SPARK Founders

SPARK Founders

By Danielle LewisBusinessEntrepreneurship
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SPARK Founders episodes

  • A wine with: Sally Latham

    #awinewith Sally Latham, Founder of South Coast Edit

    http://southcoastedit.au/ 


    In this episode with we talked about...

    • How Sally started a hyper-local platform to support small businesses in her South Coast town
    • The importance of building a brand rooted in community pride and real passion
    • Why locals should enjoy their regions just as much as tourists do
    • The transition from social media marketing (Savvy Sally) to a mission-driven media business
    • How Sally juggles creativity, impact, and business growth in a small town


     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. 

    29 min
  • A wine with: Alicia Dunn

    #awinewith Alicia Dunn, Down Deep Drones  

    https://www.downdeepdrones.com/ 


    In this episode with we talked about...

    • How underwater drones are being used to monitor and restore marine ecosystems
    • What it takes to build a tech company focused on ocean impact
    • The challenges (and joys!) of starting a business in an emerging industry
    • Why Alicia believes innovation and sustainability must go hand-in-hand
    • Turning purpose into product — and how to lead with vision from day one


     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.  

    22 min
  • A wine with: Elisa Choy

    #awinewith Elisa Choy, Founder of Quantum Energy Shift

    https://quantumenergyshift.co/  


    In this episode with we talked about...

    • Blending economics, data science, and energy work to unlock human potential
    • How quantum hypnosis helps access subconscious knowledge and clarity
    • Using the theta brainwave state to solve complex business and personal challenges
    • The science behind intuition and why it’s a powerful business tool
    • Why Elisa believes the future of success lies in marrying logic and intuition


     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. 

    45 min
  • A wine with: Catherine Isaac

    #awinewith Catherine Isaac, Founder of Two Souls Co

    https://twosoulsco.com.au/ 


    In this episode with we talked about...

    • The experience of early pregnancy loss and how it changed her forever
    • Why she created Two Souls Co. to support other grieving families
    • Gaps in the healthcare system and how lived experience can drive reform
    • The emotional journey of starting a business born from personal trauma
    • How to honour your story while creating space for others to heal


     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. 

    33 min
  • A wine with: Emma Thomson

    #awinewith Emma Thomson, Founder of Emma Sadie Thomson

    https://emmasadiethomson.com.au/

     

    In this episode with we talked about...

    How she carved out a unique niche in plant styling and landscape design

    Working alongside architects and designers to create custom green spaces

    The power of saying no to cookie-cutter business models

    Lessons from 10+ years of running a design-based service business

    How creative freedom and client collaboration fuel long-term success

     

    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. 

     

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    21 min
  • A wine with: Vishma Mistry

    #awinewith Vishma Mistry, Founder of Mistry of Words

    https://www.mistryofwords.com/


    In this episode with we talked about...

    Why branding is about psychology, not just pretty colours

    How years in corporate marketing led her to entrepreneurship

    Launching fast: what happens when you stop waiting and start doing

    The connection between visuals, language, and audience trust

    Lessons in balancing strategic thinking with creative freedom


     

    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. 

    29 min
  • A wine with: Amanda Honpho

    #awinewith Amanda Honpho, Founder of The Hive App https://thehomehiveapp.com/

     

    In this episode we talked about... 

    • Turning a personal frustration into a tech business (with zero coding experience!)
    • What it really takes to launch an app while raising a toddler
    • Navigating the mental load of parenting — and designing a solution for it
    • Why you don’t need a tech background to bring a digital product to life
    • Building confidence as a first-time founder by leaning into community and support


    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.  

    24 min
  • solo ep #62 - kill them with kindness

    Join SPARK founder Danielle Lewis in a solo episode where she spills the champagne on her last decade in business.  


    In this episode, Danielle shares:

    • Moments in business where people forget you are just a human being trying their best.
    • How kindness can be an incredible sales strategy.

     

    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

    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 community | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark365 


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

    6 min
  • solo ep #61 - I don't look at cancellations

    Join SPARK founder Danielle Lewis in a solo episode where she spills the champagne on her last decade in business.  


    In this episode, Danielle shares:

    • Your business, your choice.
    • It is cheaper to retain a customer than find a new one.
    • Different business models require different approaches.

     

    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

    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 community | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark365 


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

    8 min
  • solo ep #60 - pick up the phone

    Join SPARK founder Danielle Lewis in a solo episode where she spills the champagne on her last decade in business.  

    In this episode, Danielle shares:

    • a successful sales interaction story

     

    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

    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 community | https://sparkbusiness.global/spark365 


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

    3 min

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SPARK TV is an interview series with the most inspiring female founders on the planet. We share founder stories over a wine to provide inspiration and strategy to SPARK your business growth.