My Daily Business Podcast

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI . Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness   ⭐️⭐️ In this final episode of 2025, Fiona reflects on a powerful question we don't ask ourselves enough: What do you really want from business and life? You'll learn: • Why we let other people guide our business decisions instead of checking in with ourselves • How to distinguish between what you actual...

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI . Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness   ⭐️⭐️ In this special episode, Fiona revisits a deeply personal episode from 2020 about her late father, recorded less than a year after his passing. Six years on from his death, she reflects on how his wisdom continues to guide her business decisions—especially during challenging times. You'll learn: Th...

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI . Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness   ⭐️⭐️ In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares the two fundamental areas that will make the biggest difference to your business growth in 2026: visibility and financial literacy. You'll learn: • Why visibility isn't vanity—it's a business necessity, and practical ways to show up consistently (from social...

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI . Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness   ⭐️⭐️ In this interview episode, Fiona talks to Sarah Borg of Bangin Hangins about building a successful and sustainable event-based business, managing client expectations, and creating systems that allow you to grow without burning out. You'll learn: • How to set clear boundaries with clients from the b...

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI . Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness   ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona talks about life's cycles and transitions, inspired by her son's primary school graduation, and how the constant need to start over as a beginner applies directly to running a small business. She explores why embracing these cycles of growth and change is essential for sustai...

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI . Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness   ⭐️⭐️ What if creating a list of what you WON'T do could be more powerful than your goals for 2026? In this coaching episode, I'm diving deep into the concept of your "No List" - a boundary document that could save you time, energy, and money while helping you focus on what actually matters. We often ide...

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI . Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness   ⭐️⭐️ In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores a simple but powerful end-of-year practice: looking at what actually stuck. Instead of rushing into 2026 goals, Fiona reflects on the habits, ideas and conversations that genuinely supported her during a year of unexpected change. From leaving her phone dow...

Join me for an important conversation with Laura Thompson and Sarah Sheridan from Clothing the Gaps about their " Not a Date to Celebrate" campaign . This episode explores how small businesses can create meaningful social change, the power of authentic advocacy, and practical ways you can get involved - whether you're in Australia or listening internationally. This conversation covers the history...

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI . Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness   ⭐️⭐️ In this quick tip episode, Fiona digs into a behaviour she sees all the time in small business — self-sabotage. From saying you want more media exposure to turning opportunities down because you “don’t feel ready,” this episode is a reality check wrapped in encouragement. Fiona shares real examples...

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI . Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness   ⭐️⭐️ The Subject Object Market will run 10am - 2pm AEDT Saturday 6th December at the Warrandyte Mechanics Institute , Cnr Yarra St and Mitchell Av, Warrandyte.  In this episode, Fiona shares why she is returning to more human, real world connection in her business and how creating a small local market h...

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI . Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness   ⭐️⭐️ What if one simple question could transform your entire business in 2026? In this episode, Fiona is sharing the exact question she asks every potential client that reveals the three things you should focus on to create real, meaningful change. Instead of trying to fix everything at once (we've all...

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI . Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness   ⭐️⭐️ In this somewhat personal episode, Fiona chats with her brother, Professor Eóin Killackey - a clinical psychologist and researcher at Orygen who specialises in youth mental health and employment outcomes. While Eóin isn't a small business owner, his insights on managing uncertainty, the relationshi...

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI . Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness   ⭐️⭐️ Who do you really admire in business — and what does that reveal about the way you want to work and live? In today’s quick tip episode, Fiona shares a simple but powerful exercise to help small business owners stop comparing themselves to the wrong people, get clear on their real values, and design...

Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching .  You'll Learn How To: • Recognise transformational moments when they happen in your business journey • Create genuine human connections with your customers and audience • Stop hiding your enthusiasm and show up with authentic passion • Build a business that supports a life full of meaning and...

Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching .  In today's quick tip episode, Fiona explores the power of committing to 100 days to build consistency and momentum in your business. If you're someone who gets excited about new ideas but struggles to follow through once the novelty wears off, this episode is for you. Fiona shares practical t...

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI . Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness   ⭐️⭐️ In today's interview, Fiona speaks with Meagan Morton - stylist, creative director, and founder of The School - about following your creative instincts, building authentic businesses, and finding beauty in the everyday. Meagan shares her journey from growing up on a banana farm in Queensland to cre...

Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching .  In this episode, Fiona shares a powerful parenting psychology concept that applies directly to business success. Drawing from child development research, she explores how every person - including entrepreneurs - needs two fundamental things daily: attention and power, and reveals how understa...

Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching .  In this episode, Fiona explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping human interaction and why small business owners need to be more intentional than ever about creating genuine connections. She shares research-backed insights on the mental health benefits of daily social interactions and...

Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching .  In this episode, Fiona discusses five simple daily habits that can transform your mood and mindset as a small business owner. Drawing from her personal experience, she shares how small, intentional choices can create more joy and satisfaction in your everyday work life. You'll learn: • The ps...

Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching .  Building a Sustainable Business: From Problem to 7-Figure Success with Sophie Kovic, founder of Seed and Sprout.  In today's episode, you'll learn: • How to validate your business idea before investing • Using Amazon and Kickstarter to test and fund your product • Building authentic personal...

Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching .  In this episode, Fiona demonstrates the power of simply getting started by recording directly into her phone's voice memo app. She explores how perfectionism and overthinking can prevent us from taking action, sharing practical insights on overcoming the barriers that keep us stuck in plannin...

Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching .  In this episode, Fiona shares powerful business lessons learned from watching her son navigate competitive basketball tryouts, revealing how sports psychology principles can transform your entrepreneurial mindset and business success. You'll Learn How To: Master the art of consistent showing...

Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching .  Are you actually focusing on the wrong metrics for success when it comes to your small business? Is comparison stealing any joy you havre left? What really matters to you and how does your business align with that?  A massive thank you to our sponsor and our fave AI tool, Poppy AI . Use FIONA...

Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching .    A massive thank you to our sponsor and our fave AI tool, Poppy AI . Use FIONA at checkout for a discount  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Connect with Jessie McLachlan: Instag...

In this episode you'll learn: How to maintain meaningful friendships when you transition from employee to business owner, especially when your friends were former colleagues Practical strategies for redefining "regular" contact - why quarterly deep connections can be more valuable than frequent surface-level catch-ups Creative alternatives to traditional evening meetups that work better for busy e...