I have no doubt you’re going to love this chat. Cherie Clonan, CEO of The Digital Picnic is the business friend we all need in our life, and it’s my privilege to share her story with you today. In it you’ll hear about: Discovering your business through what you were missing in your own professional development The dif

Feb 4, 2024 • 1:05:16

“I had decades of thinking I'm a creative who is not good at organizing things and turns out, that's not true,” Eric Mirbach, CEO of Very Good Looking

This business story is going to be deeply supportive to what I would argue is the most important aspect of working for yourself and building a business - the personal evolution you go through that really makes or breaks - learning to look at yourself in new ways and truly acknowledge all that you’re capable of that you may not have always thought you were. Eric Mirbach is Co-Founder and CEO of Berlin based creative services agency Very Good Looking, and in the sharing of his business journey you

Jan 28, 2024 • 44:13

“When you're the face of your business, but you're a shy person - it's so hard to reconcile those two things,” Rachel Smith, Founder of Rachel’s List

Multiple passions can mean multiple businesses – so how do you do it, and be able to pivot with each as they grow? The answer could boil down to balancing both your professional and your personal growth efforts, but as always there’s more to the story. In this episode you’ll hear from the incredibly warm Rachel Smith who is successfully building multiple businesses by ensuring her measures of success are relevant, and flexible. She’s widely known as the founder of Rachel’s List a jobs board for

Jan 21, 2024 • 55:54

“It's probably something I would have mulled over forever and kicked myself at the end if I didn't do it,” Heidi Warren, Director of Law by Design

Creating a business in the field you’ve spent your career in as an employee is a unique experience, but when you’re aiming for a better fit lifestyle and to work on something that matters to you, it’s an experience worth taking. My guest today knows all about it – she’s a small business owner, naturally, this is Unemployed & Afraid after all and we’re all about those SME stories, and her business exists to support small business owners. Heidi Warren is Director of Law by Design and in this c

Jan 14, 2024 • 51:58

“Launching your own business is a deeply human endeavour,” Camey O’Keefe, Director of Gambol Creative

If you happen to be an employee currently deciding on if leaving to start your own business or simply explore something “else” is for you, this episode will be exactly what you need – we’ve both been there and are sharing some hard earnt lessons that will support you with whatever stage you’re at. My guest today is the warm and deeply intelligent Camey O’Keefe, Director of Gambol Creative, and she shares the moment her business seed was planted by the impact of a particular speaker, and after li

Jan 7, 2024 • 1:02:07

“There are obvious things that you miss, and that there's some huge learning curves,” Teresa Wojcik, Founder of Your Season

Not all business owners feel comfortable sharing their journey at the early stages or until there’s some wins on the board - thing is, that’s where the absolute gold is for us all as business builders. If we never see ourselves in the stories of others we might just give up on something that could be amazing. So, I’m very excited to share with you my chat with Teresa, Founder of Your Season an online platform that organises third-party clothing items into seasonal colour analysis palettes which

Dec 31, 2023 • 51:48

“Even if you're doing all the right things, sometimes you just don't feel confident,” Kim Kerton, Host of Unemployed & Afraid

Let’s get deeply personal and under the hood of my business where, me, your host Kim Kerton, is dishing out the realities of building and monetizing a podcast brand, developing a consulting business and learning what to let go of when exploring new ideas.  I’m sharing with you:  Some recent, big, revenue stream let downs  The ins and outs of this pods financials  Deciding if and how I can continue to build my business What [free] platforms I’m using for marketing, how I’m using them, and what r

Dec 25, 2023 • 39:08

“I still have to learn not to judge my work off the opinions of others,” Monique Fedor, Artist

The fear of sucking at something has killed more businesses [and more passions generally] than any other life variable. Thing is, being average and not knowing what you’re doing is completely unavoidable for anything new worth doing. Building a business is no different. We don’t get where we want to go without feeling challenged, confused, unsure and maybe even a little bit embarrassed while we try. But if you’re willing to sit with this pain, you’ll become unstoppable. And this episode will sho

Dec 17, 2023 • 38:56

“Take the tools and ingredients you've got and see what new things you can make with them,” Ali Killaly, Founder of Workpants

The shift from being employed to self-employed is a unique experience that, quite simply, if you haven’t been through it’s almost impossible to explain the gut-wrenching, soul growing, soul destroying, exhilarating, terrifying feels it brings – but today’s guest really gets all sides of employment. Her name is Ali Killaly and she’s the founder of career counselling organisation Workpants, and her story of coming to build and now scale her incredible business will leave you feeling seen and inspi

Dec 10, 2023 • 41:11

“If you've tested it and there's momentum there, if you can, just jump, and don't torture yourself first,” Lisa Booth, Founder of Booken Blend

If you are joining me today at a time where you’ve been battling with a particularly frustrating business-building mindset, the one where you have a million things you want to accomplish, are unsure of exactly where to start, and have seemingly lost the creative and / or productive capability to make it happen – I see you! And this chat will be exactly what you need. Our guest today is Lisa Booth, Founder of Booken Blend, a business that is all about supporting individuals in the build of their

Dec 3, 2023 • 46:51

The Business within your Business // Building an online course Part 4 [Getting it out there]

You’re about to hit play on Part 4 of the Business Within Your Business Unemployed & Afraid Mini-Series, and join your host side by side in the creation of an online course - an idea that could work fantastically well for your business too... So you build a course, but how do you get it out there? How do any of us market something like this?  In this episode I chat with Mia Fileman from Campaign Del Mar for some top notch advice on how to market a course, working with what you’ve got.   You'

Nov 28, 2023 • 1:08:43

“Resilience is something that's an awesome by-product of business, you've got to be super resilient, persistent and motivated,” Mea Campbell, CEO of Connected au

Set-backs, heartbreaks and times where you have your head in your hands repeating WTF over and over again while trying to solve a problem – if you’re in business, you know the feels. Small Business really is a journey of resilience and innovation that my guest today knows all about. Mea Campbell is the trailblazing founder and CEO of Connected Au, an organization committed to combating loneliness and building connections at a community level, and she knows exactly what it means to find yourself

Nov 26, 2023 • 59:35

The Business within your Business // Building an online course Part 3 [Making it Real]

You’re about to hit play on Part 3 of the Business Within Your Business Unemployed & Afraid Mini-Series, and join your host side by side in the creation of an online course - an idea that could work fantastically well for your business too... In this Mini-Series with Squarespace, we’re exploring all the questions and tackling the very real challenges along the way, so that YOU feel more empowered in making your own online course real.  The. Work. Has. Started. [eep!] and in this episode I’ll

Nov 21, 2023 • 25:40

“If you can't back yourself, how can you expect anyone else to back you?” Mal Chia, Managing Director Ecom Nation

This chat you’re about to hear, with the wonderful Mal Chia, e-com expert and managing director of marketing agency Ecom Nation, reminds me of something so magical that happens in business. Backing yourself into one opportunity opens the door to many more you might never have imagined; you just have to trust yourself to take one step in the right direction. In the sharing of Mal’s business story, you’ll hear about: Shifting from growing big business to growing your own big business The mirror m

Nov 19, 2023 • 42:19

The Business within your Business // Building an online course Part 2 [Advice from an expert]

You’re about to hit play on Part 2 of the Business Within Your Business Unemployed & Afraid Mini-Series, and join your host side by side in the creation of an online course - an idea that could work fantastically well for your business too... I’m willing to bet that, if you’ve thought about building an online course, you’ve gotten overwhelmed by what to do next. SAME! So in this episode I’m chatting with Squarespace Circle Member and Courses Expert Tess Coniglio from Digital Moves about:  D

Nov 14, 2023 • 59:33

“Business is also a pathway to real self-mastery, it’s going to bring up all your sh*t,” Anthony Noud, Co-Director of Awakened Lifestyles

If you’re in the thick of business-building chaos right now, I have a feeling this episode has come to you at exactly the right time. Anthony Noud, Co-Director of Awakened Lifestyles, has an incredibly powerful origin story to be the business owner he is today, but that’s not where we spend the bulk of our time. In true Unemployed & Afraid style, we talk about all the personal undoing’s that happen along the way and the personal growth we experience by facing the challenge of building a busi

Nov 12, 2023 • 37:50

The Business within your Business // Building an online course Part 1 [Getting Started]

You’re about to hit play on Part 1 of the Business Within Your Business Unemployed & Afraid Mini-Series, and join your host side by side in the creation of an online course - an idea that could work fantastically well for your business too... In this Mini-Series with Squarespace, we’re exploring all the questions and tackling the very real challenges along the way, so that YOU feel more empowered in making your own online course real.  In this episode you’ll hear about:  The drivers behind

Nov 7, 2023 • 17:07

“It never really gets better, it just gets different and you have a better capacity to deal with it,” Alexandra Senter, CEO of Big Smoke Media Group

You’re about to hit play on an absolute ripper of an episode here because my guest today is exactly the breath of fresh, confident, empowering air that we all need in business, and there is just so much to take away from the sharing of her story. Alexandra Senter, CEO of Big Smoke Media Group shares a refreshing take on backing yourself and innately embodying the confidence of knowing where you’re meant to be, and finding the people, knowledge and growth opportunities to help you get there. In t

Nov 5, 2023 • 40:06

“You've just got to get in and try to get things done, as quickly as you can, if you want to get somewhere,” Dale Pearce, COO of Platinum Outsourcing

If you, like me, are someone who left a corporate career to jump into business ownership you’ll relate to the feeling of reminiscing over the good old days of regular salary and knowing which means you can live within [and you have probably also scrolled the LinkedIn jobs section when the day is particularly tough!]. It’s a cloud that hangs around us for a number of reasons, and it’s something that today’s guest really understands. Dale is COO of Platinum Outsourcing - a business he joined as a

Oct 29, 2023 • 41:26

“There's always something that you can bring that nobody else can do,” Alyce Greer, Director of Bossy.Copy

I couldn’t have found a more wonderful guest for this 100th episode of Unemployed & Afraid - she gets us, she is us. Alyce Greer, Director of Bossy Copy, is someone who has built a business around trusting the uniqueness of her voice and backing herself to create an offering and a business that’s exactly right for her and her customers. She’s here for trusting your own business ideas, putting it out there, and letting it grow – the perfect analogy for this 100th episode that I am so proud t

Oct 22, 2023 • 45:12

“Being in business is one of the loneliest things you can do,” Marie Dowling, CEO of Newsary and EzyCom

We need real chats and honest inspo when it comes to creating and scaling your business, because there’s a lot about building a business that’s thankless and lonely - yet somehow once we get started, it’s kinda hard to stop at one. Marie Dowling is CEO of Newsary and EzyCom and is so incredibly real about this journey, just the kind of business builder we love here on Unemployed & Afraid. In this chat you’ll hear about: Getting bitten by the business bug Validating your ideas and not being

Oct 18, 2023 • 41:35

“How beautiful a thing that you get to do opportunities that you don't quite feel ready for,” Declan Edwards, Founder of BU Happiness College

Getting yourself PR, growing through new ideas, bringing on other people to help you build – every stage of business is about growth, and so much of it is scary. But when you’re passionate about building a business with impact, you find a way through it – lucky for us we get to hear how other business owners are learning through it. This chat is absolutely packed with relatable business-building advice and inspo - my guest is the wonderfully eloquent and passionate Declan Edwards, Founder of BU

Oct 15, 2023 • 50:15

“One person will resonate with something that you're talking about. Any more than one is a bonus.” Ange Dion, Director of Ange Dion Consulting

There are so many hurdles and smaller successes along the way in business that we have to work through, well before [and during] those big headline grabbing success stories, and feeling seen through those moments, knowing that what we experience is normal and all part of the process, is in our opinion the way more of us will get to the big dreams we aspire to. Big dreams alongside focused action, patience, celebrating success and putting in the hard work is 100% what my guest today is all about.

Oct 11, 2023 • 28:00

“You'll eventually work out what you're drawn to most naturally,” Interior & Lifestyle Photographer Hannah Puechmarin

Putting yourself out there for opportunity, or rejection, is something every business owner faces – and it’s not easy. For those of us in creative fields it’s imperative for the building of our businesses – and it’s something today’s guest, Interiors and Lifestyle Photographer Hannah Puechmarin, knows all about. In this chat you’ll hear all about: Following your heart back to an industry you may have initially thought wouldn’t work for you Allowing your business to build naturally, one step at

Oct 8, 2023 • 40:18

“We cannot know it all. And we need to accept that so that we can get on with doing what we are there to do,” Lesley Magill, Owner of Little Shove Mentoring.

It’s very small-business full circle to be able to invite Lesley Magill, Owner of Little Shove Mentoring & Moving, onto the show for a chat about her experience growing her small business, as she was one of the first listeners of this show when it launched back in December 2021. She really understands what it’s like to be exploring what your business might be, as well as how it can be built, and shares so many valuable insights with you.  You’ll hear about: Meeting the you that you are away

Sep 27, 2023 • 58:14

“Although the vision board elements might not all be ticked yet, the value is more than I could have expected,” Kim Kerton, Creator of Unemployed & Afraid

It’s me, your host Kim Kerton, here to share with you a business journey update of my own in a solo chat. In this episode today I’m sharing my thoughts with you on: How this came to be my 6th business (so far) The value in seeing yourself through the eyes of others Rebuilding from disappointments  An insight into the world of building podcasts How self-sabotage sneaks up on you And the business evolutions I’m working on Hopefully you’ll see some parts of yourself in my story and know that no m

Sep 24, 2023 • 23:05

“If you're doing things in the right way and the authentic way, the money does come,” Luke Cook, Founder of Cuppa.tv

Your first business probably won’t be your last, and every piece of the puzzle will reveal more of your personal bigger picture. Luke Cook [aka Cookie] is Founder of Cuppa.tv - a brilliant business based all around important and soul enriching conversations - and he’s beautifully honest about what building a business means to the person behind it, the personal challenges, heartaches and rollercoaster we experience. In the sharing of his story Luke lets us into his experience of:   Betting every

Sep 20, 2023 • 42:56

“Everything happens at its own time, at its own pace and how your budgets are,” Radhika Mayani, Founder of Left-handesign

Hands up if, as a small business owner, you give yourself a bit of a break when you’re not being as productive as you’d like… my hand is definitely not up! If that’s you, you’re clearly not alone – and like me you will have so much to learn from our amazing guest today. In this chat with the wonderful Radhika Mayani Founder of Left-handesign, you’ll hear about building a business that’s sustainable for the planet, and also recognising when you yourself could be a little more sustainable in the

Sep 17, 2023 • 37:42

“Why does it have to be a dream? Why can't it happen?” Boushra Nicola, Director of Learn with Miss B

We’re so lucky to be able to explore the inner workings of the brave humans building their businesses, at all levels of the journey and in so many amazing industries, and of course hear about all of the chaos that comes with figuring it all out – this episode is no exception. My guest today, Boushra Nicola AKA Miss B, Director of Learn with Miss B, left me feeling super inspired to crack on with it and make my business dreams happen by just getting stuck into it, and I know she’ll do the same fo

Sep 13, 2023 • 42:04

“You don’t know the risks you can take until you leave a job, with that security and that money, and try and start your own business,” Leigh Kuhlmann, Founder of DC Cartel

Leaving any long-term career and entering entrepreneurship is, well, pretty damn scary – but there’s one thing that can feel scarier, the thought of never trying. My guest today is Leigh Kuhlmann, the man behind the chilli oil of DC Cartel – and he was in the same industry as me, so you know I feel his pain, but the lessons he’s about to share make sense for any major change and to the building of any kind of business. In this episode you'll hear about: Recognising when you’ve lost the love for

Sep 10, 2023 • 52:16

“I was tired of chalking up wins for other people's businesses and I'd always had that desire to do something for myself,” Amy Parfett, Co-Founder of Wedshed & Give With Gravy

If you’re a business owner (or aspiring business owner) I bet you have a head full of ideas for different business ventures. So how do you know which is the right one to pursue, and which is best left in the desk research phase? My guest today is the insanely inspiring Amy Parfett, Co-Founder of two awesome businesses Wedshed & Give With Gravy, and in the sharing of her story you’re about to hear things like: The myriad of shelved ideas you go through in business to find the one/s you want

Sep 3, 2023 • 39:56

“Just put things out there, then tidy up and improve over time,” Founder of Odette & Co and Co-Founder of Launchpad Australia Odette Barry

Fighting the temptation to make everything in your business perfect before making a move isn’t easy – this episode will convince you why getting out of your own way and going for it before you’re ready is absolutely worth it. Odette Barry, Founder of Odette & Co and Co-Founder of Launchpad Australia is all about hitting the courage button in business, and encouraging everyone else to do the same. In the sharing of her business building story, you will hear about: The mirror moments that sho

Aug 30, 2023 • 50:54

“I just felt that I needed to take that chance and see how it works,” Alex Mills, Creator of Alex Mills Social

Building your own business comes in so many forms, and today we get to hear about the incredible business of freelancing with my guest Alex, of Alex Mills Social, chatting about the breadth of unique challenges and learnings the world of social media and strategy consulting brings. Because when you are your business, and responsible for keeping that pipeline building while doing the do – there’s a bit to balance.   In this ep you’ll hear us chat about: The value of time as a freelancer, or any

Aug 27, 2023 • 44:36

“Even if I was to try and fail, I think that still would've been the best thing for me,” Eugenie Hows, Owner of Plant Vibes Café and Co-Owner of KYN Official

Small business is so personal, such an expression of you, even if you didn’t intend to design it that way. I believe that comes about when you truly lose yourself to the undoing and learning process that is being in business for yourself, just like today’s wonderful guest, Eugenie Hows, who is the Owner of Plant Vibes Café and Co-Owner of KYN Official vegan handbags. In the sharing of her story, you’ll hear us chat about: When intuition kicks in and changes your professional course completely E

Aug 20, 2023 • 50:19

“Once you shut a door on something that is not gonna work, you open the doors to the things that do work,” Claire Thomas and Annie Haines, co-founders of Bixby & Co.

When I learnt about today’s guests, the mother and daughter duo behind Bixby & Co, it came with a little story - see Annie, the daughter in the duo, had been listening to this very podcast while considering her next step. She was listening to the stories of business builders and simply thought “why aren’t I doing that?” And now here we are, hearing about her incredible business. Which has achieved so much in such a short time just by getting started. So if you have a desire to start your own

Aug 16, 2023 • 42:08

“It's hard to remember, when you're in the middle of it, that you are making progress,” Rachel Gerds, Co-Creator of Mountain Path Meadows

How do you know when a business idea is worth pursuing? Sometimes just choosing one and going for it, for as long as it feels right, comes with months (or years!) of turning it over again and again in your head – then again, sometimes we just go for it and figure the rest out later. Our guest today is the fabulous Rachel Gerds, who together with her partner dove two feet in to an incredible new business and lifestyle, and in the sharing of her business story we chat about: Basing your business

Aug 13, 2023 • 39:21

“I didn't get to this point to not finish it,” Amy Bett, Founder of Lady Without Limits and Melo

Money. And more specifically, cashflow. It’s a hugely important topic in the context of building a business but one that so many of us can fall intro traps over – because perhaps there’s some basics we were never taught, or we’re not sure what questions to ask, or maybe we’re just a little embarrassed by the topic. Our guest in this episode is here to share her own money journey and give a little inspo on what she’s learnt in the building of her businesses (yep, plural). Amy Bett is Founder of

Aug 9, 2023 • 39:44

“Starting a business became the self-development journey that I didn't ask for,” Reioni Douglas, Upholsterer and Creator of Culture Cush

The thing about creating and running a business that just gets me in the gut every time is how damn personal the whole experience is – I mean personal in the sense that you’re not just creating work and sharing products or ideas, you’re creating a whole new version of yourself along the way. After recording this chat I’m about to share with you I had so many personal and professional light bulbs go off that have been invaluable - my guest is Reioni Douglas, Upholsterer and creator of Culture Cus

Aug 6, 2023 • 40:09

“Trust your hard work - it's unlocking doors that you can't see yet,” Founder of Botanicals by Luxe, Bec Connolly

Hands up if you KNOW you should just start where you are in business, but still want everything to be perfect at every step? (My hand is up). In this episode of Unemployed & Afraid we get to hear from Bec Connolly, Founder of Botanicals by Luxe, about how she embraced getting started as simply as possible to go on and build an incredibly successful skincare brand. You’ll hear about: -          Being drawn into business through a desire to marry a passion with a structure that allows for mor

Aug 2, 2023 • 38:09

“Small business is personal - you create something from nothing, and you do it all yourself,” Owner of Hazelclean, Emily Bedford

What do you do when you’re stuck in your business – stuck in the chaos of getting it all done and not seemingly getting anywhere close to the lifestyle you dreamed of? My guest today packs a lot in, and I don’t just mean with her ability to manage all the things at once with a growing family, I mean also that she shares so many powerful insights in this chat. Emily Bedford, owner of residential and commercial cleaning service Hazelclean, is incredibly generous and open with her experience of bui

Jul 23, 2023 • 42:44

“Embrace the idea of total and utter failure, because until you get comfortable with that idea I really don't think that you can get comfortable succeeding,” CEO of Hosting With Heart & Heartful, Jen Clark

Today’s guest is an entrepreneur through and through, looking to solve problems that matter to her, and amplify that solution to the communities she builds. In this episode Jen Clark, CEO of Hosting With Heart and Heartful and I really get into the “journey” of it all, how you start one thing and it leads to another, which you would have never imagined before you got started. We talk about the value in creating the kinds of conversations YOU want to have if it’s something that you can’t find els

Jul 19, 2023 • 47:44

“If you seek perfection, it's never going to come,” Tommy Murphy, Founder & Managing Director of A1 Connect

There’s something to be said for setting the bar just that little bit higher than what you’re comfortable with when building your business - the message you send yourself could be exactly what you need when times get challenging.   Tommy Murphy, Founder of A1 Connect, shares how and why he did it, and so much more. In this episode we chat about: Taking lessons from your youth into creating a business you’re proud of The obligations we as business owners have to pay it forward wherever we can Pu

Jul 16, 2023 • 49:22

“I never negotiated my price; I negotiated my services,” Founder of Food & Hospitality Consultancy, JT Consultancy, Jacqui Toumbas

How do you know when it’s time to let go of your business? Starting again and creating a completely new business is a huge decision, one our generous guest Jacqui Toumbas, Founder of Food and Hospitality Consultancy - JT Consultancy, shares in this episode. She has so much amazing energy and incredible insights to share with you, you’ll hear about: Recognising when you’ve stopped learning and need to move on from a business you’ve loved Redefining your definition of success Learning to believe

Jul 12, 2023 • 46:13

“The path I was following was not really me, it was a path that I created when I was 12 that I thought I should follow,” Owner of Eudaimonia Tasmanian Cycling Tours, Sofia Tsamassiros

Embarking on a path so different to the one you planned for yourself is bound to be scary, but when life pushes you there, you just have to strap in and ride out the journey. Sofia Tsamassiros is Owner of Eudaimonia Tasmanian Cycling Tours, and in this episode she shares with us: Her experience in stepping away from an intense path of study without a plan Navigating the challenge of starting a business that’s not embedded in academics, when your path and personal plan had always included academ

Jul 9, 2023 • 27:58

“If you want to progress in any way in your business, you're going to have to feel uncomfortable, and that's just a part of it,” Co-Founders of Read & Hall, Emma Read & Sarah Hall

The incredible sisters behind Read & Hall, My Sister & The Sea and Love & Mutiny are here to give you their inspiring business building stories and learnings, with a big side of fun – because Emma Read & Sarah Hall really are just so. much. fun. We cover so many real and relatable small-business feels in this episode, but to summarise some of what you can expect… We talk about having an established career already, but realising there’s a ceiling to how much you can really love i

Jul 5, 2023 • 43:23

“I've had to pivot and change direction so many times,” Owner of Nicole Viney Jewellery, Nicole Viney

Welcome small-business builder, or perhaps you’re an aspiring small-business builder in which instance, welcome, and wow I’m so excited for you to take this journey! I’m not going to sugar-coat it – it’s a pretty wild one. We exist to create a sense of community for each of us on this challenging, exhilarating, sometimes isolating small-business path, and community is such a big aspect of the life and business of today’s guest, the lovely Nicole Viney, an incredible jewellery maker out of Tasman

Jul 2, 2023 • 36:10

“The answers are there, you just have to look for them and be obsessed,” Owner of Shoku Iku, Yoko Inoue

What happens when the business you love so much has to transition into a new space to survive, and that new space is one you don’t know how to navigate yet? This episode is about building a small business that really embraces the #pivot we love so much, so if you’re in or facing a change this chat will be just what you need.   The wonderful Yoko Inoue, Owner of wellbeing emporium Shoku Iku talks about: Managing the shift from in-person business to online Exploring her creativity across two diff

Jun 25, 2023 • 35:08

“You always think that everybody is doing better than you,” Food Creative, Naomi Sherman

The guest in this episode is 100% here for the real feels on small-business and shares so generously I can hardly believe we’re lucky enough to hear from her. Naomi Sherman is carving out an empire in the food creative space, and in today’s chat we talk about: -        how you really can stumble upon a business by simply following something that makes you happy -        the very real challenges of figuring out how to price yourself in an industry that doesn’t have any clear-cut guidelines (or s

Jun 18, 2023 • 47:27

“If you can look at the foundations of what the business is and what it stands for, then the future outcome will take care of itself,” Founder of Willis Commercial, Ben Willis

We often hear stories of someone going out on their own after a major event – something that leads a person to leave a stable corporate career to create something of their own – then there’s the other stories. The stories of realising that you’re just done with whatever you’re in. In this episode, the endlessly articulate Ben Willis, Lawyer, Founder and Managing Director of Willis Commercial will share with you his moment of being done - and what happened next. We talk about: What it means to

May 28, 2023 • 48:53

“It's about how you can become comfortable in the uncomfortable,” Kylie Wallace, CEO (and Chief Gardener) of Seedling Giving

There are many sliding door moments that may have meant your business-building never happened – our guest today shares her own and so much more.   In this episode Kylie Wallace is CEO (and Chief Gardener) of Seedling Giving shares: What creates an engaging brand experience. How starting with a wide audience and offering can show you where to focus. The headspace you can create when you get pre-scheduling. Why you should always start where you are. And the importance of giving. Seedli

May 21, 2023 • 41:02

“I wanted to be the master of my own destiny, and for better or worse,” Co-Founder of Amplify, Tom Maynard

Do you find it hard to explain your business in 25 words or less? Or feel like you’re constantly bumping up against an old guard in your industry who just aren't quite ready to recognise that the world’s changed? Welcome business-builder, to another story of creating a business you love and all the crazy sh*t that happens when you do. In the sharing of his business-building story Tom Maynard, Co-Founder of Amplify and I chat about: Understanding the power of audience and influence, and trustin

May 14, 2023 • 38:31

“There will be an idea every now and then that won’t leave you, you'll think about it endlessly and realize that you're solving a real pain point,” Pleasant State Co-Founders Ami Bateman and Sian Murray

This is the story of Ami and Sian, co-founders of Pleasant State, who if you haven’t heard of yet you definitely should get to know. This episode feels like a masterclass in vision, purpose, grit and excellent brand marketing – all the things needed for a thriving business. We talk about: Being a bootstrapped and crowd-funded business - getting real about how the financing works and why tight cashflow management is pivotal The value of the right business partners and how to find them The i

May 7, 2023 • 47:54

“I had a feeling that I had more to offer, I just wasn't sure when I'd get the opportunity to explore that.” Founder of Copywriting Studio Hunter & I Amber Hunter

Ever had the feeling that you were meant to be doing something else, like you had more to offer, but just didn’t know what? Our guest in today’s episode, Amber Hunter – Founder of copywriting studio Hunter and I - dives into so many topics that are always poignant in the business-building process, from the early day thoughts that you’re just meant to do and create something for yourself, to the very important topic of living how you need to in order to get there (read: frugally). We talk about:

Apr 30, 2023 • 45:57

“It's about the people you have around you," Founders of PPHH Store Chris and Carlan Pickings,

Chris and Carlan Pickings, founders of PPHH Store, have built a business that supersedes selling fashion. They’ve created a destination shopping experience built around a culture of quality self-expression and connection – a business that reflects who they are and the lives they want to lead – not just what they know, and they’ve done it without backgrounds in fashion.  In this episode we talk about: The value of building and tapping into your community when you want to create something. The

Apr 23, 2023 • 1:08:09

“No one creates a brand which is perfect from the start… you just need to do it. You learn on the go, and yeah it is stressful,” Founder of Wet Dog & Co. Nelly Pytlak

If you’re a business-builder in the start-up to scale-up phase, and want to ensure your business is sustainable for the planet, this episode is for you. My guest Nelly, founder of Wet Dog & Co (who create eco-conscious matching gear for wet-dogs and people) has an incredible energy, and a unique ability to hold a big vision while not missing the joy in the start-up slow build phase. She reminds us that taking small steps is sometimes exactly what you need. We get real about starting a produc

Apr 16, 2023 • 39:34

“To reinvent and build something from nothing is hard. No matter how much experience you've had,” Director of Mediafitz, Mike Fitzpatrick

There are plenty ways you can find yourself in the midst of chaos that is building your own brand and business. Our guest today found his way there after spending over 2 decades in an industry - working for others at the one company – until the role he had there disappeared. That’s an intense place to find yourself. Mike Fitzpatrick, Director of Mediafitz, will share with you exactly what happened next. We talk about: -        How job-hunting can be the very thing that pushes you towards your ow

Apr 9, 2023 • 42:31

“Growing up I was scared to take any risks, I always followed the rules, and now there’s no rules for me to follow,” Founder of Studio Eclectics Yan Lim

So glad you’re here business-builder because we have another inspiring story of growing, trialing, and error-ing on the journey of working for yourself. And let me just say that if you’re feeling a little tired, run-down, flat, all the things – I feel you. We’re pushing hard in this self-employed business-building gig, which is why it’s extra sweet that our storyteller today is a breath of fresh air. We talk about how you never have to stay tied to who you were, the ongoing, evolving battle with

Apr 7, 2023 • 39:24

“What's the worst that can happen? It doesn't work and we go to something else, we pivot,” Co-Founder of Joyrolla Marissa Mills

Meet Marissa Mills, a woman on the cusp of launching her brand-new business Joyrolla, and she’s sharing all of the exhilarating and terrifying feels of going for it. You’re going to hear about how sometimes realising your why, the thing you didn’t realise was driving you, happens well after you’ve started the journey. About the manufacturing process of creating a physical product that, until now, is just a figment of your imagination. The benefits of slowing down the creation process when starti

Apr 2, 2023 • 33:12

“When I first started, I thought I was going to be 25 years ahead of where I am now, because we over anticipate what we can do in a year and then under anticipate what we can do in 10 years,” Tara Hurster Founder of The TARA Clinic

Sometimes circumstance pushes you into business for yourself - and you realise it’s where you were always meant to be. That was the case for our guest in this episode, Tara Hurster, Founder of the TARA Clinic, where TARA stands for “Therapeutic Addiction Recovery Assistance.” We talk about: The creation of her business and its pivot away from service-based to online Why investing in yourself through coaching and self-development is always worth it And how taking the time to understand your

Mar 26, 2023 • 53:54

“If you think in your gut that what you are doing solves a problem or a pain point for someone, or adds value to someone's life, then I really think that you have a business to work with,” Founder and CEO of Adorn Cosmetics

In this episode you’ll hear from the incredible Briony Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Adorn Cosmetics and be. Health, who has built a beauty empire. We talk about: The importance of reframing why you sell something to a consumer so you can get out of your own way and get it done Why you should fight the feeling that you have to already be a serious and well-known expert in something in order to create a business around it The battle with self-doubt we have when starting something new – and ho

Mar 19, 2023 • 56:34

“It can no longer be about purely capitalism and making money to the detriment of other people, we need to flip the thinking to what positive impact can I have while still making some money for myself,” Founder of Volta Consulting Narelle Wilson

Small business is big business, no matter which way you look at it. This episode with Narelle Wilson, founder of Volta Consulting, is all about giving you the real, relatable, vulnerable experience of making small to medium businesses you love, so that you’re hyped to keep smashing it. We talk about: The realities of stepping away from a long held corporate career, in particular within male dominated environments, and the sneaky glory of a slow goodbye when doing so Studying for the sheer pa

Mar 12, 2023 • 36:36

“When you want to make a living out of something you do it's scary to give everything you’ve got for free, but that's how you find clients,” Co-Founders of Smoozitive Gal & Mayaan

The magic of these personal stories of business-building is that you sometimes hear things that just properly land for you, on a deeply personal level.  At the very least you hear something that feels similar to the experience you’ve had, or are having, that gives you a little piece of yourself back - and enough courage to keep going.   If you’re building a business, it’s highly likely you’ll have that experience listening to this chat, because these wonderful humans share so much valuable insig

Mar 5, 2023 • 46:37

“It's okay to start something little, it doesn't have to be this big thing to begin with,” Co-founder of #GoKindly, Laura McConnell Conti

Laura McConnell Conti is co-founder of #GoKindly, a high-quality bedding basics brand, BCorp, and social Enterprise making the world kinder by donating 50% of profits to women in need. In this episode Laura shares why she built her business without knowing what product or brand would be the vessel, instead focusing on the operating model first… You see, she knew what type of business she wanted to be, one with positive social and environmental impact at the core – and knew the product would reve

Feb 26, 2023 • 42:02

“You never feel like it’s enough, so relax and enjoy the ride.” Social Stories: The Hardest Lessons

Welcome to another Social Stories episode, where our community of business builders share stories of key moments and evolutions within their own business building journey. This week the community are sharing their answer to “What’s been your hardest lesson as a business owner?” We hear about: Beating down the scarcity complexes and charging what you deserve Being careful in who you take advice from to ensure you don’t stray too far from what YOU innately know you need Why a thick skin is m

Feb 22, 2023 • 16:16

“We had to either completely stop because we couldn't keep up, or we needed to take that leap and do it together,” Co-Founders of The Little Potion Co. Jacinta and Alicia

Working crazy hours to build your business, making hundreds of scary decisions, and putting yourself out there to build an engaged audience – your guests today absolutely get the business building feels!  Jacinta and Alicia are sisters building the most magical business, The Little Potion co. and on today’s episode we chat about their experience: Working with family Waiting to take the leap to go all in until you can pay yourself just enough to get by The value in building a community and

Feb 19, 2023 • 49:03

“Invest, re-invest, and get real about what you need,” Social Stories: Financing your business

Welcome to another social stories episode, where our community of business builders share stories of key moments and evolutions within their own business building journey. This week the community are answering the curly question of "How did you finance your business?"* An epic one, and a bit of a risk by me as I could have had crickets and ended up filling your ears with just my stories and ramblings, but there were some brave people out there willing to lift the lid in support of others by drop

Feb 15, 2023 • 20:57

“What am I gonna regret at the end of my life? I'm not gonna regret starting my own business, I'm gonna regret not starting and wishing I had,” Shelley Johnson, Author, Podcaster and HR Consultant

Welcome to you brave human, out there building your brand and your business, or even just thinking about getting started – we’re here to support you on the journey by sharing the no bullsh*t experience. In this chat we hear from Shelley Johnson about her experience setting up her own unique HR consulting firm, super successful podcast, and now her very first book which is a banger. It’s called Sort Your Career Out and Make More Money – I’ve read it, it’s wonderful - whether your career is self-e

Feb 12, 2023 • 45:01

"Ask everyone and get really excited about rejection," Social Stories: Making that first sale

Welcome to the very first social stories episode, where each week our community of business builders share stories of key moments and evolutions within their own business building journey.  To kick us off, the community are answering the question "How did you make your first sale?"  We hear about straight up rejection, family and friends coming to our rescue, product fails, offering freebies and long, long wait times.  The brave humans building their businesses and sharing these stories offer so

Feb 8, 2023 • 34:42

“If we don't do it now, then we won't do it at all,” Co-owners of The Proposal Guru, Carly & Aaron Hall

Where are you at with your business? Are you in a growth spurt where you’re flying along feeling busy but inspired? Are you suffering a vulnerability hangover after putting something out into the world? Are you doubting your every decision and simultaneously suffering from decision fatigue? We all get those feels, that’s why this podcast is about embracing the journey for all its rollercoaster of emotions and today’s episode with Carly and Aaron, the lovers behind The Proposal Guru, is no except

Feb 5, 2023 • 53:20

“A lot of times, what you want in life means that you have to take a step back from what you've worked hard to achieve already,” Owner of Stump & Co. Tegan Brennan

This episode is filled with deeply insightful and relatable reflections on the journey that is starting and running a business. Tegan, owner of Stump & Co., and all that she shares, is a legit truth bomb. We talk about having the courage to keep asking for what you want, even if you get told no. About working so hard, to the point of exhaustion, because that’s what you think you need to do to be deserving of success. The reality of taking a step back to grow what you want, not just for a few

Jan 29, 2023 • 42:41

“It's f*ing terrifying, but I do it, and it's always beautiful,” Director of Maven Press, Laura Elizabeth

Sometimes you find yourself swinging between big ideas and actions in your business, and the desire to pull back into your shell like a little turtle – so if you need some inspo to get out of your shell and back into the game, this chat is for you. Laura Elizabeth is Director of publishing house Maven Press, a Multi bestselling Author and Publisher, Creatress of Kuntea, owner of Laura Elizabeth Wellness, and advocate for women’s empowerment. Her story is a lesson in recognizing when it’s time fo

Jan 22, 2023 • 44:59

“I literally had days in my business where I was like, I'm done,” Alice Varney, Owner of luxury Day Spa, The Sanctuary

So much genuine love goes into creating and growing business ventures, it’s arguably one of the strangest things to get used to - how passionately you feel the frustration, the excitement, the devastation – the whole gamut of human emotions that you experience through the process. Today’s story is about building a business you love passionately, only to have outside forces change everything, then having to dig deep into the love to rebuild and go again. It’s a lesson in resilience, in testing yo

Jan 15, 2023 • 36:40

“Business breaks you so much that you almost need to have no shame,” CEO of The Peers Project, Michelle Akhidenor

In business, you really do just have to keep thinking bigger… Thinking big and taking action in your business is the theme of this episode with my incredible guest Michelle Akhidenor, CEO of branded podcast agency The Peers Project, Australia’s only BIPOC, female-led podcast agency (and 2021 Australian Podcast Awards Finalists), who create podcasts imbedded in cultural conversations for visionary brands like Indeed, Shopify, Modibodi, Estia Health and Alibaba. We chat about normalizing the stop,

Jan 8, 2023 • 38:48

“Sometimes people bet the farm on doing their own thing, and the reality is, it's just another evolution of you,” Founder of The Ideas Business Wade Kingsley

If what you’re doing right now was the only work you do for the rest of your career, would you be happy with that? Wade Kingsley is a Creativity Coach, Consultant, Facilitator and founder of The Ideas Business - who help businesses use creative thinking to solve problems – and he once asked himself this very same question. In this chat we talk about Wade’s journey of creating and evolving his business, as well as: why going back to working for others isn’t a regression in your self-employment

Jan 1, 2023 • 42:01

“Just by starting, you create more information than you could have ever logically planned for,” Your host, Kim Kerton

It’s me your host, Kim Kerton, in my very first solo ep! In this chat today I’m sharing my thoughts on: How necessary self-promotion is at all levels, regardless of how awkward it feels My mantra to keep moving, it’s a goodie Why it’s important to block out the noise and be your own inspiration My favourite / most challenging hurdle for self-growth And what I’m working on (including a scary goal-share) I’m deep in this journey with you right now with some big ambitions and a lot of s

Dec 12, 2022 • 20:58

“The bee doesn't know what its purpose is… it’s just staying in motion and following the nectar,” SuperFeast CEO Mason Taylor

Through this chat you can't help but think, if only every CEO thought like this! And even if you’re not yet at that point, or even managing a team, there is so much to learn from Mason Taylor, CEO of SuperFeast, about the approach to your role and your business, for today you and the future you. SuperFeast is Australia's leading supplier of Daoist tonic herbs and mushrooms – helping thousands of people around the world return to harmony with Medicinal Mushrooms and Tonic Herbs to elevate mind, b

Dec 4, 2022 • 1:04:06

“If I had my time again, I would've invested a lot more into my business, I would've done things and taken those risks a lot quicker,” Founder of DIPD Nails, Nadia Stamp

So, what’s it like to go from a 2k investment into 150 products, to packing 20k worth of orders in a day? Nadia invites us into the chaos. Nadia Stamp is founder of DIPD Nails, media personality and fellow Adelaide gal, who shares with us how a chance meeting, mid-airport meltdown, turned into a business with a 3MIL turnover. Nadia shares so much more than her business journey in this episode, she gives an insight into the world of being a public figure, her challenge of finding her identity on

Nov 27, 2022 • 56:51

“Let's be the moms that our kids can be proud of and show them the way, take chances, take risks, follow your happiness,” Phoenix + River Co-Founder Jaclyn Shaw

Co-Founder of Phoenix + River Jaclyn Shaw on starting a kids fashion label. In this chat we talk about everything it’s taken to build this business and brand with two kids and a job, and the value of balancing creativity with business planning, research and some serious time management. Jaclyn Shaw is founder of the newly launched Phoenix + River, a genderless, trans-seasonal surf and streetwear brand for kids that’s ethically sourced, sustainably packaged and designed in Melbourne. Phoenix + Ri

Nov 20, 2022 • 42:57

“If I put the same energy (of) applying for jobs I don't want, into my own business, what will happen then?" Artist Tessa Marie Bartholomew

Welcome back to Unemployed & Afraid for a big whack of inspiring stories on the gloriously challenging journey of creating and sustaining a business and brand. Today I have the most wonderful supporter of the show and long-time listener Tessa Marie, an Intuitive Abstract Landscape Artist based in the gorgeous Adelaide Hills. Art has been part of her life for a long time, but only recently a full-time career focus, in which she’s creating and diversifying with murals, classes and plenty more

Oct 16, 2022 • 48:43

“You don't realize how much you need to talk to people who run a business until you talk to people who don't run a business,” The Productivity Queen, Leah Selfe

If you’ve been on this pod with me for a while you’ll know how much I love getting into the stuff we just don’t talk about often enough, and we’re #blessed that my guest today, Leah Selfe, The Productivity Queen, is 100% down to go there with me. In this chat we talk about… Being driven to succeed and create a life that truly serves you and your family The challenges she faces in doing that as a single mum The confusing space of figuring out where to start when you’ve spent a lifetime in one ind

Oct 9, 2022 • 47:37

“Let not my little goals, prevent a magnificence that I don't even have comprehension of, from coming through me,” Author, CEO & Transformational leader Mary C Dwyer

Mary’s story is one of life and business being integrated into a lesson of learning, unlearning, growing and serving humans to be in their own personal power by the work done on ourselves, and in the world. My guest is the incredible thought leader Mary C Dwyer, CEO and Founding Director of Impact Solutions International, Author of the powerful book titled The Final Act of Grace, a moving memoir of marriage, family, business partnership, and the spiritual journey of profound loss and grief, and

Oct 2, 2022 • 1:04:34

“I feel like I could have quit at least five times by now, but there's a voice in my head that's just like, nope, you're not, you'll fix it and you'll get back up,” Designer and Founder of Summi Summi Ashleigh Vallis

Ash Vallis, Designer and Founder of Summi Summi, is super real, funny and nails the vibe of what it means to go after something that’s speaking to you, no matter how messy it gets along the way, and shows how much the mess is worth it. This episode had me lol’ing away and nodding furiously when I was packaging it up for you, we chat about how a creative spark can start one way then end up very differently, how the people you need to help you on the journey have an uncanny way of appearing just w

Sep 25, 2022 • 40:32

“It's not going to come overnight and it's not gonna come with 10,000 followers. It'll come with 10,000 hours,” Founders of Grafton Create, Georgie Woskett and Elliot Grafton

In this episode Georgie Woskett and Elliot Grafton share the ins and outs of partnering together in business, the power of networking, goal setting and trusting your instincts - these two are so inspiring in the way they make a plan, support each other and then absolutely send it (provided it doesn’t pose a risk to others of course.. more on that in our chat). The dynamically creative duo, Elliot and Georgie from Grafton Create, make world-class, breathtaking films that exemplify and characteris

Sep 18, 2022 • 50:58

“It's just this constant cycle of stepping out of the comfort zone and feeling really scared,” Director of The Social Impact Alisha Marfatia

My guest today is an entrepreneur through and through and I just find her energy so contagious… Director of The Social Impact Alisha Marfatia and I talk about going in hard to try something new, building on it as you go and continually pushing well outside the comfort zone. We also talk about the seriousness of burnout, why it’s so important to be considering your longevity over everything, and the scariness of having your identity linked to what you do, which is especially hard when its somethi

Sep 11, 2022 • 51:03

“My biggest fear is not committing and making this happen, and playing it too safe,” Founder of Radical Self Store Leah Musch

Have you taken a moment for some self-care today, whatever that might look like for you? That question is inspired by my guest today who is all about bringing some much needed self-care to the people who need it. It’s a journey that encapsulates all of my favourite things about going full-force at life, career and change – how a big dream at one age can be the thing that helps you achieve a totally different dream at another age – and all of the self-doubting moments that happen along the way th

Sep 4, 2022 • 37:02

“You don't have to have the perfect thing. If you're interested in something, you can just roll with it,” Digital Artist, Poet and Photographer Stefanie Neal

Stef is a Sydney based, self-taught artist currently creating an engaging blend of photography, digital art and spoken word poetry into a unique collection of NFT’s that are blowing up the digital world. She has so much wisdom and good vibes to share, we talk about the challenge and opportunity in transitioning from one thing into another, how intense it is learning all of the macro and micro things needed to step into the next stage of your career and passion, and about doing the inner work to

Aug 28, 2022 • 38:18

“To put something out there you're basically opening yourself up and saying, take your best swing,” Creator of SABI Stays Jessica Eggleston

Jess Eggleston is the creative force behind the inspired accommodation SABI Stays, a pared back, wabi sabi cabin in the heart of the Bay of Fires in Tasmania. SABI has been featured in Qantas mag, Vogue Living, Country Style and The Design Files – I mean no biggie – and in this chat today we talk about her incredible journey following the feeling that you’re meant to do something “else” despite spending an exorbitant amount of time studying and working in a different career. We also talk about l

Aug 21, 2022 • 42:30

“I've never had a plan. But I do think pulling at that curiosity thread is what's got me to where I am right now,” Radio and TV Journalist Michelle Stephenson

My guest today is the glorious Michelle Stephenson who gives us an insight into the world of news media, We talk about; Cancel culture and how it can hold us back… Why we should embrace having more tough conversations… How vulnerability in surprising circumstances helps you level up… And why it’s important to only be in competition with yourself no matter what it is that you do. Michelle is National Audio News Editor for Nova Entertainment overseeing one of the top news podcasts in Australia, Th

Aug 14, 2022 • 45:36

“You just have to go through that process of letting it go and knowing that there is going to be something after it,” Content Creator, Stylist, Storyteller Belinda Neame

Belinda Neame is a content creator, stylist and storyteller, the creator of Canberra Street food festival “The Forage” and super host of the stunning Hold Cottage. We cha about unlocking the box of creation and creativity and not being able to close it again… What happens when you give your whole self to someone else’s dream and your identity becomes merged with what you do…. Taking risks and starting things, when you have no idea how to get started, and allowing your community to support you in

Aug 7, 2022 • 41:10

“I always felt paralyzed by the anxiety of making the wrong decision,” Jeweler and Founder of MLR Jewels Marie-Lauren Romano

Today’s story is about getting started in business, going back, and starting again… It’s a beautiful example of how you can just get started where you are and work through what you need as you go – there’s no perfect business plan or path. Marie-Lauren is a jeweler making her way in the world with her brand MLR. In this chat we talk about working through huge change, doubting the “right” next career move, leaning back into your known comfort areas when you’re trying something new, struggling to

Jul 31, 2022 • 43:04

“Everyone's afraid when they start, and no one knows what they're doing,” Bianca Lambert, Director of Capra Designs

Meet Bianca Lambert, Director of the unique homewares brand Capra Designs, who has designed her way intro a career she loves, after designing many things that didn’t… In this episode we’re gonna chat about how it’s perfectly ok to want your creative pursuits to be a business, to take sideways steps along the journey, keep showing up for yourself and allow your plan to rollout in real time. Bianca’s story wasn’t the picture book overnight success, like we can all relate to there was trial, succes

Jul 24, 2022 • 43:10

“You really do just have to start wherever you are, with whatever you’ve got,” An update with your host, Kim Kerton

Listener, this episode I’ll be sharing a little more about where I’m at with my own business-building, and my very lovely Mum is back to interview me. In this episode, I’ll give you an update on what’s happened since I launched this pod in 2021, some of the messiness I’ve experienced along the way and what I think (I hope) might be next on this journey. We’ll talk about the scariness of starting something like this, the awkward moments that pop up, the challenges of balancing multiple creative o

Jun 26, 2022 • 22:06

“People don’t care, don’t react to the short-term, and find like-minded souls,” Consumer Psychologist and Founder of ad agency Thinkerbell, Adam Ferrier

Today’s guest has some pretty deep knowledge of human behaviour, and he brings it together with the magic of creativity - it’s Adam Ferrier - consumer psychologist and founder of the highly awarded ad agency Thinkerbell. We talk about why it doesn’t matter if you f*ck things up, finding the aligned people that will strap in for the journey with you, and being less hard on ourselves. He’s also a keynote speaker, a regular panellist on Gruen, The Project and is co-host of my new favourite podcast

Jun 19, 2022 • 41:07

“Just start doing what interests you without any intention of where that might lead,” Iconic Teacher, Stylist, Scientist & Author, Sarah Andrews

My guest today, Sarah Andrews, knows a fair bit about creating a world that’s built just for you, in fact she’s made an industry out of it – something that she didn’t plan for or expect. In this episode we talk about the value of spending time in curiosity, learning to trust your instincts when the desire to follow a path kicks in, tapping into your own unique skills when it comes to creating a life you love, and letting go of the plan. Sarah is the creative imagination behind Captains Rest, The

Jun 5, 2022 • 47:54

“What we are doing is too vulnerable, too scary to not have someone on your side, and it needs to be you,” Author, Podcaster, Creative Coach, Amie McNee AKA Inspired to Write

My guest today is Amie McNee, AKA Inspired to Write, and she has unknowingly played a huge part in giving me the courage to step into my creativity and business-building, so let me tell you if you need a little boost to keep going, she’s your gal. Amie is an author, podcaster, book doula, creative coach and all-round inspiring human, dedicated to supporting creative, artistic souls to step into their magic and create what they want in the world (and yes, if you’re thinking it, business is in fac

May 29, 2022 • 52:09

“You never know who is watching… you just have to be yourself,” Influential Artist Jenna Hutchison, AKA Love Ludie

Jenna Hutchison (AKA Love Ludie) is, in short, bloody inspiring. A beautiful artist and all round creative powerhouse who follows her heart, trusts her instincts and doesn’t shy away from talking about how scary doing that really is. In this episode we talk about gaining, and leaving, amazing career opportunities, taking huge risks in business, being on the skins of your knees with finances, starting a whole new career on a whim, the big wide world of content collaborations and representation, a

May 22, 2022 • 52:55

“It's okay, you can start incrementally,” Founder of Wobble Yoga and Director of Scream Pretty Australia Polly Teller

For today’s guest, the fabulous Polly Teller from Wobble Yoga and Scream Pretty Australia, it was the looming change in a contracting magazine environment and desire to be as present as possible for her family while working, that made her realize that the need to change was imminent, but the idea took its time to seed and grow.   You’ll love Polly for so many reasons, but particularly for her beautiful honesty and vulnerability about the messy middle and the surprising learnings she had along th

May 15, 2022 • 46:53

“Sometimes what your soul guides you to do, doesn't always make sense to your mind, and it's not always convenient,” Transformational teacher and Author, Kute Blackson

Larry King said it much better than me…. “Kute Blackson is a leading visionary in the field of personal development. His work is remarkable, powerful and will transform your life.” In this episode I took a lesson from Kute myself and threw away the question planning - we found ourselves chatting about why you should start where you are to create real value for yourself and others, why constantly looking for, and trying to define, your purpose could be moving you further away from it, and how eas

May 8, 2022 • 57:30

“Sometimes it felt a little hard to say the truth {in business partnership}, like we were being polite,” Cat, Jade & Andrina, Psychotherapists and Co-Business Owners at Insight & Wellness

Jade, Cat and Andrina made therapy their business, but didn’t think they’d create a business in therapy quite so soon. In today’s episode of Unemployed & Afraid, the fabulous women behind Insight & Wellness in Toronto talk about the unexpected stops and starts of getting a business off the ground, what it’s like to create a business partnership with friends, the importance of good communication over everything, shaking off the misconceptions of therapy, the future of psychedelics as ther

May 1, 2022 • 55:20

“We didn't spend any money on marketing or advertising because we didn't have any money to put behind it, it was just like, okay, let's just start,” Hype Gym Co-Founders Beck Burns and Lou Robertson

Today we get to hear from powerhouse sisters Beck Burns and Lou Robertson, who backed themselves to follow their dreams in what is a pretty tough industry – gym ownership. In this chat we talk all about their experience of going from outside boot camps to a brick-and-mortar gym, to fitness retreats, and their brand-new partnership and holistic wellness offering, all while raising a young family for Beck, and casually smashing world records for Lou. These impressive women, and their third busines

Apr 17, 2022 • 42:51

“I really wanted to start heading towards making change, but I didn't know how,” Equine Assisted Learning Coach and founder of Equine Angels, Lainie Bracher Towner

Lainie Bracher Towner, Equine Assisted Learning Coach and founder of Equine Angels, shares the story of starting her business and undergoing an entire professional rebrand. She’s gone from the glamorous world of fashion magazines, parties and corporate offices to working with horses to deliver an equine assisted life coaching program that helps disadvantaged youth develop emotional control, effective communication and body language skills. When I spoke with Lainie, there was a lot up in the air

Apr 10, 2022 • 37:43

“The fear of remaining where I was, was greater than the fear of taking that risk and making the leap,” Potter, Kara Leigh Ford

Today I’m chatting with Kara Leigh Ford, a brilliant Potter and now author, based near Bath in the picturesque South-West of England. What can you expect from today’s chat, well, If you have a calling for creative and artistic creation you will learn about how you don’t need to have it all figured out, or have the “right” credentials to be a creative in business – you can learn, perfect, and go from there – all you have to do is believe in yourself. In her own words, Kara makes pots, talks abou

Apr 3, 2022 • 58:26

"It's constant learning, constant trying, constant frustration, But it's balanced with success and with recognition," Yogi Peace Club Founder, Emma Barr

I’m joined today by passionate yogi, Emma Barr, founder of Yogi Peace Club, to talk about: the ins and outs of starting a fashion brand from the ground up the importance of believing in your product and making it sustainable, in growth as well as for the planet. In 2014, Em left a family trip to Bali inspired to create a brand that invoked some of the most powerful aspects of yoga practice, connection, community and inclusion. That brand became Yogi Peace Club, designed to bring out th

Mar 27, 2022 • 46:50

“You have to clean out the Garage before you can get something new,” Career Sabbaticalist, Kimberly Turner Eng

Call it algorithm bias, but in the world of social media some people seem meant to show up in your feed, today’s guest is a perfect example. You’ll hear all about it in the episode, but in short, I connected with Kimberley Turner Eng, my guest for today’s episode, via a LinkedIn update she shared that went viral. In it, she talked about taking a break from her long career with Nike and Amazon to reset. This makes today’s episode is a little different, as I’m chatting with Kimberly while she’s on

Mar 20, 2022 • 36:53

“Drawing on the experience that you have, you'll surprise yourself, how well you can do by just simply knowing what's worked for you in your corporate career and then applying that into your own business,” Restaurateur, Peter Burr

My chat today is with a fabulous gent named Peter Burr, who has spent most of his career as a top Marketing Exec for major Telco’s and IT, facing three redundancies over this time (yes, 3!!) Peter decided to re-focus his approach to his marketing career, changing how he works to support his vision for creating an amazing and highly awarded destination restaurant, Potager, in Carool northern NSW. Peter and I chatted in early 2022, and this episode is being released shortly after the devastating f

Mar 13, 2022 • 48:53

“If we’re curious, and we're willing to learn and we're resilient - you can achieve anything,” CEO & Creative Director of YCL Jewels Fabienne Costa

My guest today is the fabulous Fabienne Costa, who is a self-taught jeweller and designer of the beautiful jewellery brand YCL Jewels. Have you ever found yourself admiring the success of an artist, designer or businessperson and thinking, you know what, I reckon I might be able to do what they do… maybe it wasn’t even a conscious thought, but more of a sense that you could do it if you tried? Well imagine just jumping two feet in and going for it. Deciding to become the very thing you admired –

Mar 6, 2022 • 46:11

"When we can look at the pursuit of something new, and what we achieve in that pursuit, not as the goal but the pursuit itself as being the thing of value, something magical happens," Adaptability Coach and Mentor Stephen Gibb

This guest has a lot of experience in hitting the pause button on a career. In this chat he’s honest and brilliantly vulnerable about the challenges of recognising what’s really happening for yourself, and generous about sharing what he’s learnt with the world. Stephen Gibb is an Adaptability Coach, and founder of the coaching and mentoring offering Adaptable Edge. In his own words, Stephen spent 15 years working for the world's largest software companies and changed jobs and employers with unus

Feb 27, 2022 • 46:34

“When you are starting out and stepping away from that corporate sector and you soon realize that there's just so many ways to move forward,” Whale Song Shack Creator and Artist Ingrid Daniell

Today’s guest is the multi-passionate Ingrid Daniell, who joins us with two inspiring business feathers currently in her cap. Ingrid shares the importance of connecting to what brings you home to yourself, and why it matters to collaborate and create authentically – she’s a gem. An incredible artist with exhibitions and gallery representation in her hometown of Geelong, in Sydney and New York. Through her painting, she identifies the human and instinctive need to connect to the land, to the ocea

Feb 20, 2022 • 46:29

“I definitely had a lot of imposter syndrome early on, even in my Instagram bio, for years after I started getting photography work I would still only ever have food blogger in my bio!” Photographer and Stylist, Dearna Bond

Dearna Bond is a photographer and stylist that I’m a huge fan of, it’s pretty hard not to be, her approach to getting started and learning skills as you go, trusting the process, and never stopping that learning will leave you inspired to lean into whatever your creative heart desires. Dearna’s images take you somewhere magical, she creates beautiful scenes that evoke a mood and tell a story like no other, and honestly her food photography is off the charts amazing. She has created for some incr

Feb 13, 2022 • 47:12

“I did absolutely everything and just sat on it for ages and I was like, when's gonna be the right time? which, you know what? There isn't a right time,”Perfectly Queer Founder and Entertainer, Aza/Della Katessen

My guest today is a bit of a self-starter powerhouse. Aza works full-time, but could never quite scratch the itch for entertainment that he developed through a long career in radio – that was until he found the world of Drag as Della Katessen - which has now led to a second side-hustle, a talent management company dedicated to all the wonderful queer talent of Melbourne. Trigger warning: we swear a bit in this episode, and touch on the topic of homophobia and homophobic slurs. Mainly we talk ab

Feb 6, 2022 • 56:39

“I just cannot describe the feeling of finally deciding to go out on your own and do something, I had no idea that I would one day be selling fish homewares!”Bobby Seaford & Skipjack Maps Co-Founder Skye Hamilton

Today’s guest is the lovely Skye Hamilton, co-founder and creative director of Bobby Seaford, which is the home of Australia’s saltiest homewares, and Skipjack Maps, the purveyors of hydrographic maps carefully crafted to inspire coastal escapades. Skye has been through a number of restarts in her life and career to be the person we meet today, through chronic health challenges, motherhood and of course that lovely little pandemic we’re all so fond of. *Trigger warning: we chat through her exper

Jan 30, 2022 • 52:20

“If you have something that you really want to start, just go and do it. Just go and do it on the weekends, do it after hours, and then just see what happens,” This is Incense (Gentle Habits) Founder, Sophie Marshall

My guest today is Sophie Marshall, the founder of This is Incense (Gentle Habits), a brand that I’m not so low key obsessed with. It was an idea created in the shower, where all the best ideas come from, that has built from the ultimate side hustle into a full-time career for herself, her family and her friends. This is Incense is the incense brand that has taken those deliciously smoky sticks well away from their hippy life reputation, and into homes, and rituals, all over Australia and New Zea

Jan 22, 2022 • 57:05

“I don’t know what the hell I’m going to do financially, but I’m not doing this anymore,” Tasmanian Shacklife creator Naomi Hume

Today’s guest is Naomi Hume, AKA the aesthetically talented creator of Tasmanian Shacklife. Finding her way through a path she never could have imagined, through not one, but two, maybe three major moments of starting over have brought her here, to the person we meet today. Tasmanian Shacklife is a platform that celebrates the original shack, shares shack stories, and connects you to find unique shack stays – featuring incredible homes such as The Stand-alone in Eaglehawk Neck, Whale Song Shack

Jan 16, 2022 • 53:12

“I firmly believe that everything we do in our lives sets us up for the next thing, even if those skills don't necessarily feel transferable in the moment,” Author and Health Journalist Casey Beros

Casey Beros is a presenter, facilitator, journalist, hugger and author of the “stealth-help” book Bad girls guide to better. Her book, and everything she shares, is relatable, real, funny and a good kick in the ass for anyone who suffers with shame, guilt, self-doubt, or anything else that holds us back in some way. We talk about the challenges of losing a job you love, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, having to carve your own career path, and how asking the right qu

Jan 9, 2022 • 1:01:27

“You've really got to dig deep and think do I want to live my life like that? Or am I prepared to be a bit counterculture and choose different things?” Creator of The Lazy Prospector and multi-hyphenate, Melissa Hobbs

Strap in for this one ‘cause today’s guest is a woman who does not shy away from inspiring reinvention – she’s the creator of The Lazy Prospector and incredible multi-hyphenate, Melissa Hobbs. Mel has dedicated her time to making the world a better place for animals, co-founding Meat Free Week (which you may have heard of before!), then launching The Vegan Company, a no-judgement zone that connected people with the ever-growing collection of plant-based inspiration and information. She’s on the

Jan 2, 2022 • 52:30

“It does feel daunting to relaunch, but you can literally be anything you want,” Abstract artist Sophie Le Couteur

A quick visit to Sophie’s Instagram page will, other than knock your socks off, show you her incredible talent in creating artworks inspired by yoga, minimalism and the sea. She shares passionately about the way following her passion into the art world has opened her into a more aligned sense of self, how scary it can be to find a new title for yourself, and how trusting your instincts can lead to pretty amazing things. Her yoga illustrations that capture the flowing lines of female form in asan

Dec 19, 2021 • 52:25

"Everything you've known for 20 years is now officially gone, what on earth do you do?” Spokesperson and PR Specialist Mel Greig

Today’s guest is the effervescent Mel Greig, an impactful figure in the Australian media for over 20 years as a national radio host, TV star, a columnist and a public speaker *Trigger Warning* Mel and I discuss mental health, suicide, online abuse, harassment, grief, pregnancy challenge and body image, and so if this show is not for you then that’s perfectly ok, and I look forward to supporting your journey in future episodes.   She’s overcome some incredibly challenging circumstances to be the

Dec 12, 2021 • 42:49

“It was a real leap of faith that I had to take, if you're doing what you love, then keep doing it,” Kids Nutritionist Lucy Stewart

Lucy Stewart is a Kids Nutritionist and Recipe Developer working with families to create a happier, healthier future, and is the Founder of Well-Fed Kitchen, the incredible range of nutritionist designed snacks for kids. A mum and step-mum to a team of mini taste testers - a van-lifer and soon to be farm-lifer, Lucy is passionate about nourishing the next generation. Before all that, Lucy was in a high paying PR role, when a health shake up inspired her to get back to school and into the world o

Dec 12, 2021 • 42:54

“Sometimes you need a little help to find yourself,” Your host Kim Kerton

Hi! Welcome to the official first episode of this brand-new podcast, Unemployed & Afraid, the pod that chats to some incredible humans about their journey of creating their business. I'm Kim Kerton, AKA Good Side of the Bed, the host of Unemployed & Afraid. This “episode” is a little bit podcast intro, a little bit get to know me and where I’m at right now – it will give you the download of the show, why it exists, and who the bloody hell your host is :) With a special guest interviewer,

Dec 9, 2021 • 17:16