For Founders Sake

Today we’re joined by Anke, local GP, author, and proudly “crazy German”, for a conversation that’s as real as it gets. We talk burnout, boundaries, and why putting your health first might feel selfish but is actually the smartest thing you can do. Anke shares the personal moments that reshaped how she sees health and creativity, and what it means to truly look after your body, because you only ge...

Tom and Terri from Arcus Advisory in Moruya started their business during COVID, with young kids, a recent move, and a few curveballs along the way. No big deal, right? What began in the rumpus room grew fast enough to need a real office and a proper team and Terri stepped in to make sure it didn't all fall apart. Together they're a pretty unbeatable team. Tom's the calm, steady one, T...

Beck Thompson is a dating and attachment coach, podcast host, and author behind The Relationship Circle — and this conversation goes deep. Beck shares how her background in social work and trauma led her to specialise in relationships and dating, and why trusting your intuition as a business owner — even when it means turning down a client — is one of the most powerful things you can do. We talk a...

What do you do when a business you love isn't doing what a business needs to do - make money? That's exactly where Claire finds herself right now. Owner of Mogo Book Store on the NSW South Coast, Claire is in the middle of one of the most emotionally loaded decisions a founder can face: close, sell, or find a reason to keep going. But spend five minutes listening to Claire talk about books...

This week on FFS! we sat down with Clare, the founder of Soul Tribe Yoga Studio right here in Batemans Bay - and honestly, this one had us thinking for days. Clare’s path to owning a yoga studio is anything but linear. It starts with backpacking and late nights, winds through a quarter-life reckoning, a coin flip on the side of the road, and a wild story of how she came to acquire the studio that...

Today we’re joined by Peggy McAlister - a familiar name in our local area and someone who has built a reputation not just on results, but on the way she works with people. Peggy burst onto the real estate scene in 2008 and quickly became recognised as a top performer both locally and nationally. But this episode isn’t just about success - it’s about what happens when life shifts, priorities change...

Today we’re joined by the incredible Sharan - a true business veteran and the woman behind what many on the South Coast would consider an institution. Having been in business since just 18 years old and now approaching 60 at the time of recording, Sharan brings decades of lived experience, resilience and perspective to this conversation. She’s also spent more than 20 years in business alongside he...

Today we’re joined by  Kirsty , founder of Camel Rock Surf School — a business that’s not just teaching people to surf, but creating space for women in the lineup. After landing on the Far South Coast in 2018, Kirsty built her surf school in Bermagui from the ground up. But her journey hasn’t been all sunshine and salty hair. In this episode, Kirsty opens up about the darker side of breaking into...

This week on  For Founder’s Sake , we sit down with  Robyn and Abbey , the mother–daughter duo behind  CORABE , a beautifully curated interiors store in Batemans Bay specialising in one-of-a-kind vintage and upcycled furniture sourced from Northern India. What started as a shared love for interiors, travel and restoring unique pieces has grown into a thriving regional business bringing globally so...

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Aimee from APC Home Loans - bringing 17 years of experience in finance, banking and lending to the mic. With nearly a decade spent inside one of the big four banks before launching her own brokerage, Aimee shares how APC Home Loans came to life, what pushed her to step out on her own, and what she’s learnt building a business in an industry that can often...

This episode is a behind-the-scenes chat between Shelb & Em as we unpack how we’re intentionally setting ourselves up for the year ahead - in business, life and everything in between. It’s not about hype. It’s not about unrealistic resolutions. It’s about clarity, ownership and execution. In this episode we talk about: Scaling smart — and learning the hard way Toward the end of 2025, we made w...

In this episode, we sit down with  Matt Hatcher  — Mayor of the  Eurobodalla Shire Council , local business owner, and dad — to unpack what it really looks like to juggle leadership, business, community, and family in a very public role. This conversation moves fast and jumps around (in the best way), and it quickly becomes clear just how much passion Matt brings to everything he does. WHAT WE COV...

In this episode of  For Founder Sake , we sit down with  Gabby Good , co-owner of a boutique interior furniture and homewares store with locations in  Batemans Bay and Milton . Gabby’s journey is a powerful mix of creativity, resilience, and real-world business decisions - the kind that don’t always come with an easy answer. We talk about the day-to-day juggle of motherhood, running two retail sto...

In this episode of  For Founder Sake , we dive head-first into one of the most powerful yet overlooked parts of running a business -  mindset . Because no matter how good your product, marketing, or team is, the way you think will make or break your success. It’s just us this week - Em & Shelb - and we’re getting real about the mental roller-coaster that comes with entrepreneurship. From confi...

Episode 4: Resilience, Rivalries & Rising to the Top – with Skye Falzon In this episode of  For Founder Sake , we sit down with  Skye Falzon  — professional boxer, business owner, coach, and absolute powerhouse. Currently ranked  #2 in the world  for women’s boxing and chasing a  world title in early 2026 , Skye’s story is one of grit, discipline, and unapologetic determination. We dive into t...

Episode 3: Time, Money & Effort — The Real Cost of Growth In this episode of  For Founder Sake , it’s just us — Em & Shelb — diving deep into one of the biggest realities of both business and life: the balance (and battle) between  time, money, and effort . We explore how these three pillars show up everywhere — not just in business decisions, but in the gym, in relationships, in friendshi...

Episode 2: Building a Legacy of Consistency – with Emma from Sam’s Pizza In this episode of  For Founder Sake , we sit down with Emma — co-owner of  Sam’s Pizza , one of the South Coast’s most loved and long-standing restaurants. For the past 16 years, Sam’s has been a staple in Batemans Bay, known not just for its delicious food, but for its welcoming atmosphere, loyal staff, and commitment to co...

Episode 1: Welcome to For Founder Sake – Meet Em & Shelby Welcome to the very first episode of  For Founder Sake ! In this intro episode, we (Em & Shelby) pull back the curtain and share a little about who we are, what we’ve built, and why we’ve come together to create this podcast. Here’s what you’ll hear in today’s episode: Who we are – meet Em & Shelby, two business founders, mums,...