Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt and practical episode, I chat with Christine Jade, founder of The Butterfly Bookkeeper, about her powerful journey from starting over after divorce to building a thriving bookkeeping business with purpose and profit at its core.

Christine opens up about how she navigated financial hardship, rebuilt from rock bottom, and found her way to the Profit First methodology, a game-changing system that helped her take control of her business finances—and now helps her do the same for others.

We also dive into the lessons she’s learned about hiring, systems, boundaries, and staying grounded while growing a business and raising a family.

We explore:

💬 Rebuilding her life from scratch after personal loss
💬 The shift from business analyst to entrepreneur
💬 Cash flow struggles and the moment she knew something had to change
💬 Discovering and implementing the Profit First system
💬 Creating systems to save time, manage staff, and stay sane
💬 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in tough circumstances
💬 Looking ahead—what’s next for Christine and The Butterfly Bookkeeper

If you’ve ever wondered, “Can I really keep going?”—this episode will remind you that you absolutely can.

Practical Takeaways for Listeners:

✅You’re never starting from zero—your past experience is part of your power
✅Cash flow clarity changes everything—and Profit First can help you get there
✅Don’t hire on hope—hire with a system
✅Balancing business and family is possible with the right structure and mindset
✅Your story can become your strength—even when it doesn’t feel like it yet

Episode Description:

In this inspiring episode of the Women With Altitude Podcast, I sit down with Jenni Eaton, the award-winning solopreneur behind Eaton Cakes. Jenni opens up about her journey as a sole trader, navigating crippling self-doubt, and how she found the confidence to grow a successful business.

She also shares the power of giving back, supporting seven local charities, and how staying true to your core values shapes your business decisions. If you've ever felt stuck in self-doubt or wondered how to weave purpose into your business, this episode is for you!

🔹 Key Takeaways:

✅ How Jenni overcame self-doubt in business

✅ The importance of giving back and supporting local charities

✅ Why your core values should guide every business decision

✅ The realities of running a successful solo business

💡 Grab a cuppa and tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, resilience, and heart.

Connect with Jenni:

• Website: eatoncakes.com.au
• Instagram: @eatoncakes
• Facebook: @Eatoncakes84

🎙️ Episode Summary:

Gayathri Singh is a lawyer and the founder of New Wave Legal, a law firm created to break the mould of traditional legal practice. With a fixed-fee model designed to offer transparent and accessible legal support, Gayathri is on a mission to make quality legal advice available to more people—especially small business owners.

After a decade in private practice, she saw how often people were priced out of the support they needed. Her response? Create a firm where legal help is approachable, affordable, and human.

As an introvert in a competitive industry, Gayathri once questioned if she had what it took. But rather than trying to become someone she wasn’t, she leaned into her natural strengths—deep listening, empathy, analytical thinking, and genuine connection. That choice has shaped her life and business, and now she helps others do the same.

In this episode, she shares her journey from silent strength to confident leadership, her legal tips for women in business, and how building a business your way can be your greatest advantage.

💡 What You'll Learn:

• Why Gayathri left private practice to build a law firm on her own terms
• How introversion became her greatest business strength
• Her approach to boundaries, mindfulness, and being present while raising a family and running a business

How small communities like Women With Altitude helped her grow her network the introvert-friendly way
Legal tips every woman in business should know (even if you hate legal stuff!)

✅ Actionable Legal Tips for Business Owners:

• Choose the Right Structure: Sole trader, company, or partnership? Each has implications for tax, liability, and growth.
• Use Clear Contracts: Never rely on handshakes—written agreements are essential for protection.
• Protect Your Brand: Register your business name, trademarks, and IP early.

Know Your Obligations: Employment laws, consumer rights, and privacy compliance matter more than you think.
Get Legal Advice Early: Waiting can be costly. A small legal check-up early can save big headaches later.

🎧 Why This Episode Matters:

• For introverts and non-traditional entrepreneurs: Gayathri’s story proves that success isn’t about being the loudest in the room—it’s about being the most authentic.
• For women in business: You’ll leave feeling legally confident, ready to protect your business, and less overwhelmed by legal lingo.

For everyone listening: You'll be reminded that creating your own path—on your own terms—is not only possible but powerful.

📌 Connect with Gayathri:

• Website: New Wave Legal
• Instagram: @newwavelegal
•  LinkedIn: Gayathri Singh

💡 Topic:  Navigating Life and Business Through the Lens of Death

In this thought-provoking episode of the Women With Altitude Podcast, we sit down with Leanne Edgars, a compassionate and insightful death doula, to explore the profound lessons that come from working with people at the end of their lives. Leanne shares her business journey into this unique profession and how the wisdom she’s gained can inspire us to live more fully and authentically.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨  What a death doula does and how they support individuals and families
✨ The surprising lessons about life that come from working with death
✨ How facing mortality can reshape your priorities in life and business
✨ Why open conversations about death are essential for personal growth
✨ The connection between end-of-life care and living a purpose-driven life

Practical Takeaways:

✔ How to embrace the concept of mortality to find clarity and focus
✔ Questions to ask yourself to align your life with your values
✔ The importance of creating meaningful connections and leaving a legacy
✔ How Leanne’s work can inspire a new perspective on time and priorities

✨ Final Thought from Leanne: Death is not the end—it’s a mirror that reflects what truly matters in life.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how to turn your email list into one of your most valuable
business assets!

🎧 Episode Overview

Your website is your digital storefront—but is it doing the heavy lifting for your business? In this episode, I sit down with Anne Maree Kerr, founder of AMK Consulting, to break down the essential elements of a high-performing website. Whether you’re launching a new site or refining an existing one, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✅ Website Clarity & Conversions: How to audit your website to ensure it's working for you.
✅ SEO Essentials: Simple but powerful ways to make your site more discoverable.
✅ Call-to-Action Magic: The must-have CTAs that guide visitors to take action.
✅ User-Friendly Design: Common website mistakes and how to fix them.

🛠️ Action Steps:

Review your homepage: Does it clearly explain who you are and what you offer?
Test your call-to-actions: Are they compelling and easy to find?
Check your mobile experience: Is your website easy to navigate on a phone?

📌 Connect with Anne Maree Kerr:

🔗 Website: AMK Consulting
📱 LinkedIn: Anne Maree Kerr

🎧 Listen now and take your website to the next level!

👉 Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help more women in business thrive!

In this powerful and deeply human episode of the Women With Altitude Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Chandu Bickford—mentor, educator, and courageous entrepreneur.

Chandu’s journey began over 25 years ago in a mud hut in Africa, where she launched her first business to support local tribeswomen—despite having no business training or resources. From those humble beginnings, she’s gone on to build and run three businesses, teach business and leadership for nearly two decades, and support women across the world in building lives they love.

But her story isn’t just about business—it’s about resilience. Chandu shares her raw and real journey of overcoming domestic violence, losing her home and business, raising her children solo, and rebuilding from nothing.

We also talk about the power of intuition and how quiet self-reflection, visualisation, and simple self-care practices can lead to courageous, life-changing decisions. This episode is a gentle nudge toward trust, inner strength, and the belief that even after hardship—you can rise.

🔹 Key Takeaways:
 ✅ Starting a business with nothing but heart and a mission
 ✅ How Chandu used intuition and inner wisdom to guide her path
 ✅ Overcoming adversity—poverty, violence, and loss—with courage
 ✅ Why business can be a tool for freedom, creativity, and healing
 ✅ Simple tools for tuning in, staying inspired, and taking action
 ✅ A reminder that you always have the power to choose again

💡 If you’re feeling stuck or unsure, this conversation will leave you inspired to trust yourself and take your next bold step—whatever it may be.

At Women with Altitude, we believe that kindness, empathy and helping lift each other up is the most fulfilling and inspiring way to do life. 

In this podcast, we have conversations with women who share their brave stories. The purpose of sharing your stories is to strengthen our connection as women and enlighten others through our experience.

In this episode, we chat with three Australian's: Rebecca di Noia, Kelly Lam & Cynthia Nathan about the mental health stigma in a multicultural society and how it affects your relationship.

Women with Altitude is a social enterprise that connects women to each other, provides support in business, leadership, purpose and prosperity. In our signature podcast, we focus on sharing your powerful stories and lessons learnt to assist others.

For more information on guests on this podcast:
Andrea Turner-Boys: womenwithaltitude.com.au
Cynthia Nathan: 3rcounselling.com.au
Kelly Lam: crazyrichexpectations.com.au
Rebecca di Noia: soapdevilla.com.au

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