Finding New Ways to do business with Chantel McAlister
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Release Date: 04/08/2025
In conversation with Nicole Lawrence
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On today's episode I caught up with past coaching client Nicole Lawrence, an incredible furniture maker who has built a reputable brand in the design space. Nicole's work has been featured in many incredible publications, and noticed by influential people and her business model has taken many forms along the way. She shares her insights into building her brand, the people who believed in her along the way and what it takes to stay sane while working for yourself.
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In conversation with Avril, Timeout Sydney Editor
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On today's episode I caught up with Avril Treasure, Editor at Timeout Sydney to talk about her career journey from freelance writer to her dream job as Editor of the Timeout publication. Avril shares so many incredible insights on how she hustled her way through multiple jobs and opportunities to get to where she is today and the people who helped her to achieve her career dream as an editor.
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How to turn your creativity into a career with Jade Goodwin
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On today's episode I catch up with my sis Jade Goodwin, a fellow First Nations creative who has turned her love for creativity into a viable business. Jade's worked with publishers as an illustrator and is coming up on 30 books in total. She shares her creativity practice, how she got started, advice for pricing and pitching, taking on feedback and juggling creativity and running a business. Check out Jades & Join our October 2025
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Tips for Building a Creative Practice with Kaylene
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On today's episode I share the BTS of my creative practice, how I get started, develop ideas and the routines, habits and mindset that I use to get them out into the world. Join our October Recent Podcast on
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In conversation with Food By Lucy
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On today's episode I catch up with an old friend and now successful foodie content creator and private chef Lucy Roseberg aka Lucy shares her startup story of going from a fashion designer to a full time content creator and viral recipe maker working with her favourite brands and kicking her life long goals. Her story is one of hard work, resilience and figuring it out as she goes. Packed with lots of advice and inspirational quotes Lucy tells it how it is and gives you all the tips and tricks she's learnt along the way. Join our
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Going out on your own with Your Millennial Therapist
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On today’s episode I catch up with a past coaching client Eunice Cheung who has had incredible success in her field as a therapist. On today’s episode she shares how she started out working in a non profit clinic and eventually took the leap to build her personal brand and business Your Millennial Therapist. She shares how she kept showing up with advice and support for her community even when it felt small and no one was listening but that consistency eventually opened doors to her wildest dreams of being an expert on national television, landing a speaking gig at Google HQ and lecturing...
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On Taking the Leap to Just Start
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Check out our - SIGN UP today - limited to 10 spaces. On today's episode I share a personal story as an analogy to explain how one can motivate oneself to overcome the fear that stops you from taking action. If you're feeling stuck, or just can't get motivated to start your side hustle or take action on your goals this episode is for you. Check out this episode for 'My go-to Guide for Overcoming Fear' Follow us on Instagram
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Tips for Public Speaking, Presenting and Pitching
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On today's episode I share my top tips for presenting, including how to calm your nerves, engage your audience, structure your talk and the best way to finish strong with a clear call to action. Watch this epsiode on Get in touch for Follow us on
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Starting a small business with Voluptuary Ceramics
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On today’s episode I kick off a mini series showcasing some of the incredible creatives and small business owners in the StartUp Creative community. Introducing Emma from Voluptuary Ceramics. Emma shares the highs and lows of starting a ceramics business from her kitchen and how she expanded to her new studio/shop front in Sydney. She shares really raw and valuable insights about self funding, taking risks, the difference between markets and selling online and her advice on how to get started.
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In memory of Amanda, Eyre Way
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On today’s episode I share a personal reflection about the passing of a dear friend and coaching client. Amanda was due to come on the podcast to share her inspiring story of starting and scaling her family business Eyre Way, an eco friendly off grid holiday accomodation. Sadly we never got around to recording the episode but she was a big fan of this podcast and always supported me and shared how much she enjoyed the episodes so I wanted to honour her and her legacy through a small snippet of her story. Amanda’s husband and team are keeping her dream alive so be sure to get...
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