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Growing up with a mum who battled bipolar disorder taught me one crucial lesson early: I had to rely on myself. While other kids were playing, I was managing daily routines, providing emotional support and stepping into the role of the responsible adult.  While still in highschool I had moved out of home and got a distress call from my mum. She was married to a man who was no good and I knew...

What happens when you commit to saying yes to everything for an entire year? In this episode, I share the story of my "Year of Yes" that began with a bold move from Perth to Melbourne in my early twenties, knowing absolutely no one and having no job waiting for me. This simple concept of saying yes to every invitation, opportunity and adventure that came my way led to some surprising places and in...

I fainted during my own Masterclass. Yep, you read right! I'm mid-way through my own masterclass, trying to be the portrait of professionalism, when suddenly I decide it’s the perfect moment to perform a dramatic fainting act – right there in front of 50 Zoom participants.  As you can imagine, this was extremely embarrassing. Thankfully, I can laugh about it now. I’ve also come to realise tha...

What happens when 65 ambitious women in business gather together under one roof? I’ll tell you what happens - pure magic.  The feedback from our latest Go-Getter Day was that the event felt like family. Imagine a group of inspiring women gathered together to connect, grow and support one another through networking and expert bespoke coaching. It’s a day filled with collaboration and community...

I have a confession to make. For the longest time, I've been hiding behind my business. I know this might sound odd coming from someone who records podcasts, runs awesome events and has been in the business game for years. But here's the thing—I'm not a fan of being the centre of attention. My business became my shield, and I let it do all the talking while I stayed safely in the background. ...

When you think of someone disciplined, you might imagine someone who's up at the crack of dawn, who never hits snooze and has a spotless track record of getting everything done.  Spoiler alert: that's not me.  I have my fair share of skipped workouts and unread emails. But somehow, I manage to get the big, important things done.  I've built a business and a life that I love, not bec...

I have a secret: I've never felt smart. Despite how things might look from the outside, I wasn't academically bright growing up and school definitely wasn't my friend. My parents' divorce derailed my grades, I repeated year 10 and my grandfather's well-meaning attempts to pay me for A's didn’t result in a lot of money for me!  But you know what? There are other kinds of smarts, and I’ve got t...

When I was 18 years old, I found myself living with my sister and her brand-new husband—not awkward at all, right? Up until that point, my living situation was a patchwork of arrangements. From couch-surfing with friends to renting short-term with my mum, stability seemed pretty elusive. So, when my sister graciously opened her doors, I moved in—a decision driven partly by need and partly by the h...

A lot of people tell me I’m optimistic - and I genuinely am! But not because I’ve had a charmed life. My glass half full perspective was formed out of necessity because as a child, I had no other choice but to just survive. When you hear this story, you might wonder why I’m optimistic at all! At 14 years old, my life changed dramatically. My parents divorced and a few years later, they both got re...

We've all experienced the live launch rollercoaster – where carefully planned schedules dissolve into late-night strategy sessions and compulsive stat-checking. For many entrepreneurs, this intense cycle of stress and exhaustion isn't sustainable. Enter Kate McKibbin, founder of Hello Funnels and host of the "Doing It Online" podcast. Starting as a fashion blogger in 2007, Kate has evolved into a...

There was a time in my life when I thought riding a motorbike would be a really great idea. You could call it an early midlife crisis. I had visions of myself as this leather-clad, high-heeled wonder woman, cruising through the city with perfectly windswept hair. I’d have a whole new biker wardrobe - It was going to be amazing. After spending a small fortune on the bike, the leather pants (I loved...

I was 30 and didn't have a husband. For someone who spent her teenage years dreaming about wedding dresses (the pink poofy ones were my favourite) and flipping through bridal magazines, this wasn't exactly part of the plan.  My plan was to get married, have a big wedding with all the pink frills, buy a house and have heaps of kids and dogs. So you can imagine my great disappointment when I wo...

In today's episode, we're getting real about something that’s very close to my heart - that moment when running your business starts feeling less like an adventure and more like a never-ending to-do list of doom. Sound familiar? Running a business should feel exhilarating (and it can!). But somewhere along the way, we bought into this crazy idea that success means hustling 24/7, surviving on coffe...

Money talk: it triggers people and stirs up conversations. That’s because it really is important—it offers choices and freedom, letting us create lives and businesses that align with our individual paths. However, have you noticed the often toxic rhetoric around it, especially from some so-called gurus claiming that if you’re not a millionaire, you’re not working hard enough? Or if you just do thi...

Are you setting yourself up for retirement?  Do you even want to retire?  In just two years, I'll be 50, the age I always imagined I'd retire. Eight years ago, when I started my business, my goal was to pay off the mortgage and retire. When I first mentioned my retirement plans to my husband, he chuckled and said, "I cannot imagine you not working."  And honestly, I couldn't either!...

As we juggle businesses, family, and the relentless demands of everyday life, it's extraordinarily easy to overlook our well-being. This is why I was thrilled to sit down with Susan Hunter, who has helped me completely overhaul my health over the last couple of years.  Susan is an expert naturopath with a wealth of knowledge on health optimisation and longevity. I initally came to her a bit o...

Running a business, managing life, and keeping all those balls in the air—let's be honest, it can be incredibly demanding. There are days when I feel like a circus juggler, desperately trying to keep everything from crashing down. Sometimes, the only thing standing between me and utter burnout is indulging in a few guilty pleasures. In this episode, I'm letting you in on the little indulgences tha...

Ever stared at your screen, heart sinking, because your latest social media post flopped? Or maybe business has been slow, and that little voice inside is starting to whisper,  'You're just not cut out for this.'   I’ve been there many times as an entrepreneur and I’ve learned how to bring myself, and my clients out of these negative thought loops.  As entrepreneurs, we pour ou...

Working from home—it’s the dream, isn’t it? Until you catch yourself in a staring contest with the laundry pile, justifying “folding clothes” as a break, and suddenly, two hours have vanished.  If the struggle to remain motivated and productive outside the office has been your battle, you’re definitely not alone. Just know that there are ways that truly make working from home work in your fav...

Can I be real with you about International Women's Day? While it's beautiful to celebrate women's achievements and impact, one day of recognition with a few hashtags and corporate breakfasts, in my opinion, isn’t quite enough.  Today, I want to shine a light on what really helps move the needle for women  in business, leadership and life - not just today, but  every single day of the year. I’...

Running a successful business isn't just about dreaming big or making bold moves. It's about nailing the non-negotiables—the habits, boundaries, and principles that keep you focused, profitable, and thriving.  Without these foundational anchors, it's way too easy to get lost in the chaos of business and lose sight of what really matters.  Let me ask you this: What are the non-negotiables...

 If you had a big idea for a business but zero money,  how would you start it? What kind of business could you create with little to no funds, and what free tools could actually help you grow?  Like so many people who have the idea to start a business, you might be thinking you need to wait until you have the finances to execute your idea. But I’m here to tell you: starting a business with no...

We all find ourselves procrastinating at some point, don't we? It's like there's this invisible force holding us back from tackling those tasks we know we should be doing. But have you ever paused to ask yourself why?  I’ll let you in on a little secret: I procrastinate quite a bit. I know many of you might be surprised by that, but I too suffer from analysis paralysis at times. Especially if...

Books have an incredible way of shaping the way we think, act  and grow in business. Some books spark new ideas and  others challenge our thinking. And there are those special few that truly transform the way we operate.  Fiction, business, self-development - there have been some incredible books that have been hugely influential in my life and business, and I want to share them with you. These sp...

Are you wondering how to do business development on LinkedIn? I know so many people out there are keen to use LinkedIn to help their business grow, but are at a loss as to where to start.  When I started my LinkedIn growth journey several years ago, I had roughly 200 connections. Fast forward seven years, and I've grown that to nearly 16,000. It means that the content I now put out reaches a...