What do a dropped debit card in the dunny, burnout, and economic flatlines have in common? Apparently, a lot. In this raw and hilarious episode, Elsa is joined by money mindset queen and author of Get Rich, Lucky Bitch, Denise Duffield-Thomas, for a real AF convo about navigating hard seasons, business funk, and why we all need to stop trying to be “healed” and start giving ourselves some damn grace.

Together, they unpack:

• Why success doesn’t mean you’ve graduated from doing the work
• How to keep showing up when your tank (and bank) feels empty
• The power of batching, boundaries, and separating yourself from your biz
• The truth about payment plans, financial wobble, and not spiralling into unworthiness

Hot Takeaways:

• “It’s always summer in Lucky Bitch land” — but even Denise learned the hard way that seasons matter
• Read the room, pivot your offers, and adapt without selling your soul
• Give yourself permission to be in your mum era, burnout era, _whatever-the-f_ck era*
• “Lucky we’re rich” – your new nervous system reset mantra
• Payment plans? Totally normal. Just manage the emotional labour of it smartly

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisedt/?hl=en
Website: https://www.denisedt.com/

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Website: https://elsamitchell.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsa_mitchell_/
FREE Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bossyb.businessownersunited

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In this deeply moving and raw episode, Elsa sits down with the remarkable Nikki Everett—former palliative care and prison mental health professional, now author of Uncomfortably Comfortable. What starts as a random DM exchange turns into an unforgettable conversation about trauma, grief, healing, and turning unimaginable pain into purpose.

Nikki shares her gripping story—from surviving violent incidents in the prison system to experiencing full-blown PTSD and losing her ability to communicate. Her breakdown eventually led her to healing through journaling… which unknowingly became the powerful book now making waves around the world.

Together, Elsa and Nikki talk about:

• The harsh realities of working in prisons and mental health

• The silent signs of trauma (and what happens when you ignore them)

• Watching a loved one unravel—and the guilt that comes after

• Disassociation, flashbacks, and what PTSD really feels like

• The slow process of rebuilding a sense of self

• How journaling led to a global book release with no launch plan

• Finding beauty in brokenness

This episode is real, unfiltered, and painfully honest. It’s also packed with hope, humour, and some golden advice for anyone navigating their own storm.

If you’ve ever felt like your story was “too messy” to matter—this one’s for you.

🛒 Grab Nikki’s book, Uncomfortably Comfortable
https://sheismental.com.au/order-the-book/p/earth-sky-planter-4awkk-nazcb-2xel7

📲 Follow Nikki
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheismental_ptsd
Website: https://sheismental.com.au/

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Website: https://elsamitchell.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsa_mitchell_/
FREE Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bossyb.businessownersunited

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Today on The Bossy Bitch Podcast, Elsa sits down with the powerhouse that is Jacquie Maloney—actor, speaker, speaker coach, and absolute professional with a story that will stop you in your tracks.

Jacquie opens up about her deeply personal journey through pregnancy loss, the healing work she’s done with the Rose Garden Committee at King Edward Memorial Hospital in WA, and how she turned unimaginable grief into an engine for purpose, connection, and community impact.

This episode is a blend of raw vulnerability, professional wisdom, and the kind of humour that only women who’ve lived through it all can get away with. If you've ever struggled with how to show up in your business during tough seasons—or how to support someone else who’s grieving—this one’s for you.

⚠️ Content warning: This episode includes sensitive topics around pregnancy loss and grief. Please listen with care, and pause if you need to. You're not alone.

Jacquie Maloney's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-maloney/
Memorial Rose Garden: https://www.facebook.com/people/KEMH-Memorial-Rose-Garden/100084945055720/
Elsa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsa_mitchell_
FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bossyb.businessownersunited
Mentor Academy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elsamitchellmentoracademy

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In this solo episode, Elsa dives into a spicy and nuanced topic: the complicated truth about supporting local. As a self-confessed farm girl raised in a small town, Elsa knows the importance of backing regional businesses — but she's also had some real-life experiences that reveal why “support local” isn’t always as simple as it sounds.

Elsa unpacks the two sides of the coin — from the pride and power of supporting community-run businesses, to the frustration of rude customer service, lack of innovation, and territorial attitudes in small towns. She shares her personal stories, thoughts on flying in as an “outsider,” and why sometimes locals do need outside help to grow.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
💥 Why supporting local can be both empowering — and problematic
🧃 Elsa’s personal experiences in small towns (some good, some spicy)
🧭 The grey area of bringing in “outsiders” to regional communities
💡 The real reason people still choose external providers
🤝 How collaboration between locals and outsiders can be the magic combo
🛍️ Thoughts on big box stores, fast fashion, rising costs, and why it’s all just... hard
💬 Why business mentoring in rural areas needs sensitivity, connection, and zero ego

Key Takeaways:

• Supporting local shouldn’t mean settling for bad service or zero innovation

• Sometimes an outside perspective can offer new opportunities and vital connections

• Being private about your business is okay — especially in close-knit communities

• It’s not about competition — it’s about collaboration

• There’s no one-size-fits-all way to “support local”

Links & Mentions:
📸 Connect with Elsa on Instagram: @‌elsa_mitchell_
📧 Say hi via email: [email protected]
🌾 Apply for Elsa’s rural & regional scholarship: Contact Elsa
🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — it's like a one-way ticket into a podcaster’s panties (Elsa’s words, not ours 😂)

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Episode Summary: Welcome back to the Bossy Bitch Podcast! I know, I’ve kept you waiting, but I’m kicking off 2025 with a bang! In this episode, I chat with the incredible Jena Wolfenden, a talented website designer, marketing expert, and AI whiz based in Bunbury. We dive deep into the realities of juggling business, small kids, and a FIFO husband, as well as the importance of networking, boundaries, and embracing AI for business growth.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The realities of managing a business while raising kids with limited family support

• Why networking (both online and in-person) has been a game-changer for Jena’s business

• How AI is revolutionising small businesses and why you need to get on board

• The challenges and benefits of being part of business networking groups like BNI and the Mentor Academy

Key Takeaways:

• Different seasons of life call for different business strategies – and that’s okay!

• Networking isn’t just about referrals; it’s about building relationships and finding your people

• AI isn’t here to replace you – it’s here to help you work smarter, not harder

• Small businesses need to embrace AI to stay competitive with larger companies

Jena's Web: https://jenas-web.com/
Elsa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsa_mitchell_
FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bossyb.businessownersunited
Mentor Academy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elsamitchellmentoracademy

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Both this West Australian station and the family that have operated it for over a century; are held in the highest regard in Australian tourism.

From the ‘Insta’ viral outdoor showers, to the lovingly perfected homemade scone to the infamous ‘burger night’ - it truly is phenomenal how these wholesome elements have made Bullara one of Australia’s most beloved tourist destinations.

In this episode Edwina shares her story and how they managed to open up their working cattle station to the masses and create an iconic tourist destination in West Australia’s north coast.

Bullara Station: https://www.bullarastation.com.au/
Bullara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bullarastation?igsh=eDF5N2k3aWNmaWd1

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Imagine if you had zero care factor about what other people thought? It makes being a narcissist look like a fun time hey? (Kidding… obviously).But seriously I see this come up so often and hold people back SO much in their lives. It can be debilitating. And I hate that for you.So in this solo episode I get on my soap box about how and why you should stop worrying so much and just live the life you want on your own terms!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsa_mitchell_
FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bossyb.businessownersunited
Mentor Academy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elsamitchellmentoracademy

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As much as I preach about building community and “it’s not what you know its who you know” in business, I am also acutely aware that you absolutely can be successful in business as an introvert. And I love to share a perspective different from my own.

In this episode Tahryn, founder of The Social Bolt, shares how she has managed to build her business as an entrepreneur who is happiest at home with her doggies. I deeply believe there is never a ‘right way’. There is only the right way for you.

The Social Bolt: http://www.thesocialbolt.com.au/
Tahryn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialbolt/?hl=en
Elsa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsa_mitchell_
FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bossyb.businessownersunited
Mentor Academy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elsamitchellmentoracademy

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Meet my latest girl crush! I was recently feeling uninspired by the online space until a friend suggested I check out; Kerry Rowett.

I was instantly intrigued by the impressive line up of clients Kerry had supported in her business (Denise Duffield Thomas just to name drop). Well with one exchange of voice messages I was hooked!

Kerry offered me the most profound intuitive insights and I knew I immediately had to have her on my podcast.

In this episode we talk about life after divorce (for both of us) and how Kerry packed up her thriving face to face business and moved state and shifted her whole loyal following online as a Kinesiologist, Reiki & Positive Psychology mentor and coach.

Kerry Rowett Website; https://www.alignandattract.com/
Kerry Rowett Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/kerryrowett
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsa_mitchell_
FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bossyb.businessownersunited
Mentor Academy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elsamitchellmentoracademy

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She’s a bit of a celebrity in the SEO space and has a very long and impressive list of accolades and achievements as a female entrepreneur which is worth talking about in itself BUT….. the whole point of this podcast it to seek out the amazing stories behind these incredible women.

So when I heard about Kate’s successful execution of the concept of ‘nesting’ after her divorce, of course I had to find out everything there was to know.
And then of course we touch on all things SEO and how Kate has become a successful author because it would have been rude not too.

Kate Toon's Website: https://www.katetoon.com/
Elsa Mitchell's Website: https://elsamitchell.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsa_mitchell_
FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bossyb.businessownersunited
Mentor Academy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elsamitchellmentoracademy

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