Humble Brags Podcast

It's Hannah's birthday, so we sat down to give you a PART 1 and have a proper chat to fill you in on everything that's been going on, because there is a LOT. We recap our trip to Miami (and everything it stirred up for where we're taking things), and we walk you through all the new things happening at Humble Brags right now, including the one we've been quietly building behind the scenes: The Brag...

Show Notes What happens after you achieve the founder dream and realise it did not bring the fulfilment you expected? This week we sit down with Hannah Spilva, founder of Done and exited founder of LVLY. Hannah opens up about the emotional reality of life after a successful exit, why money did not bring the fulfilment she expected, and the powerful mindset shift that changed how she approaches bus...

In this episode we sit with Liam Millward, Co Founder of Instant , the AI-powered tech platform helping brands and entrepreneurs scale faster, who has built an impressive multi-million dollar tech startup. If you’ve ever wondered how to start a tech company as a young adult or what it takes to grow a business from scratch, this episode breaks it all down. Liam shares his journey into entrepreneurs...

What does it really take to build a business that stands the test of time? In this episode, we sit down with Karen and Daniel from KAS Australia , the founding family behind a brand that has not only survived but thrived for 46 years in an ever-changing retail landscape. We unpack the decisions, values and long-term thinking that have allowed KAS to outlive trends, economic cycles and shifting con...

We sit down with Catherine Dix , who brought the global sustainable hydration brand Waterdrop to Australia and New Zealand through an innovative joint venture partnership. From agency operations to launching a disruptive FMCG brand in a market halfway across the world from head office, Catherine shares the raw, unfiltered journey of bringing Waterdrop's mission of sustainable hydration to Australi...

Join us for an incredible episode recorded live in New York City, where we sit down with Alex Fine , CEO and co-founder of Dame Products , the pioneering sexual wellness brand that's been breaking barriers and changing the conversation around women's pleasure for over 12 years. From a curious six-year-old getting in trouble at show-and-tell to earning a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Columbi...

Join us for an incredible live episode recorded in San Francisco, where we sit down with Krish Ramineni , co-founder of Fireflies AI , one of the fastest-growing AI companies transforming how teams work. From humble beginnings at an MIT hackathon to building a platform used by 75% of Fortune 500 companies, Krish shares the raw, unfiltered journey of creating Fireflies AI. We dive deep into the ear...

Join Hannah and Carmel for a raw, unfiltered solo episode recorded straight from New York City. Between back-to-back meetings, podcast shoots and city chaos, we sit down to share everything happening behind the scenes, in our personal lives, our careers, and the evolution of Humble Brags. We talk about what’s working, what’s changing, what’s challenging us, and where we’re heading as we build Aust...

In this episode, we are live in San Fransisco as we sit down with Mitch Lowe , Co-Founder of Netflix and former President of Redbox , to uncover the mindset behind building one of the world’s most transformative brands. Mitch shares the untold lessons from Netflix’s early days, from redefining entertainment through data and disruption, to navigating risk, reinvention, and scaling a brand that chan...

In this episode, we caught up with Wendy, Founder of Okanui , and Tom, their Marketing Manager, to dive deep into six decades of legacy, innovation and growth. They share the story behind Okanui’s physical footprint, how they’ve approached store openings, leveraged customer data to shape their next moves, and kept the brand relevant in a fast-evolving retail landscape. Whether you're curious a...

In this episode, we sit down with Bella Moro, the founder of My Cavoodle , to hear how she turned a $10k investment into a million dollar brand. Bella shares the inspiration behind starting a business in such a niche industry, what it takes to build trust with a loyal customer base, and the challenges and wins along the way. From clever marketing moves to staying deeply connected with her communit...

From a Humble Idea to a Global Icon , we sit down with the brilliant minds behind memo bottle, Jono & Jesse, who created the cult-favourite flat water bottle that’s become a global design staple. We dive into the real story of how the they met, the unexpected challenges they faced turning a simple idea into a tangible product, and why the prototype was anything but easy to perfect. From local...

In this episode, Jennifer Mekhaeil, founder of Go Bare , shares her journey from spotting a gap in the laser hair removal market to launching an IPL brand that’s now stocked in Priceline and other top retailers. Discover how Jennifer’s vision turned an unmet personal need into a thriving business and hear her insights on product development, building retail partnerships, and empowering customers t...

Sisters, Sally & Maha were faced with the unimaginable when Sally was diagnosed with cancer the day before her baby was born. They stuck together to get Sally through her battle promising each other that they would launch a wellness business to help others and that's exactly what they have done. 8 years later Swiish is Australia's leading wellness & lifestyle brand. We uncover what it took...

Viv Conway Co-Founded Girls Get Off with a mission to normalise women's sexual wellness. In just a few years, they have managed to build a safe community for women to share experiences and lean on each other for support. We chat about the sexual wellness space and how they have grown the business.

We chat with Raquel Bouris, founder of Who is Elijah to explore the journey of launching and growing her unique fragrance brand. Raquel shares insights on how she transformed it into a profitable venture, and cultivated a devoted cult following.

We sit down with Sam Wood, the visionary founder of Azura Fashion Group. Sam shares the compelling story behind the inception of his business, revolutionising the way customers can access luxury brands. We dive into how he harnessed the power of technology to propel Azura Fashion Group to new heights and grow into 30 countries, selling across 65 different marketplaces!

We sit down with Tara Crocker, Founder of Yaala Sparkling, to unpack the complexities of starting a drink-based business and how she keeps the heart of her purpose—supporting Aboriginal communities—at the centre of her brand. Talk to us!

We held a Live Podcast event in Sunny Queensland and got to sit with the inspiring Founder and leader Georgie Stevenson, Founder of Naked Harvest talking about her founder journey, what inspired her to get into the health and wellness space and how she remains motivated to create content and continue to inspire others. Talk to us!

From making hand made jewellery from beads in Tasmania, sisters, Rachel & Hannah grew their brand through their cult following to a multi million dollar business now supporting many migrant women by giving them job opportunities and their huge contribution to anti human trafficking charities. Talk to us!

A leading returns and exchange platform with huge presence in the US and now Australia, we chat with Loop Returns representative Dan Anand about the impact of reverse logistics on your customer experience metrics and how to leverage a platform like Loop to succeed. Talk to us!

Getting skin deep with Rachael Wilde, we delve deep into what it took to launch TBH Skincare, how she created viral moments that led to major milestones and saw the business continuing to grow month by month. Talk to us!

We sit town with Team ShipBob to understand the ins and outs of retail logistics and how to best optimise it for success. Talk to us!

Daniel Small, GM of Move with Us takes us through his rich journey in ecommerce, working directly with founders of global companies such as Crop Shop Boutique, Culture Kings and many more and developing an ecommerce strategy that amplifies reach. Talk to us!

From watching his mum's profession as a clown slowly grow into a party supply business, Dean Salakas, CEO of The Party People took his family business to new heights, being one of the first retailers in Australia to enter ecommerce. Dean chats to us about how he has remained profitable and innovate during his business journey. Talk to us!