Delta Kay is an Arakwal woman from the Byron Bay region, known as Bundjalung Nation.

In this episode I was privileged to share a deeper understanding of the Australian Aboriginal culture. Together, we discussed the importance of preserving and protecting culture, and the beautiful way that aboriginal people nourish, and are nourished by their country.

Our Aboriginal culture links the past, present and future and is expressed through our stories, art and songs, our dance and ceremony, and the way we understand and respect Country. Much has been handed down from our ancestors over a long time and we work to keep this valuable knowledge and connection to Country alive.

I hope that through this conversation you are inspired to learn more about the culture of the country in which you live and those that you visit. Not just for protecting culture, but to enrich your own experience.

https://theownerscollective.com/podcasts/delta-kay/

Tess Guinery is an artist, designer and poet, as well as, a dedicated wife and mother to three girls, Peaches, Junee and Hopps.

Joining us with her Business Manager, Holly Masters, we discussed creativity, keeping things fluid and surrendering to your life purpose.

There’s much to discover in Tess’ dreamy and whimsical world, filled with beautiful words and sunny rainbows. She takes us through her journey so far, from being brave, taking leaps of faith and embracing a more artistic way of life.

https://theownerscollective.com/podcasts/tess-guinery/

Stone & Wood began when three mates chose to set up in Byron Bay in 2008 with a shared vision of building a conscious business and creating a village brewery for the locals.

Ten years in and they’re still fiercely independent, community-focused and have brought their brewery dreams to life.

We chat to the companies Sustainability Manager, James Perrin, about their initiatives and strong focus on local support, as well as, what it means to be a ‘conscious business’ a ‘conscious consumer’, and the power we have in our hands everyday to shape the future we want to live in.

https://theownerscollective.com/podcasts/stone-and-wood-james-perrin/

Tess Robinson is Founder and Creative Director of Smack Bang Designs.

At the ripe old age of 30, Tess has not only built one of Australia's most well-recognised design studio’s, but also has another three companies under her belt, She's co-authored a book, she recently won Young Entrepreneur of the year, and she’s a new Mum.

In this episode, we chatted through the reality of starting a business in your early 20’s, how to build a team with purpose, and the sacrifices it takes to build an empire like this.

https://theownerscollective.com/podcasts/smack-bang-designs-tess-robinson/

Odette Barry is the Founder of Odette & Co, a digital marketing and PR agency.

This is an industry renowned for burnout, and so within it Odette is championing a new style of working in this shape-shifting environment. Enter the Emotional Workforce, characterised by compassion, connection, honesty and support.

Through a combination of experience in corporate finance, running her own gig and the one wild ride of life, Odette is forging a new way by leading through vulnerability allowing her to be fluid in her management style create a safe and empathetic environment for both herself and her staff to thrive.

https://theownerscollective.com/podcasts/odette-co-odette-barry/

Emma McPherson is the Founder of The Plant Room. She believes that life is all about evolution, and it’s evident in everything she touches.  

A dedicated meditation student and experienced addiction counsellor, a few years back Em launched The Plant Room. Born from a spirit of growth and a curiosity about the wonders of nature and life itself, The Plant Room fosters connection and community.  Above all, it is a place for us all to come together and celebrate that life, is evolution.

https://theownerscollective.com/podcasts/the-plant-room-emma-mcpherson/

Verve Super is Australia's first and only super fund designed by women, for women.

We sat down with Verve Co-Founder Alex Andrews to find out more about the complex challenge women are facing in increasing their wealth and financial literacy.  

Alex has long been passionate about using business as a force for good. With a background in law and activism she is also the Founder of Get Hairy February to challenge gender inequality and raise money to eliminate violence against women. She’s a Byron Bay local and dropped by the studio for a chat.

https://theownerscollective.com/podcasts/verve-super-alex-andrews/

Finders Keepers is less like a market and more like a festival. With over 150,000 attendees every year, the Finders Keepers is the largest Design Market in Australia combining design, art, good food, live music and a fun community spirit all under one awesome roof.

Founded in 2008 by Brooke Johnston and Sarah Thornton, the aim for the market has always been simple; to create a supportive environment for like-minded, independent designers to sell their work.  

Now based in sunny Byron Bay, Sarah and Brooke dropped by the studio to talk through the highs (and a few lows) of building this incredible business and community Australia wide.

https://theownerscollective.com/podcasts/finders-keepers-sarah-thornton-brooke-johnston/

Louise Bannister is the Co-Founder and Editor of Lunch Lady, a magazine where parenting is not taken too seriously but a balanced approach to family life is.

Colourful, thoughtful and full-of-cheek, it reminds parents to keep things in perspective and have some fun. Along with Creative Director Lara Burke, Lou is also the co-creator of Frankie magazine, as well as Smith Journal and SPACES. A passionate mother of three, and incredibly interesting human, Lou and I sat down in the studio for a chat.

https://theownerscollective.com/podcasts/lunch-lady-louise-bannister/

Nat Woods and Dan Smith are the Founders Clean Coast Collective, a collective movement against the issue of marine debris on Australia’s coastline.

They run Trash Tribe expeditions, Their work, however, has a much greater impact than cleaning our beaches.  The transformation that they see their tribe go through on these trips has become stand out.

They’re also founders of The Corner Palm, a community co-working and creative events space in Byron Bay that connects people with one another, bigger impact, and creative pursuits. We sat down together in my Byron Bay studio with a cuppa to hear the whole story.

https://theownerscollective.com/podcasts/clean-coast-collective-nat-woods-dan-smith/