Women With Altitude: Bold, Brave & In Business

About This Episode What if the reason your productivity systems keep failing isn't that you're disorganised — it's that the systems were never built for a brain like yours? This week we're kicking off Season 2 with a conversation that genuinely stopped us in our tracks. Stephanie Ford is an Occupational Therapist with nearly 20 years of experience working with people in complex...

Episode Overview In this episode, we dive deep with Sarah McKellar—a professional firefighter, mum of triplets, and founder of Top Gong Digital Marketing—to uncover the realities behind SEO and why so many businesses struggle to get it right. Sarah’s unique journey from emergency services to digital marketing brings a fresh perspective on resilience, learning new skills, and the power of visibilit...

Episode Summary Rah Gardiner is about to celebrate three years of running her own business—and what a ride it’s been! After 25 years as a full-time employee, she took the leap into self-employment, chasing freedom, purpose, and a different way of working. Just 18 months in, she landed her dream client—and never looked back. But there’s another layer to Rah’s story. At age 46, she was diagnosed wit...

Episode Overview : In this inspiring episode, we welcome Harman Johnston—registered BAS agent, certified Profit First professional, and founder of Blu Bookkeepers. Harman’s journey from migration and motherhood to business burnout and breakthrough is both relatable and empowering. She shares how embracing the Profit First method transformed her finances, confidence, and approach to business. What...

Summary:   Ever felt boxed in by your career or pressured to “look the part” as a woman in business? In this episode, Anastasia Geneave shares her journey from mortgage broker to creative entrepreneur, the challenges of being truly authentic online, and how her ADHD diagnosis changed her approach to work and self-acceptance. If you’ve ever hesitated to show up on video or wondered how to be yourse...

🌟 Episode Snapshot  In this episode, Lisa—an employment lawyer navigating the high-pressure world of corporate law—opens up about what it means to rise as the first in her migrant family to enter a major corporate profession. From cultural expectations to career progression to raising young children while holding a demanding role, Lisa shares the challenges, courage, and deep personal work that h...

Episode Snapshot Elizabeth Elenor Makepeace is a Natural Success Coach and Intuitive Activator with nearly three decades of experience guiding women to unlock their highest potential. In this episode, we explore how business can act as a container for spiritual growth, the science and art of intuition, and how to recode old patterns for success. Key Themes & Insights 1. Business as a Container...

Episode Summary In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Emma Clark to explore her journey from experiencing burnout and carer fatigue to becoming a champion for personal and professional wellbeing. Emma shares her story of resilience, the strategies she used to recover, and how she now integrates wellbeing into her leadership and coaching practices. Whether you're a leader, a caregiver, o...

🌟 Episode Snapshot Susan Rebolledo’s business journey began as a franchisee, where she learned the ropes and built confidence in a structured environment. As her courage grew, Susan made the bold leap into running her own independent business—an experience that challenged her both personally and professionally. In this episode, Susan shares her story of steady business growth, personal transforma...

🎙 Guest: Anne-Maree Kerr, Founder of AMK Consulting 💡 Topic: Streamlining Your Business with Systems and Automation In this episode, Anne-Maree Kerr shares her expertise in helping small businesses escape the overwhelm by implementing smart systems and processes. If you’re feeling buried under a mountain of tasks, this conversation will help you reclaim your time and focus on what truly matters....

Guest: Debbie Roberts, Debbie Roberts Consulting 💡 Topic: Finding Choice and Strength in Hard Times Episode Summary:  In this episode, I’m joined by the warm, wise, and wonderfully resilient Debbie Roberts —business coach, consultant, and a woman who’s walked through more than her fair share of life’s toughest seasons. We talk about the truth that everyone will face hard times , and that while we...

🎙 Guest: Candace Coughlan, Founder of Wild Health Hub 💡 Topic: Overcoming Burnout, Aligning Passion with Purpose, and Building Resilience In this inspiring episode of the Women With Altitude Podcast, we chat with Candace Coughlan, founder of Wild Health Hub, about her transformative journey from burnout to balance. Candace shares her personal story of resilience, reinvention, and rediscovering he...

Guest: Jade Forder Business: Empowering Art Educator + Creative Guide Episode Summary: Jade Forder is a creative force with a deeply nurturing soul. She runs empowering art classes for women and families—helping people of all ages reconnect with their confidence, creativity, and inner voice. What started as a weekly homeschooling group over a decade ago has now blossomed into a beautiful business...

🎙 Guest: Sarah Chemaissem, Founder of Beyond NLP Coaching Pty Ltd  💡 Topic: The Power of Language, Overcoming Challenges & Reframing Your Mindset In this inspiring episode of the Women With Altitude Podcast , we sit down with Sarah Chemaissem , a Strategic Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, to explore the profound impact of language on our mindset, emotions, and business success. Sa...

Episode Summary: In this episode, I’m joined by the ever-insightful Anne Barratt, a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and expert in Kinesiology and Bio Resonance. Anne shares her journey from burnout and blocks to boldness and breakthroughs—and how the simple act of following your curiosity can open doors to growth you didn’t even know existed. We explore how curiosity can spark innovation, how fea...

🎙 Guest: Kim Le Sambolec, Founder of Skin Wellness Academy 💡 Topic: Building a Thriving Business in the Beauty Industry & Expanding Internationally In this episode of the Women With Altitude Podcast , we sit down with Kim Le Sambolec , a skin therapist-turned-entrepreneur who has successfully built businesses in Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Australia . Kim shares her journey from practitioner to b...

Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and practical episode, I chat with Christine Jade, founder of The Butterfly Bookkeeper , about her powerful journey from starting over after divorce to building a thriving bookkeeping business with purpose and profit at its core. Christine opens up about how she navigated financial hardship, rebuilt from rock bottom, and found her way to the Profit First methodol...

Episode Description: In this inspiring episode of the Women With Altitude Podcast, I sit down with Jenni Eaton, the award-winning solopreneur behind Eaton Cakes. Jenni opens up about her journey as a sole trader, navigating crippling self-doubt, and how she found the confidence to grow a successful business. She also shares the power of giving back, supporting seven local charities, and how stayin...

🎙️ Episode Summary: Gayathri Singh is a lawyer and the founder of New Wave Legal , a law firm created to break the mould of traditional legal practice. With a fixed-fee model designed to offer transparent and accessible legal support, Gayathri is on a mission to make quality legal advice available to more people—especially small business owners. After a decade in private practice, she saw how ofte...

In this powerful and deeply human episode of the Women With Altitude Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Chandu Bickford—mentor, educator, and courageous entrepreneur. Chandu’s journey began over 25 years ago in a mud hut in Africa, where she launched her first business to support local tribeswomen—despite having no business training or resources. From those humble beginnings, she’s gone on to b...

🎧 Episode Overview Your website is your digital storefront—but is it doing the heavy lifting for your business? In this episode, I sit down with Anne Maree Kerr, founder of AMK Consulting, to break down the essential elements of a high-performing website. Whether you’re launching a new site or refining an existing one, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what truly matte...

💡 Topic:  Navigating Life and Business Through the Lens of Death In this thought-provoking episode of the Women With Altitude Podcast, we sit down with Leanne Edgars, a compassionate and insightful death doula, to explore the profound lessons that come from working with people at the end of their lives. Leanne shares her business journey into this unique profession and how the wisdom she’s gained...