When small business feels lonely, how do you build the kind of connections that actually help you grow without forcing yourself into awkward, salesy networking?

Lisa Morey sits down with Sally Manning (Business Manager of the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber) to talk about what relationships really mean in small business, why connection matters so much in regional communities and how to find support in a way that feels genuine and sustainable.

When life shifts in a big way, how do you keep building a business that can still grow, adapt and hold strong?

Lisa Morey sits down with Jacqui Stevenson of Ladysmith Park Perennials and her father Brett Stevenson of Market Check to talk about resilience, family, strategy and what it really takes to build a business that lasts. From Brett’s life changing accident and the evolution of his leadership style, to Jacqui turning a gap in the Riverina market into a growing nursery and design business, this is a conversation about backing yourself, building support around you and creating something sustainable for the long haul.

[Trigger Warning: This episode contains honest discussions regarding baby loss and mental health.]

When you’re building a charity from the ground up, how do you put the right structure in place so it can grow, stay sustainable and keep helping the people who need it most?

Lisa sits down with Katie Francis (Co-Founder and President of Bloss) to talk about what it really takes to run a charity with heart and structure. From governance and fundraising to volunteers, systems, sustainability and support services, Katie shares the realities of growing a purpose-led organisation while still protecting the mission at the centre of it all.

When your why is to do less. What a Wagga Physio with three kids and a chronic illness actually needed from her business.

Lisa sits down with Dr Sonia McMullen (Strive Rehab) to unpack what actually creates more breathing room: asking for help sooner, protecting your capacity and building a business that fits the season you’re in.

How do you build your business to the stage where you can step away without the whole thing falling over?

Lisa sits down with Tim Sheather (Sheather's Painting) in Wagga Wagga to talk about the overlooked strategy that has shaped his business growth over the years: learning from other people.

From building the right team to getting involved in the community, Tim shares how surrounding yourself with good people, staying open to other people’s experiences and giving back can help you grow a stronger business and become a better leader.

The Professor who built a business around how her brain actually works. 

Lisa sits down with Professor Sarah Verdon (founder of NeuroBloom Speech Pathology and Professor at Charles Sturt University) to unpack what neurodiversity really means in business. From ADHD and autism to workplace flexibility, late diagnosis, productivity, outsourcing and leadership, Sarah shares how understanding your brain can help you work better, lead better and build a business that supports the way you actually function.

STAY FRESH. STAY KIND. 

[Trigger Warning: This episode contains honest discussions regarding mental health, hitting rock bottom and online harassment.]

When everything seems to be stacked against your business, how do you find the momentum to keep going?

Lisa sits down with Jared Walker (That Butcher Shop in Lockhart) to unpack what it really took to survive taking over a business just months before COVID, learning the hard truth about pricing and profit, and rebuilding the business while facing serious health and mental health challenges.

From a town of 900 people to producing award winning products recognised internationally, Jared shares how community, leadership, resilience and honest conversations about mental health shaped the business and the life he wanted to build.

STAY FRESH. STAY KIND. 

When your industry feels saturated, how do you become the obvious choice people recommend?

Lisa sits down with Christina Guthrie (The Guthrie Collective) to unpack the reputation led moves that make a service stand out and spread, without louder marketing.

When you’re a young business owner, how do you get taken seriously, especially when you’re still building confidence, cash flow and credibility at the same time?

Lisa sits down with Rachel Fowler (The Press café in Wagga Wagga) to unpack what it really took to open the doors, the two year lead up, the brutal first 18 months and the choices that built a loyal community and a strong team culture.

- Why 'taken seriously' usually comes from consistency and decisions, not age.

When you’re running a business and a life at the same time, why does it still feel like everyone else has it handled and you’re the only one winging it?

In this short pilot, Lisa Morey (Mint Agency) introduces mint.ed — a podcast for small business owners in the “in between stage”: you’ve started, you can do the work, people pay you and now the business needs to run with more clarity and intention.

Launching on International Women’s Day 2026 with the theme #GiveToGain and Lisa’s living that by giving the small business community a show built for the moment you’re in.

Each episode features lived experience from local small business owners and people closely connected to the small business network, plus one actionable takeaway you can use in your own business straight away.

The Series 1 focus: getting taken seriously, navigating competition, building the right network and making cleaner calls as an owner.

Launching on Sunday 8th March 2026, with new episodes dropping every fortnight on a Wednesday AEST.

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