Bossy Bitch

In this episode of the Bossy Bitch Podcast, Elsa sits down with the brilliant and warm-hearted Kirstin Bouse - midlife psychologist, founder of All About Her, and host of the Midlife Bites podcast - for a conversation that is equal parts honest, hilarious, and deeply needed. Kirstin was doing menopause before it was cool - professionally AND personally - and she's here to tell us everything we wis...

In this episode of the Bossy Bitch Podcast , Elsa records live from Port Hedland in the Pilbara and sits down with the iconic, unapologetically pink, powerhouse herself; Tina Scott , General Manager of the Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce . From building one of the most vibrant regional business communities in WA… to accidentally creating one of the strongest personal brands in the Pilbara&...

Welcome back to another solo episode of the  Bossy Bitch Podcast with Elsa Mitchell – where I say the things you’re probably thinking but won’t say out loud. This week’s episode is a mix of real talk, tough love (sorry, bro), and some behind-the-scenes honesty about business, life, and why none of us are really that special when it comes to the struggles we face. Fresh...

In this spicy and unfiltered episode of the Bossy Bitch Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant and hilarious Alicia Schiffle, a sexology student from Broome, Western Australia. Alicia is halfway through her master's in sexological practice at Curtin University, and she joins me to talk all things sex, shame, pleasure, and education. From her personal journey to educating others on sexual confidenc...

In this episode of the Bossy Bitch Podcast (yes, I’m hiding in my cupboard again—thanks, school holidays!), I chat with the amazing Kate Astill, a woman who has truly worn all the hats. From small-town beginnings to becoming a medical scientist, yoga studio owner, mindfulness advocate, and now business coach and content creator, Kate’s journey is as wild as it is inspiring. We di...

What do a dropped debit card in the dunny, burnout, and economic flatlines have in common? Apparently, a lot . In this raw and hilarious episode, Elsa is joined by money mindset queen and author of  Get Rich, Lucky Bitch ,  Denise Duffield-Thomas , for a real AF convo about navigating hard seasons, business funk, and why we all need to stop trying to be “healed” and start giv...

In this deeply moving and raw episode, Elsa sits down with the remarkable Nikki Everett—former palliative care and prison mental health professional, now author of Uncomfortably Comfortable . What starts as a random DM exchange turns into an unforgettable conversation about trauma, grief, healing, and turning unimaginable pain into purpose. Nikki shares her gripping story—from survivin...

Today on The Bossy Bitch Podcast, Elsa sits down with the powerhouse that is Jacquie Maloney—actor, speaker, speaker coach, and absolute professional with a story that will stop you in your tracks. Jacquie opens up about her deeply personal journey through pregnancy loss, the healing work she’s done with the Rose Garden Committee at King Edward Memorial Hospital in WA, and how she turn...

In this solo episode, Elsa dives into a spicy and nuanced topic: the complicated truth about supporting local . As a self-confessed farm girl raised in a small town, Elsa knows the importance of backing regional businesses — but she's also had some real-life experiences that reveal why “support local” isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Elsa unpacks the two sides of the co...

Episode Summary: Welcome back to the Bossy Bitch Podcast! I know, I’ve kept you waiting, but I’m kicking off 2025 with a bang! In this episode, I chat with the incredible Jena Wolfenden, a talented website designer, marketing expert, and AI whiz based in Bunbury. We dive deep into the realities of juggling business, small kids, and a FIFO husband, as well as the importance of networkin...

Both this West Australian station and the family that have operated it for over a century; are held in the highest regard in Australian tourism. From the ‘Insta’ viral outdoor showers, to the lovingly perfected homemade scone to the infamous ‘burger night’ - it truly is phenomenal how these wholesome elements have made Bullara one of Australia’s most beloved tourist d...

Imagine if you had zero care factor about what other people thought? It makes being a narcissist look like a fun time hey? (Kidding… obviously).But seriously I see this come up so often and hold people back SO much in their lives. It can be debilitating. And I hate that for you. So in this solo episode I get on my soap box about how and why you should stop worrying so much and just live the life y...

As much as I preach about building community and “it’s not what you know its who you know” in business, I am also acutely aware that you absolutely can be successful in business as an introvert. And I love to share a perspective different from my own. In this episode Tahryn, founder of The Social Bolt, shares how she has managed to build her business as an entrepreneur who is happiest at home with...

Meet my latest girl crush! I was recently feeling uninspired by the online space until a friend suggested I check out; Kerry Rowett. I was instantly intrigued by the impressive line up of clients Kerry had supported in her business (Denise Duffield Thomas just to name drop). Well with one exchange of voice messages I was hooked! Kerry offered me the most profound intuitive insights and I knew I im...

She’s a bit of a celebrity in the SEO space and has a very long and impressive list of accolades and achievements as a female entrepreneur which is worth talking about in itself BUT….. the whole point of this podcast it to seek out the amazing stories behind these incredible women. So when I heard about Kate’s successful execution of the concept of ‘nesting’ after her divorce, of course I had to f...

Oh yes, 20 minutes of Elsa in the cupboard dishing out her best business rants! The conversations have been rich lately and I wanted to share my common themes with you. Straight from my world and experiences in business to your ears. Let me know what you think and shoot me an email;  hello@elsamitchell.com.au Visit my Website: www.elsamitchell.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

There are two exciting elements to this story. The first is the creation something that hasn’t been done before. And that is reshaping and redefining how Tracey’s midwifery practice operates so that she can best service our expecting mama’s in rural and outback Australia. Secondly, you all know I’m a sucker for a woman in her 50’s doing cool and interesting shit. This is exactly that.   Website: h...

I call it "life in the messy middle". When you're plodding along, quite content with life and then something (or a bunch of things) come a long to knock you out of left field and set you on a whole new path you were NOT prepared for. Becoming a mother of 4 is enough to spur on an identity crisis for the best of us, but throw in a shock redundancy in your dream job you'd give your life too and you...

Change isn't new, nor is the fear that comes with change. The unknown is scary. In this episode I talk about what's working, what's not and what is just outright HARD for business owners in 2024. From AI to staffing woes to the ridiculous price of Weetbix bites, this is one of my all-time quality 'Elsa rants' that I'm sure you've grown to know and love. It's not all doom and gloom though, I share...

As a woman in my 40's I get a rush speaking to other women who are kicking goals and living their best lives after 40. "It's YOUR time!". And if you know, you know! The fierceness of a woman brave enough to step out into the world of personal branding and building a business after motherhood and 'life' deserves to be celebrated. In this episode I speak to Bec Giles, who quite frankly could be the...

In loving memory of her beloved step mum and the most inspiring woman; Leanne Preston who you met in episode 54, Amy sat with me and shared her own incredible story shortly before Leanne’s passing at the end of 2023. Making both stories and the bravery of these incredible women all the more special and worthy of celebrating. And this a treasured addition to my show. Amy, the founder of Australian...

I’m baaacckkkkkkk! The days of the lazy podcaster are OVER! As I say to my clients on the daily if your good at writing – WRITE, if you’re good at speaking – SPEAK! This episode is the start of my comeback series and another year of me sitting in my cupboard laughing at my own jokes and hoping you do too on the other side. Be prepared for some WIDLY inappropriate story telling in this episode mixe...

For the first time ever, after a decade, Clare Nation; a prominent real estate agent and entrepreneur in Perth, shares her story of unspeakable grief and heartache. Finding an introduction to this story that serves it justice is tricky, to say the least. This episode is tears and absolute vulnerability. I cannot thank Clare enough for bravely sharing her story. I deeply believe in doing so, gives...

We’ve bantered online for years, I’m a loyal client and she made me my very own custom candle that said; “this candle smells like ass” and dropped it on my doorstep last Christmas. We live down the road from each other. True story. But we’ve never met. No this is not a twisted tale of candle cat fishing, just the inside scoop of one of the most successful candle businesses I’ve ever known and the...

Time for a little self-indulgent life update about the world of Elsa with the central theme being #selfworth. I’ve shared the sh!t times and now I’m cruising into calmer waters it’s only fair to share that too.  I have a deep seeded belief that we should not be scared to ask for what we want to and place a high-level value on that, for both ourselves and the ones we love. We’re allowed to except m...