The Buzz with Karyn Harte

Emily Osmond is the kind of person you simply gravitate to, with a story that simply…inspires. With a mortgage to pay and no business plan, Emily took the leap at the tender age of 26 with a that burning desire we all know so well…  to create something new. After riding the highs and lows of the entrepreneurial roller coaster, Emily has found her space, and now runs a global marketing collective f...

Welcome to Season 4 of The Buzz and haven't we got a guest for you! It seems like Melissa Pateros has done it all, from the sales force to the skies, from Channel to launching her own make-up brand - Meleros cosmetics , and giving back to charity at every opportunity along the way. Mel is a woman who fills the room with confidence and grace, she's just that type of person you want to be around. Yo...

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One of our most popular episodes on the buzz was the story of skin specialist Kiki Abouchakra. We love Kiki and when we last connected, she told me I just had to meet and hear the story of Jesse Gaulke Jesse left school at 16 to tackle a carpentry apprenticeship and after qualification it wasn’t long before he had the realization that a day on the tools felt like a year … and something had to chan...

We are always told its best to see life as a ‘glass half full’, Well after meeting George Giannakopoulos from Little Heroes, I’m not so sure that’s the case anymore, as George’s glass isn’t half full it is positively overflowing. George is the ultimate optimist, with a work ethic that is generational, George has jumped multiple hurdles, worked incredible hours, stared burnout in the face….  before...

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘Be like Water ’, the idea of not being trapped to a certain mindset, not being ridged and feeling like you only have one path to travel.  As you grow, as your situation changes, ‘Be like water ’. Adapt, learn and be willing to change direction. Lindsay Marriott has spent a life of adapting, learning and living. From starting her career as a dolphin trainer to becomi...

There are some entrepreneurs that you just gravitate towards and Theo Ikosidekas is definitely that for me. After being retrenched from his regular 9-5, Theo was quick to realize that a new world of opportunity was building in the social media space. Understanding the power of influencer marketing why'll many of us were still taking photos of our cats, Theo built brands for others before launching...

Kate Merryweather's career progressed in a way that many of us would be familiar with. Kate landed her first job She loved it. She was good at it and she worked really hard at it. Everyone thought she was amazing and she began to climb the corporate ladder  …. And then like many before, she felt totally unsupported and as if she had to choose between her career and her new baby. Kate made the righ...

Occasionally you come across a person that showcases wisdom and maturity beyond his years, and as I sat down with George Filopoulos … I realized this instantly. After accidently showing his father that he had a talent for business that even George didn’t know about, our guest was thrown into a situation where his whole family was relying on him. George not only took over the reins of the family bu...

If you’ve ventured in to the Melbourne CBD over the last 15 years, odds are you’ve browsed and shopped at one of Chelsea Mcintosh’s gift shops. Chelsea is the creator of Spoilt Gifts and Homewares, a venture so successful that at its height it grew to an incredible 8 shop fronts in the CBD alone. But that’s not even the start of this story… because awards such as business female entrepreneur and r...

Welcome to season 3 of the Buzz. We love inspirational stories, Journeys that we can learn from. Reminding us that the up’s don’t come without the downs and that sometimes jumping in with both feet to the great unknown is life’s best option. Tatum Hargraves founder of the brow technicians’ is all of this and more. At one stage she literally had no money, was living for free at her sisters and all...

EP 00 | Season 2 Wrap with Host, Karyn & Producer, Rohan I would love to take this opportunity to thank all our guests for season 2 of The Buzz.  I love how this podcast is growing and am so grateful to the support and all the businesses that have reached out to join me on the podcast.  In this episode, I'm joined by my head of production, Rohan Brown to discuss some of the key takeout's and c...

S2 EP | Damien Breen, Mabel Jones  Damien Breen is your classic entrepreneur story. Growing up on a farm he realized early on that the family business wasn’t for him as he spent more time in the kitchen than out in the fields. With his parents blessing he trained in hospitality and began down his own path. Soaking up as much intel as he could working various jobs it wasn’t long before Damien took...

Penny Del Castillo's early work life was perhaps a story that many can relate to…. Penny studied hard, knocked on doors, got a break, worked long hours, had some success and then got that sinking feeling that her chosen industry wasn’t where she wanted to be. While most would push that feeling deep down inside and continue on the path, this is just not Pennys style and she pivoted into the world o...

Merrin Schnabel knows that all to familiar feeling of overwhelm, that sinking state that you are doing everything you can but are still only treading water. As Merrin explains, she had the breakdown in order to have the break though. There is so much we can learn from this chat, Merrin is a influencer, entrepreneur, speaker, motivator, mother and creator of the Geelong Women's Business Club How do...

The story of Kimmie Fox is a journey that involves determination, expertise and even a house burning down! What started out as a way for a new mum to bring in some extra cash, quickly turned into a passion that has taken Kimmie international. From a spare room, to bricks and mortar to a booming online school and building her own makeup conference - Kimmie Fox is doing it all with the Bombshell bea...

S2 E5 | Kate Heslop, Be Podiatry It was Ralph Waldo Emerson who said - Once you make a decision the universe will conspire to make it happen. This is perhaps a saying that best sums up the life of Kate Heslop. As a fearless 23 year old the opportunity arose to purchase her very own podiatry business. Kate grabbed it with both hands This belief in herself, and the willingness to learn on the run wo...

S2 E4 | Nick Costanzo, Nicks Gnocchi & Pasta The old saying ‘If you love what you do, you won’t work a day in your life’ rings true when meeting my next guest. Nick Constanzo started making pasta as a hobby, as a way to reconnect with his family history and his late Nonna…. However, it didn’t take long before Nicks eye for opportunity revealed a gap in the market place and Nicks Gnocchi and Pa...

S2 E3 | Jade Cook, The Brow Bible Academy If you looked up energy, single focus and unwavering drive in the dictionary you would see a photo of our next guest, Jade Cook from the Brow Bible Academy. Honing her beauty skills on cruise ships, Jade was ready to launch her first venture as soon as she hit the shores of Australia. Her passion for success was so immense that even cancer couldn’t bring h...

S2 E2 | Emma Cunningham, Entrepreneur You are about to be blown away with the story of Emma Cunningham As a long-term government employee, Emma realized that she just wasn’t on a path to fulfill the possibilities of life. It was then she dipped her toe into the world of e-commerce…. It was only months that passed before Emma had quit her job, found a mentor and put together a business plan that pu...

S2 E1 | Farah Mak, Self-Worth Movement What a way to kick off season 2 -  as we sprinkle a little sparkle around with the sensational Farah Mak You may know Farah from our TV screens with roles in Love Child and Neighbours to name a few…. but Farah’s story goes so much deeper. A survivor of domestic violence, a key-note speaker, a tv presenter, actor, voice over artist, mother: yes she is all thes...

EP 10 | Season 1 Wrap with Host, Karyn & Producer, Rohan What a wonderful and inspirational first season it has been. So much fun, so many incredible small business success stories and so many learnings to take away. In this episode, I discuss some of the key takeout's and common themes that we were privileged to across our first season.  A big thankyou to all our guests, we loved having you o...

EP 9 | Jodi Crocker from Baketico & Wonder Pies Meet the incredible Jodi Crocker. As a young girl Jodi's mother instilled in her that anything was possible, and didn't she listen. From an underage nightclub worker who took in upon herself to book in her favourite international acts, to opening of her first restaurant that would end in the ultimate tragedy. Jodi has had quite the business journ...

EP 8 | Alex Guiliani, Dulce Gelateria For as long as Alex Giuliani could remember she dreamed of a life in Forensic Science. She studied hard, she put in the hours and 6 years later she had the degree .... that she would never use. From forensic science to frozen fun... Alex would pivot with her Ice Cream making father in-law and instead create a high end brand that has a community talking... Dolc...

EP 7 | Aleem Yusuf, Aleem Yusuf Couture You are about to hear a story that would be more suited on the big screens of Hollywood. Aleem Yusuf, was a boy that never quite felt like he fit into his traditional world in Pakistan. When Aleem travelled to study in Australia as a young man, he followed the path expected of him and found success in the the field of Dentistry  In the background however, hi...