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Doing "more" is the default setting for most women business owners. We strive for more revenue. More clients. More milestones. More targets. But what happens when we stop reaching for the moving target of "more"... and instead strive for "enough"? What happens if we prioritise balance, freedom, and fulfilment – and set our business goals to accomplish those standards? In this episode of the HerBus...

Burnout does NOT just come from doing too much … it comes from doing business in a way that isn't aligned with who you ARE . In this week's HerBusiness Podcast, I sat down with Melinda Cohan , author of Sustainable Success: Thriving in Business and Performing at High Levels Without Burnout . Melinda is revealing how so many business owners are unintentionally running on performance mode – pushing,...

I have seen so many businesses with incredible potential fizzle out because the business owners are making this one mistake… Doing it all themselves. Staying stuck in the day-to-day. Letting admin eat up their time. Becoming the bottleneck that holds their business back. So on this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast , we're talking about the real reason your business isn't growing — and why delega...

So many women business owners believe that their sensitivity and emotions hold them back in business . That our empathy and passion must be muted in order to succeed. In this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast I sat down with counsellor and founder of the Self-Kind Hub, Erica Webb , to talk about being a highly sensitive entrepreneur — and why it's actually a superpower for your business success ....

Ever notice how a bit of white space makes everything feel clearer? Designers use it to make things pop. Our brains love it. Yet, as women business owners, we often overlook the importance of white space in our businesses and our lives. So in this episode of the HerBusiness podcast, we're talking about why white space is not a luxury — but a complete necessity if you want to grow a business that f...

Every business owner starts their journey thinking they will find FREEDOM — more time, more flexibility, easier hours. But then, a decade later … every detail still runs through you , everything lives in your head, your team can't operate without you, and YOU become the bottleneck of your progress. In this episode of the HerBusiness podcast, I'm joined by Justeen Kirk of ISO Matters , a systems ex...

I used to spend countless nights firefighting problems, redoing work, and apologising to clients… until I put in place the four essential business systems that changed how I operated . In this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, I'm sharing the four essential systems that saved my sanity as a business owner . These aren't "nice to haves" or a checklist – they are the exact systems and structures I...

Running a business does NOT happen in a vacuum . As business owners, our personal lives and working lives are deeply intertwined — each affects the other. So can you grow your business without sacrificing your relationships ? In this episode of the HerBusiness podcast, I'm sitting down with Life Coach and Relationship Expert Sharon Pope to explore the intersections of business and love. We're talk...

Have you ever woken up, looked at your calendar, and thought… " I should be excited about this, but I'm just tired? " You don't HATE your business. In fact, things are working well. On the outside, you look successful. But inside, you're feeling disconnected (and maybe even a little resentful). This is the midlife shift so many women business owners go through, even though it is RARELY talked abou...

Too many women business owners find themselves stuck in business burnout… this cycle of hustling harder, putting themselves last , and wondering why it still doesn't feel like the freedom they wanted. We are taught that the answer is doing more — when really, it's about giving ourselves the conditions to create the energy, clarity, and self-compassion we need to lead. In this episode of the HerBus...

Do you ever look at another woman in business and think, " How the heck is she so confident? " The truth is, confidence is NOT something you're born with. It is a skill you can build… as long as you build it through ACTION. In this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, I'm walking you through 5 practical ways to grow your confidence in business. Now is the time to STOP holding back, overcome your se...

Are you pouring your heart into your products or services… but not seeing the consistent sales you want month-to-month? If you don't know why sales aren't coming in consistently (or you don't know how to create a steady stream of customers), this episode is for you. Today, I'm joined by Susan Bradley, founder of the Social Sales Girls, who has helped thousands of small business owners grow their b...

Do you ever feel like you're putting so much effort into your marketing, but your messaging just isn't connecting with your ideal clients? You're continuing to show up. Posting daily. Creating great offers. Doing all of the "right" things. But instead of attracting your ideal clients (the ones who value your work and ready to invest)... you're hearing crickets. In this episode of the HerBusiness P...

This week, Monica Rosenfeld of Stories That Stir joins us to dive into the power of stories, and how you can use your story to cut through the noise – be it in your emails, your social media, or out on the stage. With years of experience as a storyteller, business owner, and speaker, Monica shares exactly how women business owners can use storytelling as their most powerful marketing tool. We're t...

Marketing your small business can (if you're not careful) become a full-time job. Creating posts, tweaking funnels, showing up online, trying every strategy you hear about – the pressure to be "on" 24/7… It's exhausting. In this episode, we are talking about marketing burnout , and how constant content production can slowly consume all your time. But, I'll also walk you through how to shift from d...

No successful business owner reached their goals alone . We are supported not just by our external communities and networks – but our TEAMS. And our guest today is a trailblazer when it comes to building smart, rock-solid teams. But how can you create a high-functioning, loyal team of people around you who care about the success of your business as much as you do? Kristy Smith of Virtual Elves kno...

You deserve a team that FREES your time — which means hiring the  right people at the right time. But, many business owners struggle with hiring and managing their people – causing higher staff turnover, less commitment, and more work landing on your plate. Because let's be honest… most of us were never taught how to hire, delegate, lead, or let people go. In this episode, I'll walk you through th...

What does the superyachting industry have to do with your leadership style?  Turns out, a whole lot . In this episode, I'm joined by Karine Rayson, an expert in leadership and mental health within the superyacht industry – where teams are required to live and work together 24/7 out at sea. And in that intense environment… leadership matters . And it's no different for your business. These leadersh...

This is Part 2 of the special mini-series all about LEADERSHIP. Last week (Episode 315), we turned inward and looked at how to become the best leader for yourself and your team. In this episode, we shift our focus outward. How can you step into your role as an INDUSTRY leader? How can you show up authentically and confidently for your clients, your peers, and your community? And most importantly…...

The success of your business doesn't just depend on WHO you hire… but on HOW you lead them.  So, how can you ensure that you are being the leader you are meant to be – in order to have a TEAM that shines in their roles, without you getting involved in daily tasks?  Today, we are diving into Part 1 of a 2-part series all about the kind of leadership that transforms businesses from the inside out. T...

"What am I to charge this much?"  "Who do I think I am?"  "No one is going to pay for this!" Many women business owners have had the same doubts — and these doubts can stop us from realising the success that we want. The hidden emotions behind our pricing strategy need to be addressed – because they do nothing but keep you stuck and prevent your ideal clients from receiving the transformation you...

In business, we are so often told to stick to a pre-designed path – to stay focused, stick to the formula, and ignore the distractions. But what if  curiosity is actually the key to creating a business that both puts money in your pocket and brings fulfilment to your life? That's what our guest, CEO and Founder of the Australian Writers' Centre , Valerie Khoo , is all about. She believes that foll...

If you've ever forced yourself to shrink to fit in, to "tone it down" to be accepted, and to pursue a path that isn't aligned with you… We are turning that narrative around in this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast. Let's talk about what it really means to run a business that lights you up . This episode is about identity. Visibility. Bravery. And what it takes to stop dimming your fire and live...

So many women, despite their success and achievements, find themselves looking around and thinking,  "I should be further ahead by now." If you're caught in a comparison game, questioning your direction, or you're having a crisis in confidence, this is your episode. In this episode, I'm talking about why so many high-achieving women business owners find themselves stuck here – and what you can do...

Today, we're discussing a topic no one ever talks about. What happens when you've "made it" in business… but you don't feel real fulfilment? What happens when you've worked for YEARS to get where you are now…  only to realise you've actually built a trap? Let's discuss how to escape the Busy Businesswoman's Trap, and even importantly… how to PREVENT it. If you've been feeling the hints of exhausti...