Resilient Entrepreneurs

In this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, we're joined by Judy Wilkins-Smith, an internationally renowned organisational and family patterns expert. Judy is the author of 'Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint' and has been featured on morning television across the US. Judy shared some deeply personal life events as we chatted as well as her childhood dream of bringing the magic to Disney when Walt...

In this inspiring episode, join us as we sit down with Davida O’Brien, a visionary entrepreneur and CEO of Vida Fusions. Together, we explore Davida's remarkable journey in the ready-to-drink, non-alcoholic beverage space, driven by passion, authenticity, and her unique background in hospitality and tourism. Discover how she turned her creative vision into reality, crafting unique sparkling blends...

Denise Carnihan is an extraordinary entrepreneur who, driven by her passion, has founded and built two schools in a Kenyan village, providing children with education, who otherwise wouldn’t have access - it’s the first step to a path out of poverty. Now Denise takes small group tours to Africa, to experience the local community and meet local people.  Her book, "I Share My Heart with Africa"...

Karl Schwantes, a genius gemologist and jeweller. Known as a 'diamond surgeon' for his extensive knowledge about experience, Karl's gems are not limited to the jewellery business - he now shows business owners how to get 5-Star Google Reviews, because he does it so well in his own business. ‘My 5 Star Reviews’ help businesses harness the power of online reviews to achieve remarkable growth and cus...

Season 3 of Resilient Entrepreneurs Podcast kicks off with a dose of holistic wellness guidance from Dr. Ayesha Peets Talbot, co-founder and medical director of Ocean Rock Wellness in Bermuda. Medical science shows there is a vital connection between emotions, stress and health, which in turn impacts your business success and how much you’re enjoying it. Discover the five pillars of good health, l...

Welcome to Resilient Entrepreneurs, the podcast that celebrates inspiring business people who have overcome adversity to build thriving businesses. In this special episode, we bring you the highlights from Season 2, featuring 21 incredible guests who embody the true meaning of resilience. Throughout the season, our guests shared their personal stories of resilience, sharing their learnings from th...

This episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs is an engaging conversation with Sandra Gardner, a successful entrepreneur who has built and sold a multimillion-dollar company. Sandra now focuses on coaching small business owners to achieve success. She emphasises the importance of internal capabilities and self-leadership for any business person to achieve their goals. She highlights the significance of...

In this episode, we speak with Tan, founder of Glaxier, a digital agency operating in Brisbane and Thailand. Tan shares his journey about moving to Australia as a young boy, overcoming bullies, at school, ‘failing’ med school entrance exams and pursuing his passion for entrepreneurship. Tan also started a dog jewellery business https://paweverpal.com/ and shares the inspiration behind that. We div...

In this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, we chat frankly with Skip Bowman, an author, consultant, and keynote speaker on the subject of leadership, psychological safety and growth mindset. We cover many topics including; why critical thinking is more important than ever in a world of easy-to-fake information, digital enlightenment and what might be in the future for schools and big corporate, h...

In this episode, we are joined by Fiona Anchal, the inspiring founder and CEO of Wholesome Bellies, a plant-based cooking school. Fiona shares her personal journey of balancing family time with her thriving business. She shares how she's embraced the concept of outsourcing to create an oversubscribed, heart-led business while still having time with her kids. Wholesome Bellies started in her kitche...

Piers Carr is our guest in this episode, he’s the founder of Current Vehicles, Bermuda's first rental car company and shared mobility platform. Piers shares his journey from working in reinsurance to identifying an opportunity in Bermuda's tourism industry and creating Current Vehicles. We discuss the challenges he faced in starting a new venture, including navigating the regulatory landscape, bui...

Alisa Newey is the founder and director of Re:New Design, an interior design studio based in Brisbane, Australia. In this episode she gets real and vulnerable about starting a business. She started her business at 25, wound it up 4 years later and then a decade on, started it again… her story is one of personal burnout and learning the hard way how to do business and life with balance and pace. Al...

Slava Podmurnyi, CEO and co-founder of Visartech, joins Resilient Entrepreneurs to share his experiences and expertise in helping businesses advance their processes with robust engineering practices. As a true leader, Slava not only implements growth opportunities for his company and partners but also shares his insights on various media platforms like Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and podcasts....

In this episode of Resilient Entrepreneurs, we speak with Nick Steiner, the Founder of Mini Farm Project Brisbane. Nick shares his inspiring story of how he has dedicated his life to promoting sustainable living and empowering people to grow their own food. We were truly moved by Nick's passion for creating a more sustainable and equitable food system. He explains that he got into the charity spac...

In this special mashup episode, we revisit some of the most inspiring stories and lessons we've heard from 11 incredible entrepreneurs in Season 2. Listen in as we hear from successful individuals who have overcome challenges and shown us what it truly means to be resilient. From starting charities to promoting accessibility and navigating challenging business partnerships, these entrepreneurs hav...

In this episode, Pat Phillip-Fairn, CEO of Objective Consulting Ltd, shares her insights and candid stories of how she has overcome challenges in business and how she conquers fear - by running towards her fears! Key takeaways: The importance of having a clear objective and sticking with it. The benefit of asking for help before you get too far into a new business. Why Pat believes that running to...

Antonia Holder is the founder of Kids Digital Wellness, a platform that provides resources to parents and caregivers to help them better understand the impact of technology on their children's lives. Antonia and her husband Lloyd invented DigiRoo, the world's first height-adjustable tablet case for kids. In this episode, Antonia shares how they came up with the idea for DigiRoo, why avoiding TechN...

In this podcast episode, we delve into the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in marketing. We acknowledge that for some listeners, this may be their first introduction to the various uses of AI, while others may already be familiar with them. We emphasise that despite some fears and concerns about AI, it is an incredible tool that can make our lives easier, faster, and bet...

Meet Donte Hunt, CEO and Founder of MediWaste, Bermuda's only Medical Waste Management Service provider. In this episode he shares insights on building a successful business. Including... -Having a hunger for learning. -Adapting to changing circumstances. -Passion Project vs a thriving business. -Knowing your finances and making informed decisions based on data. -Embracing a spiritual practice for...

Insecurity is a predictable, solvable problem. It’s time to banish the term ‘Imposter Syndrome’. Jaemin Frazer, a professional author, speaker and award-winning coach who has helped thousands of people, speaks with authority on solving insecurity to become unhindered in business. In today's episode we speak with Jaemin, who specialises in helping entrepreneurs, leaders and business owners to overc...

This episode is all about the Enneagram, a fail-proof way of understanding each other and building better relationships - in personal and business life. We talk with the amazing Tracy Baker-Lawrence, an Enneagram and Relationship expert. Tracy has lived and breathed this for almost 20 years! Tracy shares some fantastic insights on how understanding your Enneagram type can reduce stress and ma...

She’s an Organisation Queen (the official term is Systems Auditor) and she helps people get their innate knowledge into a system so that their genius can be replicated - she is Krystle Divertie, the co-founder of Team Accelerate - an HR software for Australian and NZ-based business that reduces the risks associated with running a business.   In this episode Krystle talks about how everything...

Colin Rego was the kid of an immigrant, he was the first in his family to go to university; at 14 he was already working and learning the value of money and economics. This is his story, how he tells it. Tune in to this episode to hear Colin talk about his lived experiences that led to his resilience and to today’s success - not the least is; being arrested and falsely charged, football training i...

Meet Natasha Price and Adam Sheppard, the founders of InvincAble.  Adam is a para athletics coach, retired wheelchair racer, former Australian wheelchair racing record-holder and motivational speaker. Natasha is an elite wheelchair racer, author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur.  They’ve each been through more challenges in life than most of us can imagine yet they feel lucky to b...

She wrapped up a business she started less than a year ago and calls it a success!    In this episode Claire shares her insights on: How to decide on a business partner and what to look for - she talks about the separation she had with a business partner and why she tried it again What to look for when partnering in business The ‘bounce back factor’ that makes us resilient Positivit...