Hindsight changes everything. That’s why we are interrupting our usual broadcasting to bring you this special behind the scenes insight into start up life. Warning: It’s hilarious, raw, real, fun and inspiring.

Once upon a time I had an idea, how cool would it be to document a start-up business. To capture the ups and downs, highs and lows as they unfolded. Around the same time, I was plotting this plan, there was a super smart business babe working on launching her fashion label.

I was like hey, she was like yay. We caught up each month to chat about all the stuff that comes with launching a business.

This is the first episode of the 3-part series with Jessica Gwynne from Gwynne Co, a fashion label for long torso ladies (that’s anyone who can’t stand up in a jumpsuit without getting a little camel toe happening).

I’m truly honoured to be sharing this story with you. I know you’ll love it. Don’t forget to head over to iTunes to leave a review and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.

RESOURCES:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwynneco/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gwynneco/

Website: https://gwynneco.com

Episode 17 and I’m joined by Cat Kerle. I threw the list of questions out the window for this chat and went rouge. Well, less rouge and more with the flow.

Cat is from Everyday Magic and Reading for Clarity. Cat is a such an important part of my life now. WE have been online friends for ages. She has taught me so much about going with the flow, trusting myself and opening myself up for everyday magic.

In this episode we talk about:

- Intuitive business

- Balancing life’s pleasures

- Finding the middle ground between planning and flowing

I know you’ll love it. Don’t forget to head over to iTunes to leave a review and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.

RESOURCES:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cat_everydaymagic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingsForClarity/

Website: http://www.readingsforclarity.com/

Gwynneco: https://www.instagram.com/gwynneco/

This episode is all about owning your sh#t. I should probably an overshare alert on this one. 

We are talking to Shona Smithson from Sexy Selfish. OMG she is so fun! Sexy Selfish is all about money mindset and shona is hooking women up with the skills and knowledge to grow their biz and own their money stories. 

In this episode we talk about: 

RESOURCES:

Sexy Selfish  instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexy_selfish/

Sexy Selfish Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sexyselfish/

Sexy Selfish Website http://www.sexyselfish.com

Biz Mama Books  (Xero Course) https://www.skillseekercollective.com/courses/start-up-xero

SkillSeeking Business Babes Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/SkillSeekerCommunity/

Have you ever wondered what the main differences are between running a business with staff and contractors and going solo? Apart from the obvious, not paying wages and managing people. I wanted to know about the pros and cons. What it’s like to manage yourself. 

This episode I was lucky enough to chat with Jenny Boymal from Your Ideal Customer. She is in the early stages of growing her business. Your Ideal Customer is as the name suggests, focused on identifying and attracting your ideal customers.

Anyone in business will know just how important this step is for everything from marketing and advertising to creating and launching products. 

Jenny has a focus on developing and maintaining relationships with customers and strategic alliances. 

In this episode we talk about: 

RESOURCES

You can find Jenny on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/pg/youridealcustomer

Your Ideal Customer Instagram account here https://www.instagram.com/youridealcustomer/

SkillSeeking Business Babes Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/SkillSeekerCommunity/

Brunch and Learn event on https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/your-ideal-customer-brunch-and-learn-event-tickets-64943077493

In this episode of the Skillseeker Podcast we chat to Cassie who is the owner/operator of Edward & I floral design, located in the Yarra Valley (Victoria).  Cassie has achieved every small business owners dream with her business booming in this first 18 months, to the point she has a team of highly skilled designers working with her. 

Cassie has brides travelling from all over Victoria wanting Edward & I to be a part of their special day. She is sharing her behind the scenes and how this all came to be. 

In this episode we talk about:

RESOURCES:

Edward & I instagram https://www.instagram.com/edward_and.i/

Edward & I website https://www.edwardandi.com.au/

SkillSeeking Business Babes Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/SkillSeekerCommunity/

On this episode I chat with Sarah Airey from Sasa Collective. She is known for her handmade and super cute jewellery dishes.  

It was so refreshing to talk to Sarah. Not only is she super funny but she has this real sense of self-awareness so the insight she shared about her journey was so interesting. 

We have been bold with our 2020 style trends so watch this space to see if we nail it.Nothing was held back in this chat. 

In this episode we talk about: 

RESOURCES

You can find Sasa Collective’s website here. I recommend checking out Sarah’s Instagram here, she is so fun. 

To join SkillSeeking Business Babes, Facebook group click here. It is a space dedicated to your learning and development journey. 

You can find more about Biz Mama Books here. Rose has created a fantastic practical guide to Xero. I highly recommend if you are looking at using Xero to manage your accounts. 

  Today we are talking to Eloise Smith, social media manager and VA.

Eloise is only 10 months into her business journey and has already achieved so many great things, including booking out her social media management calendar. 

Currently, Elosie is consulting and looking at creating some online courses to share her skills and knowledge. Of course, information these courses will be available on the SkillSeeker Collective Website as soon as they launch. 

Eloise is so sweet. I had so much fun talking with her and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share this with you. 

In this episode we talking about:

· Chasing happiness in all of your business pursuits

· Charging your worth 

· Learning about what you don’t want to do is still forward progress

RESOURCES 

Follow Eloise on Instagram here and more details about her services can be found on her website here. 

Join the SkillSeeking Business Babes Facebook group here. 

  Today, we are talking to Julie who makes up one half of the Aacute brand with her sister, Kelly.

Julie is know for her beautiful handmade jewellery that is refined, elegant and polished. 

She is sweet, smart and cute and we are so grateful for the opportunity to talk with her.

In this episode we cover: 

- How to stand out  

- How in person events helped her grow the brand

- How continuous learning has helped shape the brand

RESOURCES: 

You can find out more about Julie on her website at accute.com.au Her Instagram is beautiful @aacute_j.

Don’t forget to head over to the online community to keep the conversation going and to get the skills to build your brand at SkillSeeking Business Babes.

In this episode we mention the wonderful team at The Digital Picnic, thedigitalpicnic.com.au. 

  Today, I was lucky enough to be chatting with Olivia Charlet.

Olivia is the CEO and Founder of Olivia Charlet International Ltd, a company dedicated to providing mindset coaching and training to ambitious women entrepreneurs around the world. 

This episode we are flipping it up a bit and she is interviewing me.

In this episode we talk about…

RESOURCES:

You can find out more about Olivia at oliviacharlet.com.

In this episode I also refer to Kerrie from Control Freak who you can find on podcast episode 06 and Di from Nunchi who is on episode 08.

Don’t forget to head over to the Facebook Community, SkillSeeking Business Babes to keep the conversation going. 

Today, I'm talking to Alexandra Strong.

As we speak, Alex is also working on releasing a line of womens fashion using sustainably sourced fabrics, and of course they are hand sown locally. 

She is passionate about sustainability and using old school methods to create exceptional quality products. 

In this episode we talk about: 

RESOURCES: 

You can find Alex's amazing products and more information about her on her website.  I recommend checking out her stunning instagram feed here. 

In this episode I reference Antiquate, turning fabric scrapes into woven works of art ON FURNITURE. You can find more here. 

Don't forget to head over the the facebook community at SkillSeeking Business Babes to keep the conversation going. You will also find learning tips and monthly projects to assist with the continuous improvement of your brand.