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Welcome to a special episode in celebration of International Women’s Day. This episode is proudly sponsored by Sarah Henney from https://www.henneycfo.com.au/ (HenneyCFO). Patrina Roberts and her family have a motto, ‘Always rainbows after rain… and then dance in the sunshine.’ It’s a motto their family adopted 11 years ago when their eldest was diagnosed with Leukaemia. Those words have provided strength and knowledge that life is so very short and such a gift. Patrina recalls having to push through some very dark days, working three jobs to pay back the debt encountered to get treatment in Sydney which was over 500kms away from their home in Wagga Wagga.  One day, Patrina’s husband came home from his work as a courier to tell her about the perfect store he found in Junee, NSW. In 24 hours, Patrina had made a decision and within two weeks they began working on the fit out and opened Studio On Sunshine, a handmade boutique. The business was open barley eight months before COVID hit Australia. It was an uphill battle to keep the doors open as the business unfortunately didn’t qualify for most grants. But Patrina and the business came out the other side thriving and more importantly, she has found balance and happiness. Patrina shares with us her family’s personal journey, what it took to open a business and why they chose Junee specifically, the importance of creativity and more. Meet my friend Patrina. ABOUT OUR SPONSOR HENNEYCFOSarah Henney from HenneyCFO is empowering women to make confident financial decisions with her new flagship program https://bit.ly/3hAnMRx (Bookkeeping for Profit). This unique online bookkeeping and business course includes weekly support and access to a community of like minded business women from rural and regional areas. Learn how to make your business finance and bookkeeping fun, simple and work for you. Sign up for Sarah's https://sarah-henney-6475.mykajabi.com/bizfinance-masterclass-waitlist (Know Your Numbers) masterclass. Visit HenneyCFO https://www.henneycfo.com.au/ (Website) or find Sarah on https://www.instagram.com/henneycfo/ (Instagram)  ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEThis episode was hosted by Kimberley Furness, founder + editor of OAK Magazine. OAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women. Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on https://www.facebook.com/oakmagazineau (Facebook) andhttps://instagram.com/oakmagazineau ( Instagram). For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine https://www.oakmagazine.com.au/ (website). Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome to a special episode in celebration of International Women’s Day. This episode is proudly sponsored by Sarah Henney from https://www.henneycfo.com.au/ (HenneyCFO). Cas Watene left her 9-5 job at 20 when she became too sick from her first pregnancy to keep working. She devoted her early 20s to raising her four kids. Cas started in network marketing in 2013 quickly rising to top sales person in Australia with the company and earning incentive trips and decent commissions. In 2018, she stumbled into cake decorating with no skills or qualifications and launched https://www.cascakery.com/welcome (Cas’s Cakery). She has now built a reputable business locally in Emerald, Queensland, and internationally with more than 240K followers on Instagram. Cas set a goal to earn enough so her husband could leave his mine job which she recently achieved. Cas shares with us her journey, bringing her husband into the business and creating passive income through stencils and online courses. She also talks very honestly about her self limiting beliefs like imposter syndrome, fear of failure, trying to be a perfectionist, feeling like a fraud because she was self taught. Meet my friend Cas, from Cas's Cakery. ABOUT OUR SPONSOR HENNEYCFOSarah Henney from HenneyCFO is empowering women to make confident financial decisions with her new flagship program https://bit.ly/3hAnMRx (Bookkeeping for Profit). This unique online bookkeeping and business course includes weekly support and access to a community of like minded business women from rural and regional areas. Learn how to make your business finance and bookkeeping fun, simple and work for you. Sign up for Sarah's https://sarah-henney-6475.mykajabi.com/bizfinance-masterclass-waitlist (Know Your Numbers) masterclass. Visit HenneyCFO https://www.henneycfo.com.au/ (Website) or find Sarah on https://www.instagram.com/henneycfo/ (Instagram)  ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEThis episode was hosted by Kimberley Furness, founder + editor of OAK Magazine. OAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women. Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on https://www.facebook.com/oakmagazineau (Facebook) andhttps://instagram.com/oakmagazineau ( Instagram). For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine https://www.oakmagazine.com.au/ (website). Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome to a special episode in celebration of International Women’s Day. This episode is proudly sponsored by Sarah Henney from https://www.henneycfo.com.au/ (HenneyCFO). Four years ago, https://www.lesliecarvitto.com/ (Leslie Carvitto) left a 9-5 digital marketing job for her own creative pursuits and she refers to it as ‘one of the best decisions of my life’. While she was working at the digital marketing agency, Leslie started experimenting with photography and writing. She began defining herself as a multi-passionate creative, and started to let go of the idea that she needed to grow up and out of her idea of what a successful life should look like.   Leslie’s intuition grew louder and she knew there was something more waiting for her.  Leslie and her husband moved to Australia shortly before the country, and more specifically Victoria, was sent in lockdown. Still she forged on and built a new business in a new country. On Wadarrung Land, Leslie creates vibrant and authentic imagery for female business owners and conscious creatives. Leslie shares with us her business journey, why she initially - and intentionally - said yes to every opportunity, the importance of asking for reviews and building community, why branding is important for your business and lots more business advice. Meet my friend Leslie. ABOUT OUR SPONSOR HENNEYCFOSarah Henney from HenneyCFO is empowering women to make confident financial decisions with her new flagship program https://bit.ly/3hAnMRx (Bookkeeping for Profit). This unique online bookkeeping and business course includes weekly support and access to a community of like minded business women from rural and regional areas. Learn how to make your business finance and bookkeeping fun, simple and work for you. Sign up for Sarah's https://sarah-henney-6475.mykajabi.com/bizfinance-masterclass-waitlist (Know Your Numbers) masterclass. Visit HenneyCFO https://www.henneycfo.com.au/ (Website) or find Sarah on https://www.instagram.com/henneycfo/ (Instagram)  ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEThis episode was hosted by Kimberley Furness, founder + editor of OAK Magazine. OAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women. Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on https://www.facebook.com/oakmagazineau (Facebook) andhttps://instagram.com/oakmagazineau ( Instagram). For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine https://www.oakmagazine.com.au/ (website). Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome to a special episode in celebration of International Women’s Day. This episode is proudly sponsored by Sarah Henney from https://www.henneycfo.com.au/ (HenneyCFO). After years as a CEO in the not-for-profit sector, Linda Goldspink-Lord quit the safety net of her job when her health took a turn for the worse. In 2012, Linda experienced every parent's worst nightmare when her daughter Molly was killed in a tragic accident on their property in the Illawarra. Having also recently lost her mother, and suffered major health problems of her own, Linda had to find a way out of the darkness, back to the light.   Trying to recover from grief, Linda explored how her health was having an impact on her mental wellbeing. She looked into links between the gut and the brain, and made some big lifestyle changes. When her horses were struggling with their overall health, Linda looked into gut health for horses and so https://poseidon-equine.com/ (Poseidon Equine) was born - scientifically formulated gut health supplements for horses.  After that came Poseidon Canine - gut health support for dogs. And then https://saint-sinner.com.au/ (Saint + Sinner) alcoholic kombucha. Linda shares with us her story of building resilience after great loss, and why she'd never go back to the 9 to 5. And how she's built a business with purpose, and in partnership with her family. So many great tips and insight into running a business. Meet my friend Linda; business woman, author, speaker and incredible storyteller. Read Linda's book https://lindagoldspinklord.com/ (Crawling Through The Darkness). ABOUT OUR SPONSOR HENNEYCFOSarah Henney from HenneyCFO is empowering women to make confident financial decisions with her new flagship program https://bit.ly/3hAnMRx (Bookkeeping for Profit). This unique online bookkeeping and business course includes weekly support and access to a community of like minded business women from rural and regional areas. Learn how to make your business finance and bookkeeping fun, simple and work for you. Sign up for Sarah's https://sarah-henney-6475.mykajabi.com/bizfinance-masterclass-waitlist (Know Your Numbers) masterclass. Visit HenneyCFO https://www.henneycfo.com.au/ (Website) or find Sarah on https://www.instagram.com/henneycfo/ (Instagram)  ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEThis episode was hosted by Kimberley Furness, founder + editor of OAK Magazine. OAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women. Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on https://www.facebook.com/oakmagazineau (Facebook) andhttps://instagram.com/oakmagazineau ( Instagram). For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine https://www.oakmagazine.com.au/ (website). Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Welcome to a special episode in celebration of International Women’s Day. This episode is proudly sponsored by Sarah Henney from https://www.henneycfo.com.au/ (HenneyCFO). Transitioning back to work after parental leave is hard.   As Sarah Gee watched her return to work date creep closer, she began to feel an internal struggle between wanting to spend precious time with her son and needing to maintain her standing in the workplace.  Sarah was on the verge of throwing away 15 years of training and hard work as a business and commercial lawyer before deciding to forge a career on her own terms. She launched her business Curium Legal in 2020. In just four months of trading, Sarah replaced and exceeded her full time wage. Being able to set her own fees combined with the lower overheads of working from home, has meant that more local business owners can afford to engage Sarah for their legal services. Sarah shares with us her business journey and talks about some common legal blunders business owners face when dealing with trademark, ecommerce policies, partnerships and collaborations. She also explains why so many senior women are leaving the industry and why it's important we fix this. Meet my friend Sarah from Curium Legal.  ABOUT OUR SPONSOR HENNEYCFO Sarah Henney from HenneyCFO is empowering women to make confident financial decisions with her new flagship program https://bit.ly/3hAnMRx (Bookkeeping for Profit). This unique online bookkeeping and business course includes weekly support and access to a community of like minded business women from rural and regional areas. Learn how to make your business finance and bookkeeping fun, simple and work for you. Sign up for Sarah's https://sarah-henney-6475.mykajabi.com/bizfinance-masterclass-waitlist (Know Your Numbers) masterclass. Visit HenneyCFO https://www.henneycfo.com.au/ (Website) or find Sarah on https://www.instagram.com/henneycfo/ (Instagram)  ABOUT OAK MAGAZINE This episode was hosted by Kimberley Furness, founder + editor of OAK Magazine. OAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women. Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on https://www.facebook.com/oakmagazineau (Facebook) andhttps://instagram.com/oakmagazineau ( Instagram). For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine https://www.oakmagazine.com.au/ (website). Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It’s time to explore our own backyard in this special travel episode to Maldon in Central Victoria.Maldon is a historical gold mining region between the larger centres of Castlemaine and Bendigo, and just over a 90 minute drive from Melbourne.It is a charming historic town with an added pinch of the arts, fine accommodation and niche retail experiences to add a little sophistication to the country feel. Wander past old weatherboard homes, solid stone buildings and decorative shop fronts in this lovingly preserved Australian gold mining town.We've put together a complete guide to everything you need to know about Maldon thanks to local business owners Kate Edwards from Winter Creek Flowers and Rebecca Haack from Portia & Co.Kate and Rebecca share with us their move from Melbourne to Maldon, the courage it took to open a business and operate through COVID, and everything you need to know about Maldon.This episode compliments the launch of Take Me Somewhere magazine published by OAK Magazine.Hosted by OAK Magazine Founder + Editor Kimberley Furness.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It’s time to explore our own backyard in this special travel episode to Halls Gap in the Grampians, Victoria.The Grampians National Park is a three hour drive northwest of Melbourne. It's home to an incredible mountain landscape dotted with small towns such as Dunkeld, Stawell, Halls Gap, Wartook Valley and Beaufort. Be it outdoor adventure, indulgent food and wine, cultural experiences or simply fun family times, a Grampians road trip will deliver lasting memories. And with so much to do, it's little wonder you can come back time and again, and still experience a new adventure. We've put together a complete guide to everything you need to know about Halls Gap thanks to Justine Neofitou who lives in Halls Gap with her young family and owns several businesses including Grampians Helicopters, Grampians Wine Tours and more recently Halls Gap Walking Tours. Justine shares with us her journey from ballet to cruise ships to business ownership, her big pivot during COVID-19, finding balance in working with your partner, and everything you need to know about The Grampians. Meet my friend Justine.Also mentioned in this episode… Kerrie's Kreations, Rupanyup Living, Icon Central Halls Gap, Grampians Adventure Golf, Moco Gallery, Live Fast Cafe, Coola's Ice Creamery and Halls Gap BakeryThis episode compliments the launch of Take Me Somewhere magazine published by OAK Magazine.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

It’s time to explore our own backyard in this special travel episode to Yarragon in West Gippsland, Victoria.With an unmistakable village feel, glorious heritage buildings and a deluge of shops to potter and browse, Yarragon’s charms extend well beyond a leg-stretch on the highway.Just 90 minutes east of Melbourne, Yarragon is a place where you can slow down and recharge the batteries, powered by a potent dose of country calm. The town is home to vibrant laneway cafes, cosy brunch nooks, coffee roasters and providores heaving with local delicacies.Meet my friends Kristy Plumridge who recently moved from Melbourne to West Gippsland and owns The Ridge House and Green Hills Farm.And Jo Wolswinkle who is a born and bred West Gippslandian, and owns Town & Country Gallery. Kristy and Jo share with us their start up stories, how they’ve coped with COVID and share all the best places to stay, eat, shop and explore in Yarragon.This episode compliments the launch of Take Me Somewhere magazine published by OAK Magazine.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Nicole Gleeson is quite simply a healthcare hero.When she isn’t working as a clinical nurse specialist at a large tertiary hospital in Melbourne, Nicole is disrupting the first aid training scene through her business Rhythm First Aid.Nicole is determined that your postcode should not define the level of first aid training or access to resources you receive. Since 2018, Rhythm First Aid has been providing families and businesses in rural and regional Victoria with first aid courses and supplies. Nicole shares with us her pathway into nursing and the catalyst to her launching Rhythm First Aid, transitioning from co-founder to sole director,  the impact of COVID on her business, and importantly, first aid tips that may just help you save a life one day.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This special episode was recorded live for our In Conversation with Laura Hall event held online to celebrate Rural Women's Day. Hat maker Laura and her label Phylli both hit their stride after moving to Scone in country NSW. Despite only being in business for two years, Laura has attracted an impressive celebrity following including Delta Goodrem, Matt Damon and Chris Hemsworth's wife Elsa Pataky.Laura shares with us her personal connection to hats, her celebrity start at Bondi and Paddington markets, the advantages of running Phylli from Scone, providing job opportunities for her local community, what it feels like to see oneself on the cover of a magazine, business advice, as well as some fabulous questions from our online audience. Take a screenshot and share with us on social media so we can continue to amplify women's voices in the media.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Happy International Rural Women’s DayWith COVID restricting so many events and further isolating rural communities, International Rural Women’s Day is an important date for us to take a moment to celebrate and shine a light on the success of rural women.In celebration of Rural Women's Day, OAK Magazine would like to introduce you to some special rural friends from rural Victoria, NSW and Queensland.Through these conversations, I hope that women living in rural areas see and hear themselves in these stories, and others recognise how incredibly hardworking, innovative and resilient women living in rural Australia are.Let me introduce you to a rural friend of mine.Claire Morgan from Rupanyup LivingMother of three, farmer and business woman Claire Morgan is making her mark on Rupanyup. She’s giving people more reasons to visit the country town located on the great Silo Art Trail.In a town with a population of less than 400 people, Claire started the business, 10 years ago now, to give back to the community and create a place where locals could come together.Rupanyup Living is filled with a beautiful collection of homewares, clothing, accessories and local produce. You can also taste the flavour of Rupanyup thanks to the creation of Claire’s delicious brownies using local chickpea flour.In this episode, Claire talks about giving back to her community, how she navigated COVID without footsteps through the shop door, connecting with her community through Instagram, collaborating with Robert Gordon Pottery and her big plans for 2022.Meet my friend Claire from Rupanyup Living. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Happy International Rural Women’s DayWith COVID restricting so many events and further isolating rural communities, International Rural Women’s Day is an important date for us to take a moment to celebrate and shine a light on the success of rural women.In celebration of Rural Women's Day, OAK Magazine would like to introduce you to some special rural friends from rural Victoria, NSW and Queensland.Through these conversations, I hope that women living in rural areas see and hear themselves in these stories, and others recognise how incredibly hardworking, innovative and resilient women living in rural Australia are.Let me introduce you to a rural friend of mine.Meredith Nowlan from Boxed in the BushIn 2020, Meredith Nowlan launched a subscription gift parcel business for women who enjoy the story under the wrapping. The quarterly subscription boxes are stocked lovingly with products from women-led businesses in rural and regional Australia.Meredith had a lightbulb moment during a 3am breastfeeding marathon with her third child. Scrolling through the @buyfromthebush Instagram feed she wanted someone else to be the decision maker and pick out a box of goodies. She realised there was no reason why that someone couldn’t be her. Meredith launched Boxed in the Bush during the height of COVID, and has recently collaborated on a special gift box for Rural Women’s Day. Meredith shares with us her business journey and why she loves supporting other rural and regional businesses.Meet my friend Meredith from Boxed In The Bush.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Happy International Rural Women’s DayWith COVID restricting so many events and further isolating rural communities, International Rural Women’s Day is an important date for us to take a moment to celebrate and shine a light on the success of rural women.In celebration of Rural Women's Day, OAK Magazine would like to introduce you to some special rural friends from rural Victoria, NSW and Queensland.Through these conversations, I hope that women living in rural areas see and hear themselves in these stories, and others recognise how incredibly hardworking, innovative and resilient women living in rural Australia are.Let me introduce you to a rural friend of mine.Bec Nicholls from Fig&Co GundagaiIn September 2020, regional NSW welcomed Fig&Co General Store into the retail scene after Bec Nicholls decided she didn’t want to travel for hours to find a gift for her sister.In less than a year, Bec has built a network of suppliers from almost every state in Australia. And she is looking forward to moving into a bigger premises by the end of the year. Did I mention that her business has just celebrated its first birthday!This is a fabulous conversation about being part of the solution, the challenge of finding a rental space and acquiring wholesalers as a new rural business, and why we need to take time to stop and explore country towns on our next holiday. Meet my friend Bec from Fig&Co.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Happy International Rural Women’s DayWith COVID restricting so many events and further isolating rural communities, International Rural Women’s Day is an important date for us to take a moment to celebrate and shine a light on the success of rural women.In celebration of Rural Women's Day, OAK Magazine would like to introduce you to some special rural friends from rural Victoria, NSW and Queensland.Through these conversations, I hope that women living in rural areas see and hear themselves in these stories, and others recognise how incredibly hardworking, innovative and resilient women living in rural Australia are.Let me introduce you to a rural friend of mine.Sarah Mostyn from Windella FarmIf there was a utopia for goats, Sarah Mostyn's Windella Farm would be pretty close to it.Windella Farm is a boutique goat dairy and Australian eco skincare business located in Cohuna, Victoria. The business was born during a journey from the city to the country; a long weekend that turned into a permanent tree change for two crazy Gold Coaster's who introduced dairy goats into a traditional dairy region.Sarah, and her husband Shayne, have nurtured an extensive range of soap and body products that is founded on the philosophy that 'natural is best'.Sarah shares with us her love of rural communities, the challenges of COVID, how to leverage your market presence, and her plans to work with new ingredients and other brands.Meet my friend Sarah from Windella Farm. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Brooke McAlary, the internationally best selling author of SLOW, and has released a new booked titled CARE: the radical art of taking time.The book was created out of necessity during the height of the global pandemic at a time when ‘care’ seemed most important in our lives.If you look back over the past 18 months, there has been an overwhelming nature of ‘big care’ - the Black Summer bushfires, COVID-19, Black Lives Matter protests, the US election. 2020 has been a time of so many enormous, overwhelming problems facing the world and, as human beings, we have cared about them all.In 2020, Brooke burnt out. She discovered she cared too much about the ‘big care’. It was also the year she discovered she cared too little about the ‘small care’.In CARE, Brooke focuses on smaller personal acts of care, ones that can be achieved and are accessible no matter your socio-economic status or social background. And you can’t say you don’t have time as the acts are broken down into: half a minute, half an hour and half a day or more. It truely is an incredible book.From her home in the Southern Highlands, Brooke talks to us about her experience of feeling incredible loneliness, post-natal depression, small acts of care and her concept of tilting instead of balancing.We also bond over our love of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon and, more seriously, how that relates back to community.Also mentioned in this podcast...@brookemcalary, @slowhomepod, @allenandunwin and @ecowithem author of ‘Hope is a Verb’This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

This special episode was recorded live at our In Conversation with Samantha Wills event held in Bendigo earlier this year.In March, my dream of hosting a keynote speaker in my home town became a reality all thanks to the wonderfully kind, creative and inspiring Samantha Wills.Samantha travelled from Sydney to Bendigo so that 85 people could sit close to home and listen to her stories of business, love and life that she has fabulously written in her memoir 'Of Gold & Dust'.Samantha’s story is an inspiring blueprint for getting out there and finding the magic that awaits you. Here are some of the conversations we had during the evening where Samantha talks about storytelling, business, debt, community, creative life, women's health and more.If you haven’t already, go and purchase a copy of Samantha's book ‘Of Gold and Dust’. It is a must read memoir for anyone who has a desire to start their own business or a passion to live a creative life and follow their dreams.This event was made possible thanks to our incredible co-host AFS & Associates Chartered Accountants in Bendigo.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

After a lifetime of working in corporate, Kerry McCuskey retired to pursue her passion for creating a beautiful blend of tea. Kerry launched her very first business Tea Associates in June 2020.The Bendigo local has been obsessed with tea from a young age, so every part of the Tea Associates journey has been carefully considered.The products are lovingly blended in Bendigo using her own recipes. The packaging is re-usable, re-fillable and biodegradable.She also invested in branding right from the get go engaging a creative agency for her logo and website, and a  professional photographer.Kerry shares with us her transition from corporate to business owner, why it was so important to launch with a professional-looking brand vs DIY, ways she is collaborating with local creatives, tips on how to approach potential stockists and so much more.Meet my friend Kerry from Tea Associates.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

When Bec Connolly became a mum after a difficult fertility journey, she knew she didn’t want to return to full time work.A qualified skin therapist, Bec set up a therapy room in the home in Geelong in 2015. However it wasn’t long before the self-confessed “skin-nerd” was taking the next step, and formulating products of her own. It was a long and difficult search to find a small batch manufacturer and Bec was told countless times that she was just a “mum with a hobby”. But she persisted and launched her very own skin care range, Botanicals by Luxe in 2018.Bec shares with us the why behind her business, the manufacturing process, creating an ‘Instagramable’ brand, engaging influencers and ambassadors, her experience with anxiety and the importance of self care.We also speak about miscarriage and for some this may be difficult to listen to. If so, you might want to skip this episode or move through it mindfully. And now, let me introduce you to my friend Bec from Botanicals by Luxe.  ###Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website.Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

A bonus episode with Johanna Clark from Pink Nade. Johanna is someone you could talk to for hours, and on so many different topics. And that's what happened when I interviewed Johanna for her podcast episode. Once we finished the official interview, I kept recording and we kept talking. What came post interview was such goodness it was too good to waste. Cue a bonus episode.Johanna talks about the advantages of living in a rural community, dance videos as a marketing tactic, who her ideal customer is and how she markets to them, random acts of kindness and body confidence. Enjoy!###Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website.Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Johanna Clark embodies the ethos of women supporting women. Kindness, inclusion and confidence is at the core of her statement earring business Pink Nade located in the tiny rural town of Warracknabeal. Pink Nade is Johanna’s fifth business having started with Joey Jelly Bean, and then a signwriting business, clothing store and the local Australia Post contract with her husband Joel. All of this plus raising five children under the age of 13. In the past three years, Pink Nade has built a cult following on Instagram with more than 22,000 followers. Johanna has been able to combine her love for design, pattern and colour to bring out a range of bold statement earrings.Johanna shares with us her entrepreneurial journey which includes overcoming limiting beliefs, severe burn out and costly wholesale mistakes. She also talks about marketing tactics, mentors, the importance of providing a flexible workplace for mums, and how Pink Nade welcomes new customers and rewards their loyalty. Meet my friend Johanna from Pink Nade. ###Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website.Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy