The Debra Shepherd Podcast

I am honoured to welcome Co-Founders of Bettercup, Christie Kamphuis and Sam Stone to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

Bettercup is a female-founded, award-winning, purpose-led enterprise founded in Melbourne and launched in 2018.

As Australia’s most trusted reusable cup and reuse system supplier for major events and venues, Bettercup has cemented a place within the industry with an authentic reputation.

Bettercup is dedicated to creating smart and scalable environmental solutions for events that reduce unnecessary single-use waste at the source. 

In this episode, Christie and Sam share their business story and their mission to eliminate single-use plastic from event waste streams.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why Christie and Sam started Bettercup, including how they self-funded the business and their focus on prioritising locally made products.
• The impact one event can make by switching to a tailored reuse model.
• Why Bettercup is the expert in reuse and their emphasis on responsible product stewardship.
• How Bettercup educates and supports events, venues and organisations successfully implement a reusable system.
• Immediate and ongoing benefits experienced by clients partnering with Bettercup as well as patrons at the events. 
• The importance of taking small steps and focusing on the most sustainable reuse system over time.
• Taking a circular economy approach to reuse.
• Friendship, leadership, self-care and managing life and business.

Plus, more!

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CONNECT WITH BETTERCUP

www.bettercup.com.au

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I am excited to welcome Emma Lovell to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

Emma is an author, master of ceremonies, speaker and business coach who supports people to combine business, travel and self-care in what she calls the ‘bleisure’ lifestyle. The personal branding and remote business expert has run her consulting and coaching business for 15 years while travelling to 75 countries around the world. Her goal is to visit each of the 195 Member States of the United Nations by 2037. As host of the podcast The Emma Lovell Show, she has interviewed leading businesswomen and thought leaders from around the world. She is also a travel writer, with her articles appearing in national magazines.

In this episode of The Debra Shepherd Podcast, Emma shares her story, and we talk about her new book, The Art of Bleisure.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The importance of living a life you love, now!
• Why living a bleisure lifestyle is personal to you and how it changes depending on the season you’re in.
• Emma’s world stopped when she broke her back. Emma talks about the power of mindset, kindness and forgiveness in her recovery.
• Why Emma wrote The Art of Bleisure.
• Emma talks about the power of connection and what travel means to her.
• Common myths about combining work and travel.
• The importance of looking within yourself to stay grounded.
• Emma talks about success and what self-care means to her.

Plus, more!

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CONNECT WITH EMMA

www.emmalovell.au

www.emmalovell.au/book

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www.debrashepherd.com.au

Instagram @_DebraShepherd  

I am honoured to welcome Cherie Mylordis to the The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

Cherie is a leadership, transformation and innovation coach, work futurist and speaker who is on a mission to help organisations reimagine the world of work for a better future.

Cherie’s ambitious approach is founded on her belief that now is the time for bold leadership and transformation, because traditional methods no longer serve us. Through decades of experience, Cherie has gained deep insights into the challenges organisations face and has published a white paper about her research with leaders around the world.

As the founder of nextgenify, Cherie equips current and emerging leaders to amplify their impact through contemporary coaching, workshops and signature talks.

Cherie’s vision is to create a world where work is a platform for people to make a difference, drive meaningful change and contribute to a better world.

In this episode of The Debra Shepherd Podcast, Cherie shares her business story. We discuss purpose, leadership, stepping out of your comfort zone, doing meaningful work and what leaders can learn from the Olympic Games and integrate into business. Plus, so much more! 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cherie shares her story from being on the Sydney 2000 Olympics Organising Committee to founding nextgenify.
• What leaders can take away from the Olympic Games and integrate into business.
• How to get your team aligned to your business vision and purpose.
• The traits of contemporary leaders.
• How the key to future fit leadership is about working in 3D (Dare. Ditch. Dial).
• The importance of pausing and reflecting on what matters most to you
• What would you love to influence if you could do the best work of your life?

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SHOW NOTES  

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CONNECT WITH CHERIE

www.nextgenify.com

CONNECT WITH DEBRA 

www.debrashepherd.com.au

Instagram @_DebraShepherd  

Pauline Romao, Co-Founder of Bodhi Holisitic Hub is joining me on The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

Pauline Romao is an accomplished tech operations manager and a passionate believer in holistic health. With a Master’s degree in Business & Economics and over ten years of experience in the tech industry, including roles at Airbnb and Agoda, Pauline has a wealth of knowledge in building and scaling successful marketplaces.

In addition to her corporate career, Pauline is also the Co-Founder of Bodhi Holistic Hub, a comprehensive platform that connects individuals with trusted holistic health practitioners in their local area. She firmly believes in the power of holistic health and is passionate about making it accessible to everyone.

Motivated by the challenge of finding trustworthy holistic practitioners and frustrated by the lack of clear standards, Pauline and her Co-Founder Helen Mulan, founded Bodhi Holistic Hub. This platform brings together over 70 modalities, including Ayurveda, Reiki, and Kinesiology and verifies each practitioner through a rigorous screening process.

Pauline is passionate about helping more people discover the benefits of holistic health and believes that Bodhi can play a key role in bringing about positive change. 

In this episode, Pauline shares her business story. We discussed how Bodhi Holistic Hub is making holistic care simple, trustworthy and accessible. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Living a life with purpose. 
• How Pauline and Helen’s shared passion for holistic care led them to start Bodhi Holistic Hub. 
• The power of technology to facilitate connection and trust. 
• Bodhi Holistic Hub features over 70 different modalities and a learning hub which empowers people to control their health. Pauline talks about their business journey, their focus on creating a network of vetted practitioners and the power of community. 
• Prioritising preventative care and how holistic health looks at the whole body. 
• Making holistic care accessible and removing the fear and woo that often surrounds some holistic care practices. 

Plus, so much more! 

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CONNECT WITH PAULINE

www.bodhiholistichub.com

Instagram @BodhiHolisticHub

CONNECT WITH DEBRA 

www.debrashepherd.com.au

Instagram @_DebraShepherd  

I am thrilled to welcome back Kate Toon to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

Kate Toon is an award-winning entrepreneur and the bestselling author of Six Figures in School Hours. From her humble backyard shed on the Central Coast of NSW she masterminds an ambitious business universe, helping thousands of other humans to build their own version of success through digital marketing and business know-how. Kate is a renowned speaker, mentor, educator and podcaster. She’s been named Australia’s Most Influential Small Business Woman, one of Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders and Businesswoman of the Year, and was a finalist in the Australian Business Book Awards. In her spare time Kate can be found taking gym selfies, trying to master rollerskating, or curled up with a good book in her very own bookshop - the Umina Beach Book Nook. 

In this episode, Kate discusses the truth about making money while you sleep.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Using the skills you already have to create passive income in a meaningful way. Kate discusses why she wrote Six Figures While You Sleep.
• Kate explains what passive income actually is and why ADPIPs are the way forward.
• How to decide if ADPIPs are for you.
• Why the gem of the idea often lies in what you are already doing in your business.
• Coming up with your big little idea.
• The benefits of creating ADPIPs for your business and four examples of ADPIPs to consider creating for your business.
• Getting to the heart and soul of your ideal audience for deeper connection.
• Common problems business owners experience when creating an ADPIP.

Plus, more!

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SHOW NOTES  

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CONNECT WITH KATE

www.katetoon.com

www.uminabeachbooknook.com.au

Connect with Kate on Instagram @KateToon or @uminabeachbooknook

CONNECT WITH DEBRA 

www.debrashepherd.com.au

Instagram @_DebraShepherd  

Many business owners and entrepreneurs go into business with the excitement of being in control of their schedule. They dream of flexibility and freedom, space to do what they want yet in many cases what ends up happening is overwhelm and chaos. Did you start your business for flexibility or chaos?

Join me for this conversation on The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

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www.debrashepherd.com.au

Instagram @_DebraShepherd  

Communication must be a key focus if you want your people to be engaged, productive and aligned to your values, vision and business goals. There is a very close relationship between meaningful communication and employee engagement. In this conversation on The Debra Shepherd Podcast, I share a practical step for leaders, business owners and entrepreneurs that will help you drive employee engagement in your business.

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I am thrilled to welcome Lauren Jordan and Natalie Winter the Co-Founders of SoulPops Cacao to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

The SoulPops story began on two different paths, and everything came together when Lauren and Natalie sparked a life-long friendship. 

Lauren’s purpose has always involved people and connection. With a background in fitness and cafes, Lauren is driven to help people feel good about themselves, whether it’s through movement, food, laughter or conversation. 

Natalie has a natural ability to create effortless beauty. From fashion design all the way through to products and packaging, Natalie believes in the power of intentional design in every detail, with customer experience being her ultimate goal. 

Over the years, Lauren and Natalie frequently enjoyed the experience of cacao. It quickly became a regular part of their daily lives, providing more than nutritional benefits. 

An integral part of their self-development and wellness journeys, Lauren and Natalie knew this wonderful plant needed to be made available and accessible for everyone to enjoy. 

Together, they have created a beautiful and very unique Australian made cacao product and, in this conversation, they share their business story. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• The importance of playfulness, curiosity and zooming back in life and business.
• Friendship and business, how SoulPops Cacao was born and how Lauren and Natalie began working together.
• A vision of bringing the power of cacao to as many people as possible and making it accessible to everyone.
• The mind, body and spiritual benefits of cacao.
• Why SoulPops Cacao is unique and stands out from other cacao brands.
• The importance of people, connection and community.
• How SoulPops Cacao has grown since it began and what lies ahead for the business.
• Finding gratitude within before you look outside of yourself.

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CONNECT WITH SOULPOPS CACAO

Connect on Instagram @soulpopscacao

www.soulpops.com.au

CONNECT WITH DEBRA 

www.debrashepherd.com.au

Instagram @_DebraShepherd  

What are you creating for yourself this week in your life and business?  I’m not referring to your to do list. I’m all for planning a to do list on a Sunday for the week ahead but this question is a little different and in this quick conversation, I’m explaining why. Plus, I’m sharing six powerful questions that will have a profound impact on your life and business.

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SHOW NOTES  

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CONNECT WITH DEBRA 

www.debrashepherd.com.au

Instagram @_DebraShepherd  

I am honoured to welcome Teisha Rose, Founder of Hurdle2Hope® to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

Teisha is a pioneer in health and wellness mindset, turning her experiences with multiple sclerosis and stage four breast cancer into a source of inspiration and empowerment. As the founder of Hurdle2Hope®, author of 'Life Interrupted', and host of the 'Wellbeing Interrupted' podcast, she has created the transformative Hurdle2Hope® Roadmap. This roadmap provides mindset insights and strategies for individuals living with chronic illness, as well as health professionals and caregivers. An Executive Contributor at Brainz Magazine, Teisha shares her inspiring story and insights as a keynote speaker, aiming to make a significant impact on the health and wellness community. 

In this episode, Teisha shares her extraordinary story of courage, bravery, resilience, hope and inspiration. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• The two significant moments that defined Teisha’s life.
• How multiple sclerosis helped Teisha deal with her  cancer diagnosis.
• Teisha talks about the power of mindset on her healing journey and the difference between an authentic mindset and a positive mindset.
• How learning, evolution and growth is our resilience.
• Creating an environment that enables you to tap into your strength.
• The importance of connection, community and having the right support network around you.
• The evolution of Hurdle2Hope® and how the business is not only helping people living with a chronic or life changing illness, but it’s also supporting the healthcare industry. 
• How unexpected hurdles will interrupt our lives but it’s our response that will define our experience.
• Teisha shares her definition of success.

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SHOW NOTES  

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CONNECT WITH TEISHA

Connect with Teisha on Instagram

www.hurdle2hope.com

CONNECT WITH DEBRA 

www.debrashepherd.com.au

Instagram @_DebraShepherd