Dreaming of quitting your 9-5 to launch that business idea? Before you hand in your resignation, our BIZ career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst reveal what it really takes to succeed on your own.

Join Em Vernem to discover if entrepreneurship is truly for you, or if you're better suited to thrive elsewhere. Plus Michelle will share her crucial practical 3-step framework to validate your business idea before risking your savings

Whether you're contemplating your first side hustle or seriously considering going all-in on your startup dream, this episode delivers the unfiltered advice you need to make smarter career decisions—minus the entrepreneurial fairy tales.

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Resources:
- Here is the site that Michelle used to make her questionnaire
- Here is Sunroom’s early ideation survey from 2020 and Sunroom’s creator research and feedback form, plus here is the Tiktok content she posted. 
- Here is the link to Tech Ready Women that Soph was discussing.

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If you wanna see three of our favourite girl bosses in action, Mamamia Out Loud is going on tour! Jessie, Mia, Holly and BIZ’s own Em Vernem are heading to Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in May to celebrate 10 years of Australia’s #1 women’s podcast. Buy tickets to The Mamamia Out Loud LIVE ALL OR NOTHING TOUR here.

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Kimberly Braddish
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Welcome to BIZ - the podcast that's rewriting the rules of work for a new generation.

Join Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient), Michelle Battersby (launched Bumble APAC) and Soph Hirst (ex-Google) as they tackle everything from dealing with difficult bosses to knowing if your side hustle can become your career.

In this first episode:

Asking for a pay rise is about as comfortable as explaining to your boss why you've been late three times this week. But what if there was a way to do it that actually works?

Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to share their proven framework for getting what you want at work (spoiler: don't mention your expensive oat latte habit). 

Plus, they bust the myths about asking every year, using other job offers as leverage, and what to do if you get a 'no'.

Consider this your cheat sheet to having the money conversation - minus the awkward sweating.

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Hosts: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem

Executive Producer: Georgie Page

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

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As the world shifts more and more to online banking and shopping, fuelled even more so by the pandemic, there are more opportunities for people to fall victim to scams.  The reality is that it’s not just older, non-tech-savvy people being targeted.  More and more younger people are being taken advantage of too.

In this bonus episode Melissa Browne will talk about the most common scams out there and the top cyber security tips to keep your money secure in an online world.

CREDITS 

Host: Melissa Browne

Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Guest: Catherine Fitzpatrick - Westpac’s Director of Customer Vulnerability & Financial Resilience

LINKS

Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/

GET IN TOUCH

Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386.

Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doing taxes probably isn’t in your top 10 fun things to do. But a little time spent now to look over your finances can go a long way in helping you save money and reap the benefits sooner. 

In this bonus episode Melissa Browne will answer all of your questions about tax -        everything from what income tax is to how to maximise deductions especially when working from home. 

CREDITS 

Host: Melissa Browne

Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Guest: Lauren Law - Financial Educator at Melissa Browne Courses

LINKS

Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/

GET IN TOUCH

Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386.

Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whilst talking about finances isn't the most romantic topic, it's essential to every relationship. In the final episode of What The Finance, Mel Browne and Pallavi Sharda explore everything love and money, from joint bank accounts, marriage and divorce, and 'sexually transmitted debt'. 

Two special guests join them; Catherine Fitzpatrick, Director Vulnerable Customers & Financial Resilience at Westpac, and family lawyer Melanie Tonazzi, to shine a light on financial abuse.

CREDITS 

Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda

Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Guests: Catherine Fitzpatrick - Director Vulnerable Customers & Financial Resilience at Westpac, and Melanie Tonazzi - Principal Director & Owner of Sydney Law Group

LINKS

Splitwise: https://www.splitwise.com/

Westpac Life Moments Hub: https://www.westpac.com.au/help/lifemoments/

Sydney Law Group: https://sydneylawgroup.com.au/

Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/

Mamamia - The Split: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-split/

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A special thanks to our friends at Poly Studios on the Gold Coast! https://polystudios.com.au/

GET IN TOUCH

Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386.

Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shares: how do you know what to buy, how can you make them grow...and what are they?

Investing can seem out of reach if you don't understand the stock market, so Mel Browne and Pallavi Sharda speak to expert Sarah Conte, Senior Manager of Technical and Regulatory at BT, to break down how to choose and buy shares, diversifying your investments, and how much risk you should take.

CREDITS 

Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda

Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Guest: Sarah Conte - Senior Manager, Technical and Regulatory at BT

LINKS

ASX Sharemarket Game: https://game.asx.com.au/game/info/public/about-the-game

ASIC Money Smart: https://moneysmart.gov.au/

Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A special thanks to our friends at Poly Studios on the Gold Coast! https://polystudios.com.au/

GET IN TOUCH

Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386.

Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

CREDITS 

Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda

Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Guests: Nicolle Stuart and Samantha McDonald

GET IN TOUCH

Call us on the pod phone 02 8999 9386.

Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It might not be sexy, but it’s one of the most important things you can start thinking about now: private health insurance. So is it worth the money? And what do you need to look out for when you start thinking about it? This episode, Mel Browne and Pallavi Sharda break down choosing the right insurance policy for you. 

Plus, when it comes to wellness and health, why are so many women buying into ‘wellness'?

CREDITS 

Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda

Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Guest: Kelly Dalton-Moon - State Manager for Home Lending Westpac NSW and ACT

LINKS

Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A special thanks to our friends at Poly Studios on the Gold Coast! https://polystudios.com.au/

GET IN TOUCH

Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386.

Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

CREDITS 

Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda

Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Guests: Nicolle Stuart and Samantha McDonald

GET IN TOUCH

Call us on the pod phone 02 8999 9386.

Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buying your own home may be the great Australian dream, but like a good pair of jeans, home ownership is not one size fits all. From deciding whether you want to buy a house at all, to all the technical stuff, like mortgages, interest rates and stamp duty, Mel Browne and Pallavi Sharda take you through entire process, step by step.

CREDITS 

Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda

Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Guest: Kelly Dalton-Moon - State Manager for Home Lending Westpac NSW and ACT

LINKS

Westpac Mortgage Repayment Calendar: https://bit.ly/31PST3F

Westpat First Home Buyers Loan: https://bit.ly/3un9c42

Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A special thanks to our friends at Poly Studios on the Gold Coast! https://polystudios.com.au/

GET IN TOUCH

Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386.

Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

CREDITS 

Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda

Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Assistant Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Guest: Kelly Dalton-Moon, State Manager for Home Lending for NSW and ACT

GET IN TOUCH

Call us on the pod phone 02 8999 9386.

Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to What The Finance, Mamamia's new podcast all about getting good with money.

Superannuation: where does it go, how much do you need, and how do you make the most of it?

Often retirement can seem so far away that we don't give our super a second thought, especially when it's in several different funds. But taking control of your super now can save you thousands in the long run. In this episode, Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda speak to Melinda Howes, General Manager of Superannuation at BT, to wade through all the jargon around superannuation, and get the facts.

CREDITS 

Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda

Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Guest: Melinda Howes - General Manager of Superannuation at BT

LINKS

BT Super Type Tool: https://www.bt.com.au/personal/help/super-type-tool.html

Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A special thanks to our friends at Poly Studios on the Gold Coast! https://polystudios.com.au/

GET IN TOUCH

Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386.

Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to What The Finance, Mamamia's new podcast all about getting good with money.

Whether you work full-time, part-time, are a freelancer or own your own business, the working world can be a minefield to navigate. There's negotiating your salary, asking for a raise, setting your freelance rates, and all the ups and downs that come with owning your own business.

This week, Mel Browne and Pallavi Sharda tackle the subject of the working world, a topic that can often make us want to bury our heads in the sand. We also hear from Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, co-founders of wellness program Keep It Cleaner on how they turned their side hustle into a hugely successful brand.

CREDITS 

Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda

Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson

Assistant Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Guests: Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw - co-founders of Keep It Cleaner

LINKS

Westpac Business Banking: https://www.westpac.com.au/business-banking/

Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/

Keep It Cleaner: https://keepitcleaner.com.au/

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A special thanks to our friends at Poly Studios on the Gold Coast! https://polystudios.com.au/

GET IN TOUCH

Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386.

Email us at [email protected]

Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.