Meet Verity Hare, the powerhouse behind TradieWives - a thriving community of nearly 30,000 members supporting partners in the trades industry. From starting a Facebook group to help with her husband's landscaping business to building a comprehensive business academy and directory, Verity shares her journey of creating Australia's largest trade support network. Learn how she transformed a personal need into an empire while maintaining authenticity and fostering genuine connections.

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Join us for an insightful conversation with HR expert Amy Christophersen from Grounded HR, alongside guest host Jane from The Jane Edit. Amy shares her fresh perspective on human resources for small businesses, discussing everything from managing husband-wife teams to creating healthy workplace cultures. Learn why HR isn't just for big corporations and how proper people management can transform your business - and maybe even save your marriage!

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In the first episode of  the freshly rebranded Collective Conversations (formerly FAFO), Jane Ekholm returns to discuss neurodivergence in business, mindset, and the importance of understanding personal work rhythms. From tackling perfectionism to creating boundaries that provide clarity rather than walls, Jane shares insights from her 20 years of business experience. The conversation explores how different brains work, the evolution of workplace flexibility, and the power of accepting your unique approach to productivity.

Business/Professional References:

1. The Jane Edit (Jane Ekholm's business)
2. G Studios (podcast recording location in Central Coast)

Concepts/Terms Explained:

• Neurodivergent vs. Neurotypical
• ADHD/ADD
• Time boxing
• Growth mindset
• Boundaries as clarity rather than walls

Notable Quote: "Boundaries are not walls, they're clarity."

Upcoming Event Mentioned:

• The Women in Business Conference: Melbourne (May 2025)

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An important announcement episode where the podcast team shares news about Rah stepping back from her co-hosting role and reveals the show's upcoming rebrand to "Collective Conversations: The Women in Business Podcast." The episode captures the bittersweet transition while celebrating the growth of what started as an experiment into a thriving business community with conferences and events.

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Meet Rebecca Lambert, founder of the Freelance Jungle and portfolio career pioneer, as she unpacks the art of building a multi-faceted career. From disrupting old systems to creating inclusive communities, Beck shares her insights on how to thrive beyond the traditional "one job for life" model. Learn about time boxing, value-driven decision making, and why having multiple professional pursuits isn't just about income streams – it's about fulfilment, purpose, and creating meaningful change.

Number of fucks given in this episode: 5

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Freelance Jungle
• Girls on Fire Australia
• A Good Death (with Jessica Hawkins)
• Unashamedly Creative
• The Freelancer Times (satirical publication)

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Meet Sophie, the 20-year-old founder of Sophie's Slime Factory, who turned her childhood love of slime into a thriving business empire. Starting at age 12 with homemade recipes, she now runs a gorgeous creative space in Castle Hill with a team of 15. Listen in as Sophie shares her journey from kitchen experiments to professional slime queen , including the science behind the perfect recipe, growing pains of expansion, and how her family's support made it all possible.

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Ready to rethink how you make money in your business? Join Chris, Em, and Rah as they unpack the concept of pivoting - not just as a response to crisis, but as a strategic approach to building sustainable income streams. Inspired by Milly Tamati's "Independent Income Ladder" concept, the trio shares honest insights about diversifying revenue, testing new ideas, and giving yourself permission to explore different paths.

From practical tips about managing the financial side of change to real talk about the emotional journey of pivoting, this episode offers valuable perspectives for anyone considering a business direction change. Whether you're stuck at a revenue plateau, losing love for your current work, or just curious about creating multiple income streams, this conversation will help you think differently about your business future.

Key takeaways:

• Why traditional business "security" is changing
• How to test new income streams without risking everything
• Practical steps for smart pivoting
• Managing the emotional side of business changes
• Real examples of successful pivots

Plus: Special Disney wisdom from Moana 2 that perfectly captures the spirit of finding your own path 

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Ever wondered what happens when you stop limiting your business dreams? Meet Mo and Pat from Greer Films, who transformed their business from a home-based side hustle into a thriving studio space in regional NSW.
 
In today's episode, they share their journey from Pat getting fired (best thing that ever happened) to building a professional studio. Plus, they open up about juggling three kids, multiple businesses, and why sometimes you need to stop calling yourself a 'family business' to break through your own glass ceiling.
 
Whether you're dreaming of expanding your business or just love a good 'universe made it happen' story, this episode is packed with real talk about taking risks, backing yourself, and creating the space (literally) for your business to grow.
 
Number of fucks given in this episode: 21

Links to everything we mention can be found on our website: https://www.thewomeninbusiness.com.au/episodes/38

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Sometimes the hardest part of running a business is knowing when to walk away from clients. In this episode, we open up about our experiences of breaking up with clients for a bunch from reasons, like escaping challenging clients or re-focusing your business priorities.

We dive into the factors to help make the decision, how to handle the exit professionally, and why documenting everything is your best friend. Plus, we share practical strategies for breaking up with clients without burning bridges.

Whether you're currently thinking about breaking up with a client, or want to be prepared for future situations, this episode is all about protecting yourself and your business. Because sometimes breaking up with a client is the best business decision you can make.

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Meet Larissa Wright, a woman who manages to juggle four kids, multiple businesses, and still finds time to be everyone's biggest cheerleader in the business community. (And she recently won an award to prove it!)

Larissa opens up about how she manages it all without losing her shit. She shares honest truths about learning to say no, dealing with difficult relationships, and why sometimes you need to put yourself first.

If you've ever wondered how to build genuine connections in business (without the networking ick), or how to balance community work with actually running your business, this episode is packed with wisdom from someone who's mastered the art of bringing people together.

Number of fucks given in this episode: 6

Links to everything we mention can be found on our website: https://www.thewomeninbusiness.com.au/episodes/36 

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