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Hindsight changes everything. That’s why we are interrupting our usual broadcasting to bring you this special behind the scenes insight into start up life. Warning: It’s hilarious, raw, real, fun and inspiring. Once upon a time I had an idea, how cool would it be to document a start-up business. To capture the ups and downs, highs and lows as they unfolded. Around the same time, I was plotting this plan, there was a super smart business babe working on launching her fashion label. I was like hey, she was like yay. We caught up each month to chat about all the stuff that comes with launching a business. This is the first episode of the 3-part series with Jessica Gwynne from Gwynne Co, a fashion label for long torso ladies (that’s anyone who can’t stand up in a jumpsuit without getting a little camel toe happening). I’m truly honoured to be sharing this story with you. I know you’ll love it. Don’t forget to head over to iTunes to leave a review and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwynneco/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gwynneco/ Website: https://gwynneco.com

Episode 17 and I’m joined by Cat Kerle. I threw the list of questions out the window for this chat and went rouge. Well, less rouge and more with the flow. Cat is from Everyday Magic and Reading for Clarity. Cat is a such an important part of my life now. WE have been online friends for ages. She has taught me so much about going with the flow, trusting myself and opening myself up for everyday magic. In this episode we talk about: - Intuitive business - Balancing life’s pleasures - Finding the middle ground between planning and flowing I know you’ll love it. Don’t forget to head over to iTunes to leave a review and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cat_everydaymagic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingsForClarity/ Website: http://www.readingsforclarity.com/ Gwynneco: https://www.instagram.com/gwynneco/

This episode is all about owning your sh#t. I should probably an overshare alert on this one.  We are talking to Shona Smithson from Sexy Selfish. OMG she is so fun! Sexy Selfish is all about money mindset and shona is hooking women up with the skills and knowledge to grow their biz and own their money stories.  In this episode we talk about:  Money mindset blocks self sabotage  finding balance when you are driven AF setting realistic goals  running your own race with your own timeframe RESOURCES: Sexy Selfish  instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexy_selfish/ Sexy Selfish Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sexyselfish/ Sexy Selfish Website http://www.sexyselfish.com Biz Mama Books  (Xero Course) https://www.skillseekercollective.com/courses/start-up-xero SkillSeeking Business Babes Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/SkillSeekerCommunity/

Have you ever wondered what the main differences are between running a business with staff and contractors and going solo? Apart from the obvious, not paying wages and managing people. I wanted to know about the pros and cons. What it’s like to manage yourself.  This episode I was lucky enough to chat with Jenny Boymal from Your Ideal Customer. She is in the early stages of growing her business. Your Ideal Customer is as the name suggests, focused on identifying and attracting your ideal customers. Anyone in business will know just how important this step is for everything from marketing and advertising to creating and launching products.  Jenny has a focus on developing and maintaining relationships with customers and strategic alliances.  In this episode we talk about:  Transitioning from a big business to starting small again Managing your strengths and weaknesses Maintaining relationships Having a plan and taking things one step at a time RESOURCES You can find Jenny on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/pg/youridealcustomer Your Ideal Customer Instagram account here https://www.instagram.com/youridealcustomer/ SkillSeeking Business Babes Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/SkillSeekerCommunity/ Brunch and Learn event on https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/your-ideal-customer-brunch-and-learn-event-tickets-64943077493

In this episode of the Skillseeker Podcast we chat to Cassie who is the owner/operator of Edward & I floral design, located in the Yarra Valley (Victoria).  Cassie has achieved every small business owners dream with her business booming in this first 18 months, to the point she has a team of highly skilled designers working with her.  Cassie has brides travelling from all over Victoria wanting Edward & I to be a part of their special day. She is sharing her behind the scenes and how this all came to be.  In this episode we talk about: Using past work experience to set you apart Fostering a team of highly qualified staff How inexperience doesn't need to hinder Creating a strong brand identity Managing and maintaining future growth RESOURCES: Edward & I instagram https://www.instagram.com/edward_and.i/ Edward & I website https://www.edwardandi.com.au/ SkillSeeking Business Babes Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/SkillSeekerCommunity/

On this episode I chat with Sarah Airey from Sasa Collective. She is known for her handmade and super cute jewellery dishes.   It was so refreshing to talk to Sarah. Not only is she super funny but she has this real sense of self-awareness so the insight she shared about her journey was so interesting.  We have been bold with our 2020 style trends so watch this space to see if we nail it.Nothing was held back in this chat.  In this episode we talk about:  Balancing what’s on trend with our authentic vision Overcoming adversity  How growing up with social media impacts or hinders brand building  Self-awareness for growth and development  Refining your offering to make it best quality and simple RESOURCES You can find Sasa Collective’s website here. I recommend checking out Sarah’s Instagram here, she is so fun.  To join SkillSeeking Business Babes, Facebook group click here. It is a space dedicated to your learning and development journey.  You can find more about Biz Mama Books here. Rose has created a fantastic practical guide to Xero. I highly recommend if you are looking at using Xero to manage your accounts. 

  Today we are talking to Eloise Smith, social media manager and VA. Eloise is only 10 months into her business journey and has already achieved so many great things, including booking out her social media management calendar.  Currently, Elosie is consulting and looking at creating some online courses to share her skills and knowledge. Of course, information these courses will be available on the SkillSeeker Collective Website as soon as they launch.  Eloise is so sweet. I had so much fun talking with her and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share this with you.  In this episode we talking about: · Starting a side hustle business to test the waters · Chasing happiness in all of your business pursuits · Charging your worth  · Learning about what you don’t want to do is still forward progress RESOURCES  Follow Eloise on Instagram here and more details about her services can be found on her website here.  Join the SkillSeeking Business Babes Facebook group here. 

  Today, we are talking to Julie who makes up one half of the Aacute brand with her sister, Kelly.   Julie is know for her beautiful handmade jewellery that is refined, elegant and polished.  She is sweet, smart and cute and we are so grateful for the opportunity to talk with her.   In this episode we cover:  - How to stand out   - How in person events helped her grow the brand - How continuous learning has helped shape the brand RESOURCES:  You can find out more about Julie on her website at accute.com.au Her Instagram is beautiful @aacute_j.   Don’t forget to head over to the online community to keep the conversation going and to get the skills to build your brand at SkillSeeking Business Babes.   In this episode we mention the wonderful team at The Digital Picnic, thedigitalpicnic.com.au. 

  Today, I was lucky enough to be chatting with Olivia Charlet.   Olivia is the CEO and Founder of Olivia Charlet International Ltd, a company dedicated to providing mindset coaching and training to ambitious women entrepreneurs around the world.  This episode we are flipping it up a bit and she is interviewing me.   In this episode we talk about…   entrepreneurial mindset Wrong place at the wrong time businesses Success habits   RESOURCES:   You can find out more about Olivia at oliviacharlet.com.   In this episode I also refer to Kerrie from Control Freak who you can find on podcast episode 06 and Di from Nunchi who is on episode 08.   Don’t forget to head over to the Facebook Community, SkillSeeking Business Babes to keep the conversation going. 

Today, I'm talking to Alexandra Strong. Alex is the business babe behind the hand bound recycled paper planners and journals at Hey Jude.  As we speak, Alex is also working on releasing a line of womens fashion using sustainably sourced fabrics, and of course they are hand sown locally.  She is passionate about sustainability and using old school methods to create exceptional quality products.  In this episode we talk about:  Maintaining competitive prices during a labour intensive process    Where the idea of hand binding began  How to grow a sustainable business  RESOURCES:  You can find Alex's amazing products and more information about her on her website.  I recommend checking out her stunning instagram feed here.  In this episode I reference Antiquate, turning fabric scrapes into woven works of art ON FURNITURE. You can find more here.  Don't forget to head over the the facebook community at SkillSeeking Business Babes to keep the conversation going. You will also find learning tips and monthly projects to assist with the continuous improvement of your brand. 

Today, we're talking to Di Mattingley from Nunchi Oils.  Di is known for her beautiful mood sprays and crazy amazing branding.  Over the years, Di has been life learning from some pretty inspirational places. A 20 year stint in her husbands design agency got her creative mind ticking over, but it wasn't until she left to study yoga and aromatherapy, that the Nunchi brand come together.  Currently, Di is working on brining some exciting new products to market and giving what she assumed would be her signature scent (but wasn't the roaring success she envisioned) a revamp.   She is a beautiful woman inside and out. Im so grateful for the opportunity to peek behind the scenes into this incredible brand and share this story with you.  In this episode, we talk about:  Using life skills to create a holistic product  Knowing when your idea has legs Working with creatives to create branding  Using details to create an experience  Charging your worth for quality products  Reworking and refining products  RESOURCES:  Find out more about Di and Nunchi Oils here: www.nunchioils.com.au and her instagram feed creates a zen environment as effectively as her mood sprays, find her @nunchi_oils.  Don't forget to keep the conversation going in the facebook community at SkillSeeking Business Babes.  

Today, I'm talking to Brooke Hunt. Intuitive Guide.  Brooke has been on an incredible journey over the past five years. She has transformed her self and her life and managed to finally figure out what it means to be 'your authentic self'.  She is so vibrant and honest (really honest). I'm so grateful for the opportunity to share her story.   This episode should probably come with an overshare alert from my side too.  In this episode, we talk about....  - Identifying beliefs that no longer serve - Recognising the signs and trusting yourself  - Overcoming an identity crisis  RESOURCES:  You can find Brooke at all of these places Website: https://www.mamab.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MamaB.HQ/

Today, we're talking to Kerrie Allen from Hey Control Freak.  Hey Control Freak is known for super practical, quarterly business planners.  Over the years, Kerrie has gained heaps of experience working in small and medium businesses, adding heaps to her Swiss army knife of business skills.  She is smart, funny and super witty and we are so grateful for the opportunity to look inside her business.  In this episode, we talk about... - Crazy launch deadlines - Knowing it's not perfect but doing it anyway - Partnership business dynamics  - Being a total control freak Resources:  You can find the business planners at heycontrolfreak.com.au @heycontrolfreak - Planners and products  @thecontrolfreakco - Design and Branding  @gamefacehq - Kerrie's consultancy business @negativespacestudioperth - Ivette's art

Today, I am joined by Nerida Hansen of Nerida Hansen Print and Textiles.  Over the years, Nerida has supported independent artists by licensing their designs to big brands across the globe.  Nerida is passionate about nurturing up and coming textile and surface artists and is always reinvesting back into the textile industry, by offering support, education and mentorships.  It hasn't always been smooth sailing and at the time of recording, Nerida was days away from making life/business changing decisions about the future of her brand. She shares how her set backs and side steps gave her the skills she needed to create the business she has today.  She  is so aware of her place in the world and is very mindful of the impact she is making.  In this episode we talk about... - Passion projects and side hustles blowing up - How to balance trends with authentic work - The difference between the creation and business  - Sustainable and scalable businesses  Resources:  Website: https://www.neridahansen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hansenprintandtex/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neridahansenprintandtextiles/ Don't forget to head over to the SkillSeeker Community Facebook page to keep the conversation going. 

Today, I'm talking to Callie Brown, clarity coach.  Callie is known for her amazing ability to find clarity amongst the most confusing of big concepts. Seriously, you let it all out and Callie almost sings it back to you in a logical order free from confusion.  Over the years, Callie has dedicated her time to teaching others about looking within to find answers and connecting women to find wholeness.   She is pure joy. She does a mean accent thanks to her background in acting and can turn it on like no one else I know. I am so grateful for the opportunity to share her story.   In this episode, we talk about:  - Listening in to your body - Questioning and being curious about what we hear - Empowerment and life coaches - Trusting the journey  - What you actually mean when you talk about others RESOURCES You can find Callie Brown's website here. She is also on instagram and facebook.  In this episode we talk about Taryn Gaudin Physiotherapy and Cat Kerle. 

Today, we're talking to Lindy Schneider, freelance writer. Lindy has worked with some amazing people from Doctors to Tourism Websites and produced books, magazines and websites.  Over the years, Lindy has showed that it is possible to go with the flow while still having a structured and disciplined work life. It all started when she walked out of her corporate job and never returned.  She is so grounded, knowledgeable and strong AF and we are so grateful for the opportunity to share her story.  In this episode, we talk about... - How to trust your gut - How to work with your business seasons - How to get more in the pipeline - How to trust in the timing of projects You can find Lindy  Website: http://www.lindyschneider.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindyschneiderwriter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindywrites and of course Lindy did contribute in the HomePage Overhaul. You can find on our website at www.skillseekercollective.com  

In this episode we get to know Jemma Coad as she gives us an insight to business ownership as a mum with three young kids. We talk about how the idea struck at the most unlikely time but she ran with it anyway. Jem is funny, honest and a bit quirky. You'll totally love her. xx You can find Jemma on instagram and facebook. You can check out the latest on the Cotton and Style website.

The very first episode of SkillSeeker Podcast! We wanted this one to serve as a time capsule and give a real insight into the behind the scenes of where we are in business right now. I'm sure it will be cringeworthy when we listen back at the end of the year or 200 episodes later. It will also be real, raw and true representation where we were in business, how far we have come and how far we have to go.