Leah & Jess

Building A Mumpire Podcast

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Welcome to Building A Mumpire Podcast, where the shit show we call business and life! Join co-hosts Leah and Jess, two mummas juggling businesses and teenage boys, as we dive into the chaos and triumphs of running a business while keeping it real. In each episode, we’ll share our honest experiences from the trenches of entrepreneurship – the ups, the downs, and everything in between. No sugarcoating here! We’re talking team management, money fears, business stability, marketing, and more, all while enjoying a glass of Rosé. Grab a glass and join us for a lively chat – cheers, BITCHES!

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Leah & Jess

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Latest episode

Aug 13, 2025

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Episodes

Get ready to cut the shit! 17.04.2024

In this episode of "Building a Mumpire," Leah gets real and raw about productivity and cutting through the excuses (or the shit) that hold us back. She emphasises the importance of prioritising oneself and one's business, and provides practical steps to increase productivity. In this episode she discusses setting up a weekly schedule, mapping out the next 90 days in your business, lo...

Redefining success and navigating motherhood with Emily Osmond 10.04.2024

In this episode, Leah interviews Emily Osmond, a business owner and mum, about the challenges and achievements of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. They discuss the importance of defining success on your own terms and trusting your instincts in business.  Emily shares her experience of postnatal depletion and the impact it had on her mental health. They also explore the need to let go of...

Celebrating all the women in my life 03.04.2024

In this episode of the "Building a Mumpire" podcast, Leah celebrates the amazing women in her life. She emphasises the importance of acknowledging and appreciating the women who have shaped her into the woman she is today. Leah shares personal stories and highlights the impact her mother, friends, clients, and business besties have had on her journey as a mum and entrepreneur. Through he...

Valuable Lessons from The Salty Fox Founder 27.03.2024

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of the Building a Mumpire podcast, Leah had a valuable chat with Hangatu Wyld, the founder of The Salty Fox. Hangatu shares her journey as a mum and a business owner, discussing how she started her business and how it has evolved over the years. She emphasises the importance of listening to customer feedback and adapting the business to meet their needs. Hangatu al...

Building a successful business while being a kick-ass mum with Sasha Eburne 20.03.2024

Episode summary: In this episode, Leah interviews Sasha Eburne, a VA coach and business owner, about her journey as a mum and entrepreneur. They discuss the challenges of defining identity beyond traditional roles, the juggling act of being a business owner and a mum, and the importance of creating a vision for the future. Sasha emphasises the role of networking and community in business growth an...

My hopes for motherhood and business with Laura Grady 13.03.2024

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, Leah interviews Laura Grady, a business owner who is expecting a baby. They discuss Laura's journey of starting her business and her plans for transitioning into motherhood while running her business. Laura shares the importance of taking initiative and creating opportunities, as well as the challenges she faced in her journey. They also talk about the importa...

I call bullshit on inclusivity 08.03.2024

In this episode of the Building a Mumpire podcast, host Leah goes on a passionate rant about the theme of International Women's Day: inspiring inclusivity. She expresses her frustration with the idea that inclusivity is possible in a world that often judges and misunderstands the challenges faced by women, especially mothers in business. Leah shares her personal experiences as a single mother...

Embracing identity beyond motherhood and business with Sarah Kate 06.03.2024

Summary: Sarah Kate shares her journey of transitioning from a corporate career to starting her own coaching business while also being a new mum. She emphasises the importance of understanding one's true identity beyond the roles of motherhood and business ownership. Sarah discusses the circuit breaker that COVID-19 provided, allowing her to reevaluate her life and pursue her passion for coach...

How to fall back in love with your business 13.02.2024

Summary: In this episode, Leah discusses the importance of falling back in love with your business. She acknowledges that there are times when running a business can be tough and overwhelming, causing entrepreneurs to question their decisions and contemplate other options. Leah encourages her listeners to take the time to reconnect with their passion and rediscover the reasons why they started the...

Why 2024 is the year I glow the fuck up | Part 2 07.02.2024

SUMMARY: Leah dives into the messy, hectic, and downright real side of juggling kids and business in this episode of the Building a Mumpire podcast. She shares her experience with a gastric balloon weight loss procedure and explains how it's about so much more than just losing weight. Leah discusses her desire to regain her energy, passion, and drive for life, and how this procedure is a step...

Why 2024 is the year I glow the fuck up | Part 1 31.01.2024

Summary: In this episode of the "Building a Mumpire" podcast, Leah reflects on her journey as a business owner and mother. She opens up about feeling disconnected from her own advice and the impact it had on her personal and professional life. Leah shares her realisation that she needed to make a change in order to align her actions with her beliefs. She teases a significant change she h...

Nadine Muller | Step up to your new level in the New Year 24.01.2024

Summary: In this conversation, Nadine Muller emphasises the importance of mentorship and coaching in personal and professional growth. She shares her belief that having mentors and coaches is essential for success and that investing in oneself by investing in others can greatly impact one's business. Nadine also discusses the concept of stepping into the next level and the need to surround one...

Creating a vision board but differently with Alisha Marfatia 19.01.2024

Summary Leah and Alicia discussed a new way of vision boarding that is more aligned with attracting desired outcomes. They emphasise the importance of reflecting on the past year and setting goals for health, wealth, and happiness. The process involves creating a physical or digital vision board using images that align with these goals. They also introduce the idea of using a Pinterest widget to c...

Stop fucking procrastinating and manage your time better 17.01.2024

Summary: In this episode, Leah shares a powerful procrastination hack that can help listeners overcome fear, anxiety, and boredom associated with tasks. By identifying the emotions connected to procrastination and taking specific actions, listeners can move through these emotions and get things done. Leah provides practical tips for each emotion, including starting the task, breaking it down into...

Turning your New Year's Resolution into Actionable Steps 10.01.2024

Summary In this episode, Leah discusses the importance of turning New Year's resolutions into actionable steps. She emphasises the need to align goals with personal values and create a game plan to achieve them. Leah shares an example of setting goals and breaking them down into manageable chunks. She also highlights the significance of accountability and dealing with setbacks. Leah encourages...

Location freedom: Instagram vs Reality 15.11.2023

Summary Leah discusses the concept of location freedom and how it can be achieved for mothers who are building their own businesses. She emphasises the importance of understanding what location freedom means to each individual and their family, as it can vary depending on their specific needs and circumstances. Leah also highlights the need for the right tools and systems to work remotely, as well...

Running a business and being an okay parent with Kate Toon 07.11.2023

Summary: Kate Toon joins Leah on the Building a Mumpire podcast to discuss the realities of being a mom and building a successful business. Kate shares her journey of starting her business while pregnant and the challenges she faced along the way. She emphasises the importance of managing expectations and finding a balance between being a mom and a business owner. Kate also talks about her book, &...

School holidays don't have to be a shit show 01.11.2023

Leah discusses the importance of creating a family-friendly business schedule, especially during school holidays. She emphasizes the need to set priorities and align them with your values and the needs of your family and business. Leah also highlights the importance of time management, setting boundaries with clients and family members, and practicing self-care. She encourages flexibility and adap...

Redefining success for you and your business with Penny Locaso 25.10.2023

Penny shares her journey of leaving her successful executive career to pursue happiness and create a business that aligns with her values. She emphasises the importance of defining success on your own terms and prioritising your health and well-being. Penny also introduces the concept of time blocking based on desired outcomes and feelings, rather than just tasks. She encourages women to embrace t...

Aligning your goals with success 18.10.2023

Brief summary of the episode: "What do you want? Be super crystal clear." ~ Leah Selfe, The Productivity Queen In this episode of the Building A Mumpire podcast, Leah discusses the importance of aligning goals with success. She emphasises the need for mothers to have crystal clear goals and to understand what they truly want.  Leah encourages listeners to recognise and address misalignme...

Travelling, running a business and raising a young man with Emma Lovell 11.10.2023

Emma Lovell, a coach, speaker, and writer, joins the Building a Mumpire podcast to share her journey of building a business while being a mum. Emma emphasises the importance of letting go and surrendering, prioritising self-care, and setting boundaries. She also discusses the challenges of balancing time and energy as a mum and business owner. Emma's biggest achievement has been successfully t...

Organising myself, my teenager and everyone else with Jess Schultz 04.10.2023

Summary: In this episode of the Building A Mumpire podcast, host Leah interviews Jess from Collectively Organized. They discuss Jess's journey of being a business owner and a mom, and how she found her passion for organizing. Jess shares how creating order in our physical environment can open us up to more in life. They also talk about the challenges of running a business and being a parent to...

Balancing motherhood and business with Tina Tower 27.09.2023

Summary: Tina Tower, a successful entrepreneur and business coach, shares her journey of building businesses while being a mom. She emphasises the importance of finding a balance between work and family and offers valuable advice for moms who want to start their own businesses. Tina highlights the need to prioritise and make time for what truly matters, while also being open to learning and adapti...

A deep dive into Inner Queen Mentoring 19.09.2023

Summary: In this episode of the Building a Mumpire podcast, I discussed my mentoring program called Inner Queen Mentoring. I emphasised the importance of personalised productivity hacks to crush overwhelm and stay focused. I also highlighted the significance of confident decision-making aligned with one's values and goals. I encourage mums to shift from overthinking to empowered action and pro...

It's time to reign over your mumpire 13.09.2023

Summary In this episode of the Building A Mumpire podcast, Leah discusses how mums can juggle business and family responsibilities. She emphasises the importance of finding opportune moments to be present in both roles, rather than striving for balance. Leah also shares strategies for overcoming overwhelm, setting purposeful goals, mastering delegation, and using specific strategies to succeed in...

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