SPARK Founders

#awinewith Tracey Mylecharane, Founder of TM Legal Atelier

https://www.tmlegalatelier.com.au/

In this episode we talked about...  

• Why legal documents are not just compliance, but a powerful tool for growth, cash flow and client retention.
• How poor contracts can lead to business destruction and costly legal battles.
• The hidden risk of using templates, borrowed contracts or AI-generated legal documents.
• Why contracts should reflect your brand, build trust and improve client conversion.
• The role of legal foundations in scaling, hiring, partnerships and future exit opportunities.
• Building a business that aligns with your life, not one that burns you out.
• The mindset shift from doing everything yourself to seeking expert support.
• Lessons for women in business about surrounding yourself with the right people and learning from others.

Get more SPARK in your business… 

SPARK Instagram Community | https://www.instagram.com/sparkbusiness.global/

FREE Mini Sales Course | https://sparkbusiness.global/free-mini-course

FREE WORKSHOP Start a podcast to grow your business | https://sparkbusiness.global/start-a-podcast-to-grow-your-business

$15k Quarterly Cash Grants for Women in Business | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-women-in-business-grants

Join The SPARK CEO Hub | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-ceo-hub 

Thank you to IP Australia for supporting the SPARK podcast and women in business.  

#awinewith Loren Bousfield, Founder of Gemini Creative Studio

https://geminicreativestudio.com.au/

In this episode we talked about...  

• How Loren built her business from pure survival mode after losing her job during COVID.
• Why being called “too much” became the foundation of her brand philosophy.
• The messy reality of starting a business before you feel ready.
• Learning boundaries, process and pricing after undercharging in the early days.
• Why copying someone else’s blueprint won’t build a business that actually fits you.
• The importance of testing, experimenting and treating everything like data.
• Building a business that supports your life instead of burning you out.
• Why women in business need less pressure and more permission to do things their own way.

Get more SPARK in your business… 

SPARK Instagram Community | https://www.instagram.com/sparkbusiness.global/

FREE Mini Sales Course | https://sparkbusiness.global/free-mini-course

FREE WORKSHOP Start a podcast to grow your business | https://sparkbusiness.global/start-a-podcast-to-grow-your-business

$15k Quarterly Cash Grants for Women in Business | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-women-in-business-grants

Join The SPARK CEO Hub | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-ceo-hub 

Thank you to IP Australia for supporting the SPARK podcast and women in business. 

#awinewith Thuy Pham, Founder of Spectrum Tuition

https://spectrumtuition.com/ 

In this episode we talked about...

• How Thuy “fell into” Spectrum Tuition after her brother grew tuition services.
• Taking over a business and making it your own.
• Developing your own IP for business success.
• Growing a tutoring business through franchising.
• The systems and structure required to scale beyond yourself.
• Lessons for women in business about owning the opportunity in front of you.

  Get more SPARK in your business… 

SPARK Instagram Community | https://www.instagram.com/sparkbusiness.global/

FREE Mini Sales Course | https://sparkbusiness.global/free-mini-course

FREE WORKSHOP Start a podcast to grow your business | https://sparkbusiness.global/start-a-podcast-to-grow-your-business

$15k Quarterly Cash Grants for Women in Business | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-women-in-business-grants

Join The SPARK CEO Hub | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-ceo-hub 

Thank you to IP Australia for supporting the SPARK podcast and women in business.  

#awinewith Bec Wakeham, Founder of The Dyslexic Clinic

https://www.thedyslexicclinic.com.au/

In this episode we talked about... 

• How Bec built a niche clinic focused specifically on supporting dyslexic learners.
• The gap she saw in the system and why she decided to fill it.
• The emotional drive behind creating a business that changes children’s futures.
• Educating parents and schools while running a growing practice.
• The realities of scaling a service-based clinic with high-touch support.
• Backing yourself as a specialist rather than trying to be everything to everyone.
• The responsibility and reward of building a purpose-led business.
• Why women in business shouldn’t be afraid to own their expertise.

 Get more SPARK in your business… 

SPARK Instagram Community | https://www.instagram.com/sparkbusiness.global/

FREE Mini Sales Course | https://sparkbusiness.global/free-mini-course

FREE WORKSHOP Start a podcast to grow your business | https://sparkbusiness.global/start-a-podcast-to-grow-your-business

$15k Quarterly Cash Grants for Women in Business | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-women-in-business-grants

Join The SPARK CEO Hub | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-ceo-hub 

Thank you to IP Australia for supporting the SPARK podcast and women in business.  

#awinewith Lisa Stephens, Founder of Aroma Hug 

In this episode we talked about...

• What it’s like to launch a new business after running multiple.
• The lessons Lisa carried forward from previous ventures.
• Why experience gives you clarity - but doesn’t remove the fear.
• What it takes to grow a product based business.
• Exploring new funding options like crowdfunding.
• Growing a waitlist before you launch.

 Get more SPARK in your business… 

SPARK Instagram Community | https://www.instagram.com/sparkbusiness.global/ 

FREE Mini Sales Course | https://sparkbusiness.global/free-mini-course 

FREE WORKSHOP Start a podcast to grow your business | https://sparkbusiness.global/start-a-podcast-to-grow-your-business 

$15k Quarterly Cash Grants for Women in Business | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-women-in-business-grants 

Join The SPARK CEO Hub | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-ceo-hub  

Thank you to IP Australia for supporting the SPARK podcast and women in business.  

#awinewith Sarah Petty, Founder of Olive Business Partners

https://olivebusinesspartners.com.au/

In this episode we talked about... 

• What rapid business growth actually looks like 12 months in.
• The realities of scaling quickly and the pressure that comes with it.
• Hiring team members and learning how to truly step into leadership.
• Letting go of control and trusting others to deliver at a high standard.
• The systems and structure needed to support sustainable expansion.
• Tapping into your networks for clients, partners and new hires

Get more SPARK in your business… 

SPARK Instagram Community | https://www.instagram.com/sparkbusiness.global/ 

FREE Mini Sales Course | https://sparkbusiness.global/free-mini-course 

FREE WORKSHOP Start a podcast to grow your business | https://sparkbusiness.global/start-a-podcast-to-grow-your-business 

$15k Quarterly Cash Grants for Women in Business | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-women-in-business-grants 

Join The SPARK CEO Hub | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-ceo-hub  

Thank you to IP Australia for supporting the SPARK podcast and women in business.  

#awinewith Aleace Macpherson and Rachael Radulovic, Co-Founders of Aloca

https://aloca.com.au/  

In this episode we talked about...

• How Aleace and Rachael identified a real-world problem and turned it into a tech solution.
• The realities of building a startup without a traditional tech background.
• Why having complementary skills is critical in a co-founder partnership.
• The importance of clear communication and defined roles in business.
• Learning to make decisions quickly and iterate instead of waiting for perfection.
• Building resilience when the startup journey feels overwhelming.

 Get more SPARK in your business… 

SPARK Instagram Community | https://www.instagram.com/sparkbusiness.global/ 

FREE Mini Sales Course | https://sparkbusiness.global/free-mini-course 

FREE WORKSHOP Start a podcast to grow your business | https://sparkbusiness.global/start-a-podcast-to-grow-your-business 

$15k Quarterly Cash Grants for Women in Business | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-women-in-business-grants 

Join The SPARK CEO Hub | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-ceo-hub  

Thank you to IP Australia for supporting the SPARK podcast and women in business. 

#awinewith Josie Robinson, Founder of  Robbies by Mrs Pickles 

In this episode we talked about...

• Starting a business from something you genuinely love doing.
• Navigating the transition from gifting homemade products to selling them.
• Finding the confidence to scale up and take up space in the market.
• Learning as you go, especially when it comes to pricing and packaging.
• Building strong relationships with stockists and local retailers.
• The power of branding and staying true to your values. 

 Get more SPARK in your business… 

SPARK Instagram Community | https://www.instagram.com/sparkbusiness.global/ 

FREE Mini Sales Course | https://sparkbusiness.global/free-mini-course 

FREE WORKSHOP Start a podcast to grow your business | https://sparkbusiness.global/start-a-podcast-to-grow-your-business 

$15k Quarterly Cash Grants for Women in Business | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-women-in-business-grants 

Join The SPARK CEO Hub | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-ceo-hub  

Thank you to IP Australia for supporting the SPARK podcast and women in business.  

Round Eleven is officially OPEN for application.

https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-women-in-business-grants

Applications open: 1 - 28 Feb, 2026Judging: 1-31 March, 2026Grants awarded & funded: by 10 April, 2026

#awinewith Yona Heyward, Co-Founder of Emekeli Research 

In this episode we talked about...

• How Yona transitioned from academia into entrepreneurship
• Understanding humanistic skills in the hospitality industry
• Lessons from moving a business across countries: From London to Australia
• Navigating imposter syndrome in male-dominated sectors
• Why women in business should back themselves, even without all the answers
• The power of saying yes (and learning the rest later!)

 Get more SPARK in your business… 

SPARK Instagram Community | https://www.instagram.com/sparkbusiness.global/ 

FREE Mini Sales Course | https://sparkbusiness.global/free-mini-course 

FREE WORKSHOP Start a podcast to grow your business | https://sparkbusiness.global/start-a-podcast-to-grow-your-business 

$15k Quarterly Cash Grants for Women in Business | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-women-in-business-grants 

Join The SPARK CEO Hub | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark-ceo-hub  

Thank you to IP Australia for supporting the SPARK podcast and women in business.