SHE-TALKS with Lisa Jones

What if the secret to connection, courage, and clarity… was simply asking better questions? In this deep, honest and wildly inspiring conversation, Lisa sits down with award-winning journalist, speaker, and “Queen of Questions” Danielle Robay to explore how women can stop waiting for permission - and start building the lives (and brands) they were meant for. From launching a product with no guaran...

What do you do when your first seven business ideas flop - yet you keep going anyway? For Queenie Tan, the answer was simple: keep learning, start talking about money, and turn your own financial journey into a global movement. In this refreshingly honest conversation, Queenie joins Gabi Saper to talk about growing up frugal, building her money mindset from scratch, and creating content that makes...

Imagine having 120 stores across the world. Over 1,000 staff.  $85 million in annual revenue. And then you lose it all… twice. In this powerful episode, Lisa sits down with Kristina Karlsson, founder of global stationery empire Kikki. K and now Dream Life. Kristina opens up about the meteoric rise of her beloved brand, the very public double administration that brought it crashing down, and how sh...

What do you get when you combine a pre-teen YouTuber, a breakout moment (literally), and a big vision for Gen Z skincare? You get Fiona Frills - founder of Frilliance and one of the youngest beauty entrepreneurs shaking up the industry. In this week’s episode, Gabi Saper steps in for Lisa Jones to interview Fiona about her incredible journey - from filming videos at 10 years old to building a mult...

What if your anxiety wasn’t a flaw to fix… but a tool to lead with? In this special episode, Lisa is joined by clinical psychologist, anxiety expert and founder of The Mind Strength Method, Dr Jodie Lowinger. Together they unpack why burnout is so rampant among women, especially those leading businesses and balancing big lives - and how our wiring as carers, perfectionists and high performers cont...

What if building a multimillion-dollar brand didn’t require raising capital, running ads, or selling your soul to scale? In this heartfelt episode, Lisa sits down with Tiny Tags Founder Melissa Clayton to unpack how she turned a necklace made on her kitchen counter into a multi-million dollar brand sold in Target stores across the US. Melissa opens up about bootstrapping the business while raising...

What happens when you combine Aussie ingenuity, ecommerce obsession, and a serious CRO brain? You get Ty Chapman, founder of MonsterUpsells and Redeemly - and the very first man to ever join Lisa on the SHE-Talks podcast. In this must-listen episode, Lisa and Ty deep dive into what’s working right now in ecommerce - from high-converting bundles and founder-led content, to cashback loyalty systems...

What if you were spiraling into depression, suffering through unexplained symptoms, and your doctor told you to “take up a hobby”? That’s exactly what happened to journalist and media personality Shelly Horton - until she discovered the real culprit: perimenopause. In this raw, hilarious and eye-opening episode, Lisa sits down with TV journalist and author Shelly Horton, who’s flipping the script...

What happens when you leave behind your career, your country, and everything that feels safe to chase a dream that doesn’t even exist yet? In this candid and inspiring episode of SHE-talks, Lisa sits down with Kerryn Langer - founder of Arms Of Eve, the wildly successful jewellery and accessories brand that started from the spare bedroom and grew into a multi-million dollar business. From designin...

What if success didn’t mean scaling endlessly, managing a big team, or chasing visibility… but instead looked like freedom, flow, and deep alignment? In Part 2 of this powerful two-part conversation, Lisa Messenger returns to share what life and business look like after redefining success - on her own terms. With no full-time staff, no office, and no interest in building an empire for empire’s sak...

What happens when you build a wildly successful global brand… only to realise it no longer fits your life? In this raw and revealing episode, Lisa Jones sits down with entrepreneurial powerhouse Lisa Messenger to unpack the real story behind Collective Hub, including the rise, the burn-out, and the bold decision to burn it all down.  From publishing to personal growth, Lisa shares the messy middle...

How do you build a wildly successful e-commerce brand when you can’t even run ads? In this laugh-out-loud, no-holds-barred episode of SHE-TALKS, Lisa sits down with Viv Conway, co-founder of Girls Get Off - a trailblazing brand that’s flipping the script on female pleasure and what it means to be bold in business. From gin-fuelled startup chats on a driveway to viral vulva suits on Bondi Beach, Vi...

What if your ambition was costing you everything - and you didn’t even realise it? In this powerful episode of SHE-talks, Lisa sits down with Megan Dalla-Camina, founder of Women Rising and one of the world’s leading voices on feminine leadership, burnout recovery and sustainable success. From a high-flying corporate career to a complete breakdown that became the catalyst for her life’s work, Mega...

What if one decision nearly cost you everything you’d spent a decade building? In this raw and powerful episode, Lisa sits down with Briony Kennedy, founder of Adorn Cosmetics - a clean beauty brand with a cult following and a founder story like no other.  From launching with nine-month-old twins while battling postnatal depression to surviving a half-a-million-dollar tech disaster, Briony proves...

What if burning it all down was the first step to building something better? In this deeply honest and powerful episode, Lisa sits down with Alisha Robertson - founder of Doing Everyday Well - to explore what happens when the hustle culture nearly breaks you.  After experiencing severe postpartum burnout, Alisha made the bold decision to shut down her business completely…with no plan B. What emerg...

How do you build a cult brand without selling out or cutting corners? In this episode, Lisa sits down with Mukti, the founder of Mukti Organics - a trailblazing Australian skincare brand built on the pillars of clean beauty, bioactive botanicals and radical transparency. From her humble beginnings mixing formulas in a spare room to becoming a global name in certified organic skincare, Mukti shares...

What happens when a sliding door moment turns into a game-changing business opportunity? In this episode, Lisa sits down with Catherine Dix, Managing Director of Waterdrop Australia & New Zealand, to unpack her extraordinary pivot from running a successful digital agency to launching the European hydration brand down under. With no blueprint, no guarantees and only gut instinct and a great pro...

What if your dream took off so fast it nearly broke you? Ash didn’t mean to create a sell-out fashion label - she just wanted to make a few tees her friends would love. But when her first drop flew out the door in hours, she realised Sabbi was something bigger. In this episode, Lisa sits down with Ash, founder of Sabbi - the brand known for cheeky slogans, bold designs, and collections that sell o...

What would you do if you had just $10,000 in the bank, three young kids at home, and one chance to test your dream? For Tanja Filipovska, founder of Mad Mia, the answer was simple: go all in.  In this episode, Lisa sits down with the brilliantly bold Tanja, who shares how a job designing kids' socks led her to reimagine what a fashion brand could be. When she saw that kids weren’t just wearin...

Can you really walk away from a cult swimwear brand and build something even bigger? In this episode, Lisa chats with Rebecca Klodinsky, the powerhouse founder behind The Prestwick Place and formerly IIXIIST Swimwear, the cult bikini brand worn by Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber. From riding the early Instagram wave (back when Valencia filters were a thing) to scaling a jewellery brand turning over...

Can you really build a luxury pet brand while raising four kids? In this episode, Lisa chats with Dr. Lisa Chimes, the founder of DOG by Dr Lisa, celebrity vet and former Bondi Vet TV star. Lisa shares how she launched her premium pet care brand during one of the most chaotic seasons of her life - balancing newborn life, recovering from major surgery and juggling a family of six (plus three dogs a...

If you’ve ever wondered how Lisa plans her week, hires her team, or stays focused during chaos you’re going to love this special episode. In part two of our “ask me anything” series, Lisa shares more behind-the-scenes truths about what it really takes to lead a fast-growing brand (while keeping your sanity). She lifts the lid on how SHE-com’s culture became its superpower, the key mindset shifts t...

Ever wanted to ask Lisa everything ? Well, our community did - and in this special “ask me anything” episode, Lisa is answering real questions straight from our listeners. From business burnout and bootstrapping mistakes to the power of clarity and why a weekly massage might just be your secret weapon…nothing’s off-limits. In Part One, Lisa gets real about her biggest aha moment, the mistake that...

Could your escape plan become a $50M global brand? In this episode, Lisa chats with Dani Atkins, co-founder of Kulani Kinis - the cult-favourite Aussie swimwear brand with 70 staff, over a million instagram followers, and a booming $50M+ in revenue. What started as a creative escape from a demanding job as a psychologist has become one of the most beloved (and recognisable) brands in the world of...

What does it really take to scale to $80M in just three years? Madeleine Eliza was part of the founding team at TripADeal and helped grow the company into an $80 million dollar business. But it wasn’t smooth sailing. From clunky systems and rapid hiring to team burnout and misalignment - Madeleine saw it all.  In this episode, she shares the behind-the-scenes reality of hypergrowth, how psychologi...