My guest is Dr Lucy Burns, a medical doctor who runs a very busy practice and has a huge passion for health particularly when it comes to obesity medicine in helping people go from overweight and overwhelmed to being in control and full of health. One of the major components for thriving health is of course mindset, which is one of the topics that we cover in this episode! Dr Lucy has a wonderful knack for storytelling and using analogies to explain complicated medical and behavioural science. T...
Apr 11, 2022•48 min
This episode of the podcast is all about simplifying your marketing to avoid procrastination and overwhelm. Whenever you are creating something related to marketing, I want you to have 4 targets. Today I’m going to give you the targets, I’ll explain their importance, and then you can do the things you need to do and nail the targets! Key takeaways from this Episode Know your ideal customer avatar Have a strong, recognisable brand Use these 4 targets Get their attention Build their trust Convert ...
Apr 04, 2022•21 min
Nadine Nethery joins me on the podcast today to talk about the importance of audience research for creating copy that converts and how to go about it. It’s one of her big passions because it’s so often overlooked. Nadine is a strategic copywriter and brand strategist, who believes in intentional brand touch points within a fully mapped customer journey - I 100% agree with Nadine, I think it is incredibly important to get this right within your business. In our chat today Nadine and I explore all...
Mar 28, 2022•36 min
There will never be a perfect balance, but you can have a healthy blend! A blend that is comprised of 3 things.. A business that fills your purpose, a connection to your loved ones that fills your heart and strong self care habits that keeps you energised and buoyant. It’s the healthy work-life blend that we all can be working towards - the 5 steps I’ll talk about today is the recipe for a business ownership lifestyle, that has you feeling content, grounded and free from burnout! I’m a business ...
Mar 21, 2022•26 min
My guest today is Katrina McCarter the founder of Marketing to Mums, a marketing and research consultancy based in Melbourne, Australia. Katrina is a marketing strategist, best-selling author, international speaker and business advisor, who specialises in helping business owners and brands sell more effectively to the world’s most powerful consumer, Mums. Katrina is an award-winning businesswoman and mother of three, and so in our chat today not only do we talk about all things marketing, but we...
Mar 14, 2022•26 min
I decided to invite a few of my Ready to Rise program graduates to the podcast to share with you what it’s like to be in the program, what happens in the weekly group coaching sessions, and what it feels like inside the exclusive online group community. WHY? Because you need to know from not just me but from ladies who have been through the program - how it feels, what they learned and how their business and lifestyle has transformed to what it is today. I can help you go from feeling overwhelme...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min
My guest is Nicole Hatherly, an award-winning Global Brand Strategist, Profile Specialist, Business Storyteller, International Keynote Speaker, Expert Facilitator, Brand Led Growth Strategist and creator of global Personal x Professional Brand program Brand Your Way. For over 28 years, Nicole has delivered award-winning strategies and campaigns for iconic brands, global organisations, influential thought leaders and business leaders. As you’ll hear in the podcast, Nicoles superpower is guiding y...
Feb 28, 2022•49 min
When you're ready to take your business goals from dream to done, one of the best things you can do to elevate your outcomes in less time - is find a business mentor or coach who can help you to make that happen. But how do you know if you need one and if you know you need one, how do you find one? How do you make the most from that business relationship? Today I’m sharing the decision making process that I use when choosing a business coach and the types of coaching models and the different ben...
Feb 21, 2022•27 min
With the explosion of popularity of podcasts, one of the best growth strategies for your business could be being a guest on other people’s podcasts. I know it’s certainly a strategy that I myself and many other successful business owners use to get their services and products into the ears of their ideal customers and for those potential customers to get to know, like and trust you without meeting you - which is great if your customer base extends well beyond the place you live! My guest on the ...
Feb 14, 2022•31 min
Chances are you are a Mum and my guest today is someone who has most probably been in your house on your TV. Tina Harris has spent a lifetime in front of the camera as the much loved character Lah-Lah from ABC TV. We’re talking to the real person behind the character! Tina Harris is a powerhouse and very kind and genuine person, who I’ve had the pleasure to meet a few times in person. With 3 international TV shows and multiple viral YouTube videos including their latest video on YouTube which no...
Feb 07, 2022•31 min
In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve come to learn through my own business journey for what makes for a long standing business and a great work-life blend as a business owner. Key takeaways from this Episode I share the importance of having a clear vision and set of core values to keep you focused I chat about why you should have access to a comprehensive business framework and where to get one I reflect on the value of having a support network to keep you energised and inspired, and how I can...
Jan 31, 2022•36 min
In business we set big dreams, sometimes really big big dreams - which is exactly what you should be doing. Setting big dreams and going after them takes a truck load of courage! But in reality sometimes those dreams don’t end up happening! And that leaves you vulnerable to experiencing all kinds of uncomfortable and disappointing feelings. In this episode of the She’s in Business podcast, I expose the finish line to be not the be all and end all. Your life will take you to remarkable places if ...
Dec 20, 2021•24 min
This episode of the podcast is for Mums in Business who are feeling the stress of juggling all the things! I wanted to open up a conversation to help you to understand how the brain and nervous system works when it comes to stress, and the effect it has on our body and mind. I also wanted to open up the conversation about Mum Guilt. And the person who instantly came into my head to share her wisdom in this area was Dr Ali Young! Dr Ali Young is a chiropractor on a mission! To help mums reset and...
Dec 13, 2021•46 min
Marketing - It’s one of the most important pillars for a successful business and I’m always inspired by other women who market really well. Which is why I invited Jane Hillsdon to be my guest this week! Jane is a passionate award-winning marketer dedicated to helping small businesses in regional Australia create high impact marketing campaigns with a small budget. The key takeaways from this podcast Jane shares her business journey from small town girl to building a successful marketing agency a...
Dec 06, 2021•34 min
On the day that this podcast was released, I turned 39. I thought it was important to draw importance to honouring yourself - in all your awesomeness. I’m a big believer in celebrating wins (big or small) and your birthday is the perfect time to celebrate the life journey you’ve travelled, the infinite possibilities ahead and be present to appreciate what’s right in front of you. Links mentioned in the show My gift to you - Download 25 Christmas canva templates - www.donnahann.com/sillyseason Wa...
Nov 29, 2021•13 min
If you want to show up stronger and with a better work-life blend in 2022 - you need to first identify where we can make positive changes by objectively reviewing your business before you can future focus on your ideal lifestyle. This is where a comprehensive business health check is so important to identify areas for positive change. So on the podcast today, I’m going to go through the 6 core pillars of business success in the form of a business health check! And why you should be doing it on a...
Nov 22, 2021•18 min
November is my fav month of the year, because it’s my birthday month! But also because it’s my signal to start wrapping up the year. I don’t mean sitting back and doing nothing for the last 6 weeks working of the year, because those 6 weeks can be a super important time for your business - however, what smart savvy business people do as the year begins to draw to a close - is they take the time to reflect before they jump straight into a new year. So in this week's podcast I want to share the me...
Nov 15, 2021•25 min
My guest on the podcast today is an expert in time management. Donna McNulty specialises in helping women in business, especially Mums, to create more time using her globally proven techniques and strategies that she's mastered over the last 15 years. I invited Donna onto the podcast to share her time management superpowers, because I feel that time is both our greatest resource as a human being, and also sometimes our greatest challenge. The key takeaways from this podcast Donna's journey from ...
Nov 08, 2021•30 min
My guest today on the She’s in Business podcast is New Zealand entrepreneur Marguerite Howlett. Marguerite is a powerhouse action taker and has been in business for 17 years! As a Mum of two, the way she runs her business now is different to the way it used to be and she shares her story of transformation with us. The key takeaways from this podcast Marguerites business journey, how it started and how its evolved to what it is today The importance of aligning your business to your core values Co...
Nov 01, 2021•49 min
What would it mean if you were to step into your own light? To stand in the full version of who you truly are, be strategic and resolute in your business decisions based on the lifestyle you most want? As an online course creator and business coach, it’s my mission to help guide, educate and empower female entrepreneurs to build beautiful businesses aligned to a heart-centred lifestyle. My intention with this episode is to inspire you to tell the world about your superpowers, play big and claim ...
Oct 25, 2021•18 min
Claire Standfast is the founder and owner of rurally based copywriting and marketing agency, Windmill House Creative. As an ex magazine editor and generalist Claire returned from a stint of living in Europe with one goal in mind, to grow the diverse creative assets of Australian small businesses. Clare is a HUGE advocate for female solopreneurs and small business owners who are looking to create cash flow and jobs for their communities and families and climb the business ladder – without breakin...
Oct 18, 2021•37 min
Today on the podcast I’m having a chat with personal fashion stylist Caitlin Marwaha. You might describe Caitlin's career in the fashion industry as a whirlwind! From a SAHM to a part time stylist, fast forward 7 years and Caitlin now runs a highly successful online community and membership called the CM Style Squad. Caitlin is passionate about supporting women to ‘get dressed with confidence everyday’ and she teaches her philosophy style made simple in her 6 week program ‘5 stages to style’ The...
Oct 11, 2021•31 min
As busy mums in business, often caring for our own physical health through exercise can fall to the bottom of the list of priorities. I invited Jen Dugard on the podcast to talk about the importance of physical self care and how to infuse it into our weekly routine, without it feeling like a chore. And while we did talk about that, we also talked about a lot more too! Jen Dugard is the founder of Body Beyond Baby, creator of Fitness Professional Education, Safe Return To Exercise and author of t...
Oct 04, 2021•31 min
We all have goals, but where do we start? This is a common question that can leave us feeling paralyzed by the sheer amount of work ahead of us to achieve that goal. Goals are so important as business owners because we need to give ourselves constant motivation so that we continually move our business forward. As an ambitious business owner, you have to be daring and courageous, to set yourself goals and be tenacious in making them happen. The key takeaways from this podcast Why we need them How...
Sep 27, 2021•21 min
Carla Bond is a business owner, Mum of three and wife. She runs a hairdressing salon and the founder and creator of ‘Think, Feel You’, a Body Confidence online course and community for women, designed to fuel their mind, body, and soul, so that they can feel incredible and truly live their best lives now and in the future, to create impact for generations to come. The key takeaways from this podcast People pleasing and the effect that it can have (not just on your choices, but also on your soul)...
Sep 20, 2021•43 min
School holiday meltdowns.. and I’m not talking about the kids having a melt down - I’m talking about you! The mumma meltdowns! School holidays can be jam packed with fun, spending time with your kids. They can also be packed with stress when you feel like you are splitting yourself in two to keep your business going and also doing your best to give your kids an awesome experience over the school holidays. So how can you avoid meltdowns over the school holidays? I’ll share with you how I do it Th...
Sep 13, 2021•20 min
In this podcast I’m going to help you to recognise overwhelm before it hits you, manage it and I’ll share ways that you can prevent it from happening in the future. What I know is that you can practice awareness and have a few things in your tool kit that will help you to recognise when overwhelm is rising up in you, and use those tools to dial down the overwhelm and prevent yourself from the trap of procrastination, which is the killer of productivity! This is what you will learn today: Why pus...
Sep 06, 2021•22 min
Let’s talk about time management! Juggling a business and a family is all about maximising your time and making progress. Typically, we are all time poor but there are ways to utilise your time and make the biggest impact towards your goals - I’m going to share my tips with you A massive part of time management is our mindset - and I’m going to talk a lot about mindset in this episode! I have found time management has very little to do with the amount of time we have and it has everything to do ...
Aug 30, 2021•14 min
My guest today is Jo Blowfield and she is an absolute powerhouse! In our conversation today, we talk about Jo’s 17 year business journey which has had its fair share of twists and turns along the way. We delve into how Jo navigates the beautiful and crazy mix of raising a family whilst building a business and a little about working side by side with her husband for the past 16 years. Jo is the founder and director of 3 businesses. Her latest side hustle is a company called ‘Business and Sequins’...
Aug 23, 2021•43 min
In this podcast I’d like to highlight a few things that will help to kick start you on the way to streamlining your social media marketing operations, so you can choose to carve out more time for you to grow other areas of your business or take the time to relax and enjoy your family. Do you want to be more purposeful in the way you show up on social media and build a strong brand that converts to sales and revenue? Does the thought of maintaining regular posts feel overwhelming and stressful? T...
Aug 15, 2021•18 min
