Building With BuildHer

Today on the podcast, we explore the fascinating world of hospitality design. Joining us is the incredibly talented Samantha Eades, a commercial interior designer renowned for her exceptional work in creating captivating hotel and restaurant spaces. We learn all about combining art and functionality to create beautiful spaces, and how design can be utilised to craft immersive experiences.  Samanth...

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with design enthusiast and interior designer, Gemma Gillett, to explore the evolution and creative world of joinery. We discussed everything from the charm of doors to the intricacies of countertops so if you’re a lover of all things home design, this episode is one you won't want to miss.   Gemma is the creative director at Studio Gemma based in Sydney...

Today I am joined again by our own Rebecca Pappas. Rebecca is a talented member of the BuildHer Collective and leads our interior design department. In this episode she shares her experiences growing up around building and housing, and how this has shaped her passion for property as an adult. She recognized that building and construction could be a fulfilling career path, especially for someone li...

Before we leave the house each morning, we expose ourselves to an average of 20 different products just getting ready for the day. Unless you’ve mindfully chosen these products they likely have a slew of toxins that will build up in your body.  Everything in our lives has the potential to hurt us with harmful chemicals and toxins - from what we eat and drink, to what we clean with, to our furnitur...

Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Sara Chamberlain from TRES, also known as The Real Estate Stylist. Sara and her team are experts in property styling, helping homeowners prepare their houses for the market. Over the years, we have developed a strong working relationship with Sara and her company, and we greatly appreciate the value they bring to our projects. In this episode we delve i...

Today, we have the pleasure of talking with Louise Love from Assemble Design , one of our outstanding DevelopHers. Louise possesses exceptional skills in design, making her a truly remarkable asset to any development. Since Louise joined BuildHer, the dynamic of our Q&A sessions has been elevated as we benefit from her diverse knowledge along with a collaboration between architects, builders,...

​As building contracts become more complex, resolving disputes between subcontractors and owner builders becomes increasingly challenging. Misunderstandings around payment terms, timelines or delivery can cause misaligned expectations and painful back-and-forths. Today I’m chatting with Cian Brennan, CEO of Quantum Contract Solutions, to talk about improving understanding when it comes to the busi...

As the real estate market continues to evolve, homeowners are looking for new ways to add value to their properties. One emerging trend is pre-sale renovations, where homeowners invest in renovations just before putting their homes on the market. This strategy can help attract more buyers and uplift the property value. Today I’m chatting with Kristen Jackson, founder of Wealth House, to discuss th...

Today, I am thrilled to have Andrew Mitchell, from The Design Coach, here with me to convey the remarkable adventures and creative motivation he gained from his recent journey to Milan. Andrew and his group embarked on an unforgettable trip to attend the prestigious Salone Del Mobile Fair.   As designers, architects, and developers, we can often get immersed in our own habits and preferences when...

Today I am joined by one of our very talented team members, Rebecca Papas from the BuildHer Collective. Rebecca heads up our interior design department and I’m so excited to have her on to talk about how we can maximise interior design in our developments - even in the projects that don’t have a huge budget.   Rebecca studied interior design and received a diploma before going on to study architec...

Building a house is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning, effective communication, and collaboration with many professionals. If you start your journey with an understanding of the step-by-step process and gaining insight from industry experts, you can ensure a successful and rewarding home-building experience.  In this episode, we’ll go through everything from planning your ow...

Though the housing market has begun to stabilise after the craziness of the Covid period, there’s still a lot of uncertainty around where things are headed. Today I sit down with our general manager Rachel Bickerton, who joined me last week at Jellis Craig’s inaugural property event. We chat about what we learnt about the future of property, and run you through our key takeaways.    The event feat...

As a homeowner, one of the most exciting experiences is renovating your house to make it truly feel like your dream home. My sister, Caitlin Byrnes, recently embarked on a renovation journey using a blended building model which involves working with a builder in a non-traditional way to the method where you have a fixed price contract and an architect will do all of the specification out front.   ...

-- Thanks to our sponsor Ettitude for sponsoring this episode. You can grab $25 off your first order using our code BUILDHER   at checkout.-- Today we’re joined by Petra Hammond, who is not only a good friend of BuildHer but someone we’ve had the pleasure of working with on a number of developments. Having previously worked in HR, Petra decided to switch it up completely, undertaking studies in bu...

-- Thanks to our sponsor Ettitude for sponsoring this episode. You can grab $25 off your first order using our code BUILDHER   at checkout.--   The time has come for me to pack up my beloved office and say my final goodbyes to James Street. It’s a brand new season for us as a family and to celebrate moving on from James Street, I’m sharing today what I love most about this beautiful home.  I talk...

-- Thanks to our sponsor Ettitude for sponsoring this episode. You can grab $25 off your first order using our code BUILDHER   at checkout.--   We have a special guest on the show today who you might recognise from The Block - your favourite builder, Matt from Elevate Building Group. Matt joins us to talk about the difference between cosmetic and structural renovations and what each of these might...

-- Thanks to our sponsor Ettitude for sponsoring this episode. You can grab $25 off your first order using our code BUILDHER   at checkout.--   Are you looking at starting a renovation project but are unsure how much it will end up costing? Nobody wants to live in a half finished project so we have to make sure we have enough funds to cover everything as there may be things you haven’t thought abo...

-- Thanks to our sponsor Ettitude for sponsoring this episode. You can grab $25 off your first order using our code BUILDHER   at checkout.--   My special guest today is Elise Weavers, a developer working in the construction industry who loves the process of building.  Elise has just come to the end of her build, which is a project her and her husband started right at the beginning of covid.  In t...

-- Thanks to our sponsor Ettitude for sponsoring this episode. You can grab $25 off your first order using our code BUILDHER   at checkout.--   Today on the show I’m chatting with another amazing member of the BuildHer collective, Rachel Bikerton. Rachel has an extensive career from arts and drama through to real estate and since moving back to Australia, after working in New York, she has had inc...

-- Thanks to our sponsor Ettitude for sponsoring this episode. You can grab $25 off your first order using our code BUILDHER   at checkout.--   If you’re juggling a career, family, kids, the usual busyness of life AND you’ve got a building or renovation project on the go, there’s no substitute for being organised. Today I’m chatting to my personal coach, Alex Andrews, who shares her hot tips on ho...

-- Thanks to our sponsor Ettitude for sponsoring this episode. You can grab $25 off your first order using our code BUILDHER   at checkout.--   Today we are joined by the lovely Jen Clark, founder of Hosting With Heart, a hugely successful podcast and recently launched directory website featuring a growing collection of holiday properties managed by socially-conscious, ethically-minded hosts from...

-- Thanks to our sponsor Ettitude for sponsoring this episode. You can grab $25 off your first order using our code BUILDHER   at checkout.--   There’s been a lot of change in the market in recent years so today I’m talking about what we’re seeing in the building industry for 2023 and beyond.  Over the past few years, things have changed rapidly. During covid there was an influx of people thinking...

Today on the podcast we are joined by Sally Faughey, who has transitioned her career from a TV producer to interior styling and renovations. As a TV producer, Sally always loved interiors and shares how her eye was always drawn to the sets, backgrounds and how a scene was created. But it wasn’t until she was renovating her own home and helping friends do their own that she realised how passionate...

I’m talking today to Taeler Jordan, one of our amazing DevelopHers whose journey has been an inspiration to many women in the BuildHer community.  As a qualified architect, Taeler has been working in the industry for 10 years but recently took the plunge into developing for profit full time, while also starting her family. This is a dream for so many people who want the lifestyle and freedom that...

“We’re taking a well deserved break for a couple of weeks to soak up the festive season. In the meantime, we wanted to share with you some of the listener favourites from the back catalogue. These conversations were ones that really stood out to us and are jam packed full of value. If you haven't had a chance to listen to this one previously, or you're new here at BuildHer, enjoy! We will be back...