In Good Company

Hello 2026!

Kicking the year off choosing our words of the year and talking through how we’re actually approaching goal setting for business and life.

No resolutions. Just intention.

Karina's Goal Setting Recs

Pinterest & Shuffles - https://help.pinterest.com/en/article/shuffles

MiGOALS Diaries - https://migoals.com/

Emma Edwards/The Broke Generation - https://www.instagram.com/the.brokegeneration/

Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

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We’re closing out 2025 the only way we know how — with a proper debrief and an eye firmly on what’s next.

In this episode, we talk through the good and the gritty from the year across our individual businesses, Hyde Dept. and The Management Group. The wins we’re proud of, the moments that challenged us, and the lessons that didn’t come easy.

We also wrap the first few months of In Good Company — what’s landed, what’s still taking shape, and what we’ve learned from building it in real time — before giving you a sneak peek at what we’re gearing up for in 2026.

Consider this our sign-off to 2025… and a glimpse into what's ahead.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Geordie Miles, CEO of Spark Event Group and VIPeople. From his early days in motorsport to launching Miles Per Hour, Geordie shares how backing himself led to building and scaling a national events and workforce business.

We unpack the evolution of Spark Event Group, the acquisition of VIPeople, and what it really takes to grow through mergers, systems and people - without losing your values.

CONNECT WITH GEORDIE

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/geordie-miles/

Spark Event Group - https://sparkeventgroup.com

VIPeople - https://vipeople.com.au

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Ever sat in a meeting nodding along while someone throws around acronyms you definitely don’t understand? Same.

In this episode, Em and Karina break down some of the most common business acronyms you’ll hear — from B2B and KPI to BAS, EBITDA and ROI. They also dive into government terms, marketing jargon, finance language and the random bits of business shorthand that seem to pop up everywhere.

Think of it as your unofficial translation guide to the alphabet soup of running a business.

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In this episode, Em & Karina share some vulnerable Good & Gritty business updates before diving into 4 Aussie Business stories.

1. The BoM spent $96m on its website rebrand

https://thedailyaus.com.au/news/BoM-spent-$96-million-on-website-rebrand-23-11-2025 

https://www.bom.gov.au/work-continues-to-deliver-website-improvements

2. Let’s talk (honestly) about the Tik Tok Awards

3. An Ashes test win in two days, but it’s not a total win

https://mumbrella.com.au/travis-heads-test-big-bash-pulls-record-tv-crowds-but-comes-at-a-cost-for-seven-and-kayo-908196

Black Friday Regroup

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cMu6GLFJFraG8RHCA9iSd?si=7aFCOQENS5mEZ3hOAnDasg

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In this week's episode we tackle one of the most daunting steps as a business owner - expanding through your people! 

Natalie Colton from CareerKind answers Em & Karina's many (anxious!!) questions and gives phenomenal advice to make it WAY less scary. 

👋 Connect with Nat:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/career_kind/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/career-kind/

Website - https://careerkind.com.au

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/youreingoodcompany__/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/youreingoodcompany/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@youreingoodcompany

Website - https://youreingoodcompany.com.au

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In this weeks episode, Em & Karina give an update on all things business in the Good & the Gritty, followed by a deep dive into some recent Aussie business stories that sparked their interest. 

SOURCES:

Menulog is leaving Australia - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-13/menulog-is-closing-down-in-australia-here-s-what-we-know/106002740 

A course correct for the Australian news in industry? – https://mumbrella.com.au/news-bargaining-incentive-back-on-the-agenda-907217

The Daily Aus (TDA) breaks even thanks to newsletter pivot – https://mumbrella.com.au/the-daily-aus-breaks-even-on-back-of-newsletter-focus-906264 

Has staying startup been a commercial decision for Shameless Media? - https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ20lg5j546/?igsh=cGs4YWFxazVnMXI5

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What the f**k is loyalty anyway?

In this episode, Em and Karina sit down with Gracen Hawks from Hawks Beauty to unpack what loyalty actually means in business. Is it repeat clients, word-of-mouth recommendations, or something else entirely?

They chat about finding the right customers, knowing when a client isn’t the right fit, balancing personality with professionalism, and how loyal customers are really built over time.

A real conversation about value, alignment, and mastering the art of the repeat purchaser.

For the second interview podcast, Em and Karina interview Gracen Hawks!

Founder of Hawks Beauty and Karina’s long-time go-to for all things beauty.

Em and Karina are joined by Sophia Salmon, founder of Wise Mind Consulting, to unpack how to find the balance between business and personal finances.

This episode dives into business structures, charge-out rates, and the realities of paying yourself - plus how confidence (or lack of it) shows up in your money decisions as a small business owner.

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Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youreingoodcompany__/

Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/youreingoodcompany/

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CONNECT WITH SOPH

Website: https://www.wisemindconsulting.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisemind.consulting/