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 more im...
Feb 22, 2023•16 min
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 enjoyin...
Feb 19, 2023•49 min
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•21 min
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 min
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 mu...
Feb 08, 2023•35 min
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 05, 2023•53 min
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•43 min
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 ...
Jan 22, 2023•45 min
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•37 min
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 08, 2023•39 min
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 jo...
Jan 01, 2023•42 min
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 self-doubt - ...
Dec 12, 2022•21 min
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 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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•57 min
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•43 min
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•49 min
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 09, 2022•48 min
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 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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•41 min
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•51 min
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 min
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 04, 2022•37 min
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 min
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•43 min
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 , T...
Aug 14, 2022•46 min
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 07, 2022•41 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
