Mumbition

Mumbition

By Mums and Co

Mumbition has now concluded. This podcast remains available as an archive of conversations and stories from the Mums & Co community. No new episodes will be published.
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Season 4 Compilation Episode

MumbitionMar 02, 2026
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Season 4 Compilation Episode

Season 4 Compilation Episode

This special compilation episode closes out Season 5 with the strongest insights, mindset shifts, and practical tools from six powerful conversations. Carrie Kwan and Lucy Kippist guide you through the highlight moments from each episode — with context before every clip, episode titles so you can find the full interviews, and a sneak peek at what’s coming in Season 6.

Across these conversations you’ll hear:
• how to approach risk with confidence, not fear
• why prevention beats cure in business (and life)
• the real story behind building something niche and ambitious
• how visibility and awards elevate your credibility
• the connection between clear boundaries, mental health and power
• parenting tools that strengthen emotional awareness at home and at work
• and why fixing the system — not the woman — changes what’s possibleFeatured episodes:
• Ep 140: Risk, Money & Mindset: Essentials Every Founder Needs To Hear
• Ep 141: Starting Up at Sea: Lorraine Collins on Risk, Grit & Growing All Marine Charters
• Ep 142: Back Yourself: How Entering Awards Transforms Your Confidence, Credibility & Business
• Ep 143: Take Back Your Power: Leanne Faulkner on Mental Health, Boundaries & Smarter Business
• Ep 144: Fix the System: Noga Edelstein on Funding, Power & Building an Inclusive Innovation Economy
• Ep 145: Lead With Heart: Lael Stone on Emotional Awareness, Parenting & Building Strong Families

Season 5 reminded us that clarity reduces overwhelm, systems create peace of mind, and community reshapes what feels possible. If you enjoy this wrap-up, follow Mumbition so you don’t miss what’s next in Season 6.

Mar 02, 202610:43
Breaking Barriers & Building Workplaces Where Women Thrive
Feb 17, 202632:48
Busting Sleep Myths & Helping Parents Thrive
Feb 09, 202631:53
From Kitchen Table to $100M Impact – The Story Behind GIVIT

From Kitchen Table to $100M Impact – The Story Behind GIVIT

From her kitchen table to over $100 million in impact — Juliette Wright OAM built GIVIT into one of Australia’s most innovative giving platforms. In this powerful conversation, Juliette opens up about the early failures that shaped her, the moment she discovered the real gap in Australia’s donation system, and the emotional stories that continue to fuel her purpose.


We also dive into the realities of working motherhood, mental load, disaster response, financial readiness, and what it takes to build something truly meaningful from scratch. This episode is full of heart, honesty and actionable wisdom for any woman dreaming big from her kitchen table.

Learn more or donate to GIVIT:

🌐⁠ https://www.givit.org.au⁠

Credits:

Produced by: Lucy Kippist

Edited by: Morgan Sebastian Brown

Interviewer: Carrie Kwan

Guest:  Juliette Wright OAM

Mums & Co is the network helping working mums join us today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mumsandco.com.au


In this episode:

  • The surprising truth Juliette discovered about what people actually need
  • How GIVIT solved the “good intentions, wrong donations” problem
  • Why cash‑based giving transformed disaster recovery in Australia
  • Her biggest challenges as a CEO and mother during major crises
  • The mental load, guilt, resilience and identity shifts working mums know so well
  • Financial readiness + advice for purpose‑led founders
  • The life‑changing impact stories that still move her to tears
  • What Australians misunderstand about giving
  • Juliette’s message to every woman ready to start something meaningful


Explore GIVIT and support someone in need today: https://www.givit.org.au


Feb 02, 202644:31
Partnerships, Women’s Health & Building a Legacy Beyond Business

Partnerships, Women’s Health & Building a Legacy Beyond Business

In this powerful episode of Mumbition: The Podcast, executive coach, serial entrepreneur and women’s health advocate Phil Hayes‑St Clair joins us for a deeply insightful conversation about partnership‑led growth, systemic change, and the realities of juggling ambition with family life.

Phil shares how his mission to improve women’s health is shaped by fatherhood, service, and a drive to create opportunity in a rapidly changing world. He opens up about the biggest lessons from building multiple ventures, why defining the real problem is where success begins, and how small businesses can unlock outsized impact through intentional, values‑aligned partnerships.

We also explore:

✨ The six‑part IDEAL framework for creating game‑changing partnerships

✨ Why progress in women’s health stalled — and what men must understand and do

✨ How to navigate the tension between being a present parent and building something meaningful

✨ The “closer to happiness / further from fear” filter every founder should use

✨ The role of advocacy in reshaping parental leave, early childhood education and gender equity

✨ How small, consistent action leads to long‑lasting impact — at work and at home

Phil’s honesty, empathy and strategic clarity offer a refreshing lens on business growth, leadership and the future of family‑friendly entrepreneurship. If you're a business‑owning mother looking for inspiration, practical tools and a whole lot of heart — this episode is for you.

Credits:

Produced by: Lucy Kippist

Edited by: Morgan Sebastian Brown

Interviewer: Carrie Kwan

Guest:  Phil Hayes-St Clair

Mums & Co is the network helping working mums join us today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mumsandco.com.au

Jan 26, 202651:00
Trailblazing Women in Business: Liz Kaelin, Penny Locaso, Laetitia Andrac & Danielle Lewis

Trailblazing Women in Business: Liz Kaelin, Penny Locaso, Laetitia Andrac & Danielle Lewis

What really happens in the early days of building a business? In this energising panel episode, we bring together four powerhouse women — Liz Kaelin, Penny Locaso, Laetitia Andrac and Danielle Lewis — to share the honest, unfiltered truths behind starting (and restarting) a business from scratch.

If you're a woman in the early stages of business — or even just toying with the idea — this conversation is like pulling up a chair with your own personal board of directors. Expect wisdom, humour, vulnerability, and a whole lot of practical advice you can use today.

In this episode you’ll learn:

✨ Why your first idea probably won’t work — and why that’s completely normal.

Hear how each founder navigated pivots, false starts, and unexpected turns, and why iteration is your greatest superpower.

✨ How to test your idea quickly, cheaply and confidently.

From landing pages to coffee chats to “sell it before it’s built,” the panel shares real strategies they still use in their own businesses.

✨ How to build resilience through micro‑bravery and rejection therapy.

Penny explains how embracing tiny daily discomforts builds the courage required for entrepreneurship — including the story behind standing on stage in her swimsuit.

✨ Why support systems matter more than strategy.

Liz and Laetitia reveal how choosing the right people to speak to — and avoiding “vested‑interest advice” — can fundamentally change your decisions and direction.

✨ Why you are not a statistic.

Laetitia offers a powerful reminder that your vision isn’t limited by funding stats, systemic barriers, or industry norms.

✨ How to stay motivated when the journey feels slow.

From reflective progress practices to redefining consistency as persistence, the panel shares tools for staying the course.

About our panelists

Liz Kaelin — Commercialisation expert helping women build sustainable, profitable models by avoiding common financial mistakes.

Penny Locaso — Global speaker, educator and activist transforming the visibility of diverse female experts. Founder of Hacking Happy.

Laetitia Andrac — Intuitive strategist and founder of Essential Shift & Understanding Zoe, empowering neurodivergent families and values-led entrepreneurs.

Danielle Lewis — Serial founder and creator of SPARK, a community that gives $15,000 quarterly grants to women in business.


Credits:

Produced by: Lucy Kippist

Edited by: Morgan Sebastian Brown

Interviewer: Lucy Kippist

Guest:  Liz Kaelin, Penny Locaso, Laetitia Andrac and Danielle Lewis.


Mums & Co is the network helping working mums join us today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mumsandco.com.au

Jan 19, 202650:20
PREVIEW Season 4: Big Ideas, Bold Moves & Real Stories from Women in Business

PREVIEW Season 4: Big Ideas, Bold Moves & Real Stories from Women in Business

Jan 12, 202604:13
Yoga, Boundaries & Burnout: Building a Business Mindfully
Dec 15, 202530:16
From Isolation to Empowerment: with The Australian Red Cross
Dec 08, 202519:23
Branding with Purpose: How to Stand Out & Stay True with Jodie De Vries
Dec 01, 202526:22
Motherhood, Matrescence & Meaningful Work with Alison Laffrey
Nov 24, 202521:13
Exit Strategy: What No One Tells You About Selling
Nov 17, 202536:21
Building Bold: Real Advice from Women Starting Smart
Nov 10, 202536:10
*Coming Soon* Season 3 real stories to inspire!
Oct 20, 202503:11
How These Women Built Businesses — Best Moments From Season 2
Oct 07, 202534:55
Helping Women Stop Putting Things Off is Layla Roberts’ Mission

Helping Women Stop Putting Things Off is Layla Roberts’ Mission

In this episode of Mumbition, Lucy speaks with Layla Roberts, founder and Chief Organisational Officer of Sydney Concierge, a business dedicated to helping busy professionals—especially working mums—simplify their lives and reclaim their time. Layla shares her journey from discovering her passion for organisation in a call centre to building a thriving business that supports women in easing the mental load. She opens up about the systems she uses to manage work and home life, the importance of community and support, and the lessons she’s learned from helping others—like the power of delegation and the need to act before burnout. From productivity tools to her popular Christmas Concierge service, Layla’s story is a reminder that life is for living, not just surviving. She also shares a special offer for listeners and encourages women to seek help before the overwhelm takes over.


Sep 29, 202525:51
A New Approach To Vulnerability and Care with Thriving Communities Australia

A New Approach To Vulnerability and Care with Thriving Communities Australia

In this powerful and deeply human episode, host Carrie Kwan is joined by Ciara Sterling, CEO of Thriving Communities Australia, and Carla Forrester, Principal of Customer Vulnerability and Inclusion at IAG. Together, they explore the transformative impact of the One Stop One Story Hub—a world-first platform designed to support Australians experiencing vulnerability, including domestic violence and financial hardship. The conversation delves into the origins of the hub, born from a 2016 roundtable, and how it has evolved into a collaborative ecosystem involving over 350 organisations, all committed to putting people at the center of support.‍Hear firsthand how co-designing with people with lived experience has shaped a system that prioritises trust, safety, and dignity. From streamlining referrals to reducing trauma for both clients and frontline staff, the hub exemplifies what’s possible when corporate, government, and community sectors unite around a shared purpose. Ciara and Carla share moving stories of impact, the challenges of building cross-sector trust, and their vision for scaling the hub to ensure no one is left behind. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about social impact, inclusive innovation, and building compassionate communities.


Episode Website: www.mumsandco.com.au/podcasts/episode-125-a-new-approach-to-vulnerability-and-care-with-thriving-communities-australia


Credits:

Produced by: Lucy Kippist

Edited by: Morgan Sebastian Brown

Interviewer: Carrie Kwan

Guest: Ciara Sterling, Carla Forrester


Mums & Co is the network helping working mums join us today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mumsandco.com.au⁠⁠

Sep 22, 202534:20
No More Boring Conferences: The Ripple Festival Revolution
Sep 15, 202535:05
Marketing Inclusion:  Authentically Representing Disability with Simone Eyles
Sep 08, 202525:44
Balancing the Load: Equality at Home and Work with Emma Walsh
Sep 01, 202549:46
Startup Realness: Branding, Balance & Bold Moves with Four Founders
Aug 25, 202548:08
Coming Soon! Season 2 Start Your Business Boot Camp
Jul 28, 202502:20
Ep 120: Best of Start Your Business Bootcamp Series 1
Jul 21, 202533:45
Ep 119: Systems, Sanity & School Pickups: Mumbition with Korryn Haines

Ep 119: Systems, Sanity & School Pickups: Mumbition with Korryn Haines

In this episode, Lucy chats with Korryn Haines, a tech systems specialist and founder of her namesake business, who helps solo and micro business owners feel calm and in control of their admin and tech. Korryn shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, sparked by an unexpected redundancy and the birth of her first child. She discusses the unique challenges small business owners face when transitioning from structured corporate environments to the often chaotic world of solo business ownership. With a deep love for Google Workspace and a knack for simplifying complex systems, Korryn offers practical advice on building sustainable workflows tailored to individual needs, emphasizing her “core four” pillars: operations, marketing, sales, and delivery. Beyond business, Korryn opens up about the realities of balancing work and motherhood, especially as a neurodivergent parent raising a neurodivergent child. She reflects on the evolving nature of her business and personal life, including her recent ADHD diagnosis and the impact it’s had on her productivity and energy management. From building her own backyard office to navigating school holidays without a local village, Korryn’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and authenticity. Her insights remind listeners that business isn’t a solo sport—and that embracing imperfection and asking for help are key to thriving both professionally and personally.

Credits:

Produced by: Lucy Kippist

Edited by: Morgan Sebastian Brown

Interviewers: Lucy Kippist

Guest: Korryn Haines, Founder Korryn Haines

Key Takeaways

  • Start Simple: Korryn recommends building systems around four core business areas—operations, marketing, sales, and delivery—as a foundational approach.
  • Corporate vs. Small Biz: Transitioning from corporate to small business requires a mindset shift; small businesses often lack the built-in support systems of larger organizations.
  • Tech Confidence Matters: You don’t need to be a tech expert to build effective systems—confidence and curiosity go a long way.
  • Relearning & Adapting: Korryn is currently in a phase of relearning and recalibrating her business to align with changing personal and professional circumstances.
  • Neurodivergent Insights: Her recent ADHD diagnosis has helped her better understand energy management and productivity, both for herself and her child.
  • Boundaries Are Essential: Setting clear boundaries around work hours, especially during school holidays, is key to maintaining balance.
  • Home Systems Help: Small home hacks like grocery delivery and occasional cleaning support can significantly reduce mental load.
  • Peer Learning Over Hype: Korryn prefers learning from peer communities rather than loud, one-size-fits-all online voices.
  • Imperfect Action Is OK: She embraces the idea that business and parenting are messy and that progress doesn’t require perfection.


Resources Mentioned

  • Google Workspace – Korryn’s preferred tech platform for small business systems.
  • Substack – Used to follow curated voices and avoid information overload.
  • Digital Marketing Collective by Kate Toon – A favorite community for learning and peer support.
  • Mums & Co – A key business community that Korryn is actively part of.
  • Home Grocery Delivery Services – A personal productivity hack to save time and energy.


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Jul 07, 202539:56
Ep 118: No More Playing Small: Owning Your Business with Katharine Crane

Ep 118: No More Playing Small: Owning Your Business with Katharine Crane

Digital strategist Katharine Crane shares her journey from hospitality to founding Crane Creative, a consultancy that helps business owners reclaim joy and clarity in their social media. Katharine dives into the power of authentic marketing, the evolving role of AI in business and home life, and the importance of building strong foundations before chasing trends. From parenting hacks to productivity tips, this episode is packed with practical advice for mums in business who want to grow sustainably and stay aligned with their values.


Credits:

Produced by: Lucy Kippist

Edited by: Morgan Sebastian Brown

Interviewers: Lucy Kippist

Guest: Katherine Crane, Founding Director Crane Creative

Key Takeaways:

  • Start with Strategy, Not Trends: Katharine emphasises building strong marketing foundations before chasing social media trends.
  • Marketing with Heart: Her approach centres on authenticity, clarity, and aligned growth—no cookie-cutter strategies or smoke and mirrors.
  • AI as a Life Tool: Katharine uses AI (like ChatGPT) not just for business tasks, but also for parenting hacks, meal planning, and even Christmas prep.
  • Digital Overwhelm is Real: Many business owners feel overwhelmed by social media. Katharine helps them simplify and create sustainable systems.
  • Know Your Audience Deeply: Effective content speaks directly to your ideal customer’s fears, desires, and motivations—not just their demographics.

Resources mentioned:

  • Facebook First: For most early-stage service-based businesses, Facebook is still the best starting platform, especially when planning for future advertising.
  • Avoid Overinvesting Early: Don’t get caught up in shiny tools—use free or built-in options like Meta Business Suite before paying for third-party platforms.
  • Build Your Village: Success in business and motherhood requires a support network—whether that’s co-working with friends or leaning on digital tools.
  • Own Your Business Identity: Stop calling it a “little business.” Step into your role as a successful business owner with confidence.
  • Meta Business Suite – Recommended for scheduling and managing Facebook and Instagram content.
  • ManyChat – For automating customer interactions and saving time.
  • Social Media Today – A daily email newsletter for staying updated on platform changes.
  • Social Media Examiner – A go-to resource for social media marketing news and tips.
  • ChatGPT – Used for:
  • Writing and rewriting content
  • Meal planning and recipe generation
  • Creating gamified cleaning checklists for children
  • Holiday planning and shopping list optimisation
  • Business strategy and content ideation

Mums & Co is the network supporting business owning women. Join today https://www.mumsandco.com.au

Jun 30, 202528:44
Ep 117: Reimagining Success: Sarah Cummings on Family, Pitching, and Teach Ted

Ep 117: Reimagining Success: Sarah Cummings on Family, Pitching, and Teach Ted

In this conversation, Sarah Cummings shares her journey of creating a resource to help children cope with medical experiences, stemming from her personal experiences with her own children. She discusses the importance of preparation, the challenges of balancing family life with entrepreneurship, and the role of technology in her business. Sarah emphasizes the need for support and community among women entrepreneurs and advocates for more accessible funding options for social impact businesses.


Mums & Co is the network supporting women in business to start, connect and grow. Join free today! https://www.mumsandco.com.au/


Takeaways

  • Children can overcome fear of medical experiences with preparation.
  • Parents often need guidance to support their children's anxieties.
  • The experience of a child in a medical setting can impact their future health interactions.
  • Creating resources for children requires understanding their unique perspectives.
  • Technology can enhance the accessibility of educational materials for families.
  • Balancing family life and business requires flexibility and self-compassion.
  • Networking and community support are crucial for women entrepreneurs.
  • Funding for social impact businesses is often limited and needs improvement.
  • It's important to focus on long-term goals rather than immediate pressures.
  • Finding a personal rhythm in work and life can lead to greater satisfaction.


Jun 23, 202540:59
Ep 116 Connecting Carers: Tatum Steers on Building Hirey Balancing Business & Motherhood

Ep 116 Connecting Carers: Tatum Steers on Building Hirey Balancing Business & Motherhood

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In this inspiring episode of Mumbition the Podcast, Lucy sits down with Tatum Steers, co-founder of Hirey—Australia’s first online NDIS-supported worker directory. Alongside her co-founder Jess, Tatum is transforming how service providers in the aged and disability sectors connect with support workers, making the hiring process faster, more efficient, and deeply aligned with client needs. Tatum shares the heartfelt and practical journey behind launching Hirey—from identifying a critical gap in the sector to navigating the tech world as non-technical founders. She opens up about the power of long-term collaboration, the delicate balance of friendship and business, and how she and Jess turned a shared vision into a thriving platform.‍

Credits

Produced by: Lucy Kippist

Edited by: Morgan Sebastian-Brown

Guests:  Tatum Steers Hirey

Key takeaways:

  • The realities of building a startup while raising young kids
  • How Tatum structures her day around school hours
  • The role of timing, support systems, and self-belief in launching a business
  • Why entrepreneurship education for young women is so vital
  • Their exciting second venture supporting NDIS providers through audits and registration


Resources mentioned:

  • Hirey – The online platform co-founded by Tatum and Jess that connects NDIS service providers with support workers across Australia.
  • Outsourced Development Team – Tatum and Jess hired external developers to build their tech platform, acknowledging their non-technical backgrounds.
  • Voice Notes – Tatum uses voice memos to capture ideas on the go, especially when inspiration strikes outside of work hours.
  • AI Tools (e.g., ChatGPT) – Used selectively for tasks like social media content, though Tatum notes the importance of maintaining brand voice and authenticity.

Jun 11, 202529:04
Ep 115: Solving the Mental Load Crisis: Claire Waring’s Bold Vision for Working Parents

Ep 115: Solving the Mental Load Crisis: Claire Waring’s Bold Vision for Working Parents

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In this inspiring episode of Mumbition the Podcast, Carrie Kwan sits down with Claire Waring—creative leader, tech entrepreneur, and co-founder of Gether, an AI-powered app designed to ease the mental load for busy families. Claire shares her journey from the high-pressure world of advertising to launching a startup that empowers parents, especially women, to reclaim their headspace and thrive in both career and family life.

With insights on gender equity, the economic impact of mental load, and the power of pitching, Claire offers practical wisdom and heartfelt reflections on building a business, raising a family, and creating a more balanced future for the next generation.

Credits

Produced by: Lucy Kippist

Edited by: Morgan Sebastian-Brown

Guests:  Claire Waring Gether

Key Takeaways

  • Mental Load & Gender Equity: Claire highlights how mental load disproportionately affects women and contributes to the gender gap in workforce participation.
  • Tech for Good: Her app, Gether, uses AI to help families manage schedules, reminders, and tasks—freeing up mental space for working parents.
  • Creative Industry Insights: Claire shares her journey through the advertising world and how mental load impacts creative performance.
  • Economic Opportunity: Reducing mental load and enabling equal workforce participation could add trillions to global GDP.
  • Entrepreneurial Challenges: Access to funding remains a major barrier for women entrepreneurs, with less than 3% of VC funding going to women-led businesses.
  • Pitching as a Superpower: Claire’s background in advertising helped her excel in pitching, leading to early funding wins and valuable connections.
  • Family Co-Founding: Working with her sister as a co-founder has been both challenging and empowering—described as their “superpower.”
  • Work-Life Harmony: Claire emphasizes the importance of pacing yourself in business—“it’s a marathon, not a sprint.”
  • Home as an Organisation: She advocates for treating the household like a business, using tools and systems to manage it effectively.

Additional Resources Mentioned

  • Gether App: AI-powered app to manage family logistics and reduce mental load.
  • Blackbird Giants Program: Early-stage startup program that helped Claire refine her pitch.
  • Sunrise Festival: Where Claire pitched and won her first funding round.
  • Techstars Accelerator: A startup accelerator program Claire and her co-founder completed.
  • Mental Load Quiz: A tool within the Gether app to help users assess their mental load.
  • RACI Model: Referenced as a helpful framework for sharing responsibilities at home.


Jun 05, 202535:33
Ep 114: Cyber Awareness & Tech Tools for small business
May 27, 202547:45
*Introducing* Start Your Business Boot Camp
May 12, 202502:52
Ep 113: From Coffee Van to Tech Innovator Emily Zaborski's Entrepreneurial Journey
Apr 21, 202540:49
Ep 112: Forensic Finance to Empowering Women
Apr 07, 202531:16
Ep 111: Understanding Neurodivergence: Insights for You, Your Family, Business & Community with Laetitia Andrac

Ep 111: Understanding Neurodivergence: Insights for You, Your Family, Business & Community with Laetitia Andrac

In this episode, we celebrate the ambition and achievements of women in business, motherhood, and everything in between. Hosts, Carrie Kwan, and Lucy Kippist are thrilled to welcome Leatitia Andrac, the inspiring founder of Understanding Zoe. This groundbreaking platform provides real-time insights for families, carers, and educators supporting autistic, ADHD, and neurodivergent children.

Letitia's journey is one of resilience, passion, and purpose. Behind the creation of Understanding Zoe is a powerful personal story that drove her to build a space where children can truly thrive, empowering families and educators with the tools they need. In today's episode, Letitia will share the heart behind her business and dive into her own experience as a neurodivergent woman starting a business from scratch. She'll reveal the processes, challenges, and triumphs she's encountered on her entrepreneurial journey.

Whether you're a parent, an educator, or simply curious about the intersection of neurodivergence and business, this episode is packed with valuable insights.


Join this FREE event on 10 April 2025

Laetitia will be hosting an online event: Understanding neurodivergence for yourself, your children, your business and your community with Laetitia Andrac

Register free here: Mums & Co


Are you ready to join a movement of business-owning women? ⁠⁠Join Mums & Co today!


Credits:

  • Produced by: Lucy Kippist
  • Edited by: Morgan Sebastian Brown
  • Interviewers: Carrie Kwan and Lucy Kippist
  • Guest: Laetitia Andrac
Mar 26, 202547:04
Summer Series: Jo Downer

Summer Series: Jo Downer

In this episode of Mumbition, the podcast from Mums & Co, host Carrie Kwan welcomes Jo Downer, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Monday Mojo. Jo shares her inspiring journey of starting and growing her businesses, emphasizing the importance of bravery, collaboration, and customer focus.

Key Highlights:

  • Joanna's Elevator Pitch: Joanna introduces herself and her business, Monday Mojo, which supports female entrepreneurs in launching and growing their businesses through collaborations and organic growth marketing channels.
  • Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Joanna discusses the significance of having a supportive network and the bravery required to start a business. She shares personal anecdotes and insights from her own startup journey.
  • Balancing Family and Business: Joanna talks about juggling her entrepreneurial ventures while raising teenage children. She emphasizes the importance of being present with family and finding fulfillment in both personal and professional life.
  • Organic Growth Strategies: Joanna advocates for low-cost, organic growth models over traditional funding methods. She shares examples of successful collaborations and partnerships that have helped her business thrive.
  • Navigating Risk: The conversation delves into the various risks associated with running a business and how to mitigate them. Joanna offers practical advice on setting up a sound business structure and focusing on customer growth.
  • Tech Tools for Efficiency: Joanna highlights essential tech tools that help her balance work and family life, including the Notes app, Notion, and shared family calendars.
  • Special Offer: Joanna extends a special membership offer to Mums & Co members interested in using her collaboration platform.

Join us for an insightful conversation filled with practical tips and inspiring stories that will empower female entrepreneurs to take the next step in their business journey.


Are you ready to join a movement of business-owning women? ⁠Join Mums & Co today!⁠
Credits:

  • Produced by: Lucy Kippist
  • Edited by: Morgan Sebastian Brown
  • Interviewers: Carrie Kwan and Lucy Kippist
  • Guest: Jo Downer


Keywords: Female entrepreneurs, business growth, collaborations, organic marketing, startup journey, balancing family and business, risk management, tech tools, Mums & Co, Monday Mojo, Joanna Downer.


Mar 03, 202531:19
Summer Season: Liz Kaelin
Feb 09, 202539:01
Summer Series: Brett Lillie

Summer Series: Brett Lillie

Welcome to another inspiring episode of "Mumbition the Podcast"! Whether you're tuning in from your road trip, taking a beach walk, or relaxing in the backyard, we're here to keep you company. This season, we're catching up with some familiar faces from our community, and today, we have the dynamic Dr. Brett Lillie.


Brett is a chiropractor, runner, and business owner who is passionate about helping people redefine well-being and vitality. As a new expert joining the Mums & Co team, Brett shares his wisdom on movement, mindset, longevity, sleep, and rediscovery. His insights are sure to help you focus on the bigger picture and fine-tune your goal-setting process.


So sit back, relax, and let yourself be inspired by Brett's journey and expertise.


Are you ready to join a movement of business-owning women? Join Mums & Co today!


Credits:

  • Produced by: Lucy Kippist
  • Edited by: Morgan Sebastian Brown
  • Interviewers: Carrie Kwan and Lucy Kippist
  • Guest: Brett Lillie

Join Brett's Event on 13th February How achieving goals is more than just goal setting with Brett Lillie

In this workshop you will:
Be guided to rediscover your athlete within so you can understand what you’re really passionate about, what drives you and how you can harness it to achieve your goals.

After this workshop you will:
1.Embrace your true worth and discover who you need to become to fulfill and achieve your goals and dreams.

2.Learn practical tools and processes to close the gap and align your expectations with your reality to set yourself up for success.

3.Master the formulas that are going to keep you in the game, day in day out, and for the long run.


Feb 05, 202531:49
Summer Series: Danielle Lewis
Jan 27, 202520:53
Summer Series: Jacqui Ooi

Summer Series: Jacqui Ooi

Welcome to the Mumbition Summer Series! This week, we're excited to feature Jacqui Ooi, the founder of What She Did Next and creator of the Career Change Kickstarter course. Jacqui is dedicated to helping women navigate career changes and build fulfilling careers they love. Through her podcast and courses, she shares inspiring stories and proven strategies to empower women at all stages of their career journeys.

Join the Mums & Co community to connect with amazing women like Jacqui and gain access to fantastic resources and expert support for your business. Visit mumsandco.com.au to join today!

Don't miss this inspiring episode with Jacqui Ooi, and let her journey motivate you to achieve your own career goals. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation!

Credits

Produced by - Lucy Kippist

Edited by - Morgan Sebastian Brown‍

Interviewers - Carrie Kwan and Lucy Kippist

Guest – Jacqui Ooi

Are you ready to join a movement of business owning women?  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Mums & Co today.

Jan 13, 202531:56
Summer Series: Emma Lovell
Dec 31, 202440:47
Summer Series: Kate Christie

Summer Series: Kate Christie

Welcome to the Mumbition Summer Series! This week, we're thrilled to feature Kate Christie, a time management expert, best-selling author, and speaker. Kate has transformed her career from lawyer to a global business consultant, helping countless entrepreneurs achieve their goals. In this episode, Kate shares her business lessons, tips, and anecdotes from some of the world's leading businesspeople to help you balance business and family life.

Join the Mums & Co community to gain access to fantastic resources and expert support for your business. Visit mumsandco.com.au to join today!

Don't miss out on Kate's exclusive event with Mums & Co in June. In this workshop, you will learn:

  • Running a small business is hard work - there is a huge time commitment; financial risk; the fear of failure; and the ultimate fear - of having to get a 'normal job'. But let's face it - if it was easy everyone would be doing it. As a business woman you are a risk taker. You have a product or service that you are absolutely passionate about and you are creating a lifestyle for yourself and your family that you love. You can have it all! Kate shares her top business lessons, tips and anecdotes from some of the world's leading business people to help you have it all too.

After this workshop, you will come away with:

  1. Strategies to balance business responsibilities with family life, prioritizing tasks and setting boundaries to avoid burnout.
  2. Insights into the importance of creating a strong network of support—whether through family, friends, or professional connections—to help manage both your business and family duties.
  3. Understanding the significance of self-care and maintaining a positive mindset to stay motivated, reduce stress, and be the best version of yourself as both a business owner and a mom.

This event is for all business owners, no matter what stage of business you’re in. We will role-play and give feedback as your intended audience—whether you're practicing your pitch to a new prospect, investor, client, customer, media, or stakeholder.

Learn more about how you can participate and benefit from Kate's invaluable insights. Visit mumsandco.com.au to join and secure your spot for this exclusive event.

Dec 23, 202434:40
Summer Series Trailer
Dec 17, 202401:34
Bonus Be MPowered Season: Matilda Brown Good Farm Shop
Nov 25, 202429:03
Paz Pisarski: Be MPowered 2024

Paz Pisarski: Be MPowered 2024

Bonus Be MPowered Season: Paz Pisarski Co-Founder The Community Collective
Paz is Co-Founder of 
The Community Collective, providing a space of support, camaraderie and belonging for community builders themselves. After years as a valued start-up supporter, Paz is now flourishing in two ventures of her own making, and loving it. Her passion for The CC’s mission makes the extra hours fulfilling, but it’s also her dedication to life-long loves – music and nature – that helps restore and sustain her energy. Paz will be joining the Panel Discussion: Connecting for Growth Expand Your Community, Empower Connections, and Hack Business Success at the Mums & Co Be MPowered conference.

Get your FREE ticket here Be MPowered 2024

Joining Paz on the panel will be Verity Hare, Tradie Wives + Mundanara Bayles, The Black Card.


What will you take away from this session?
1. Hear from women leading communities across the startup and corporate space
2. Learn simple strategies for unlocking networks and communities when you are first starting out in business  
3. Discover new ways to connect with communities in your industry and beyond.  

What is this session about?
In a world where connections are key, fostering relationships with women in the same stage of business can be transformative. Gain practical insights and actionable tips on how to cultivate meaningful collaborations that nurture both personal and professional growth. Explore how women supporting each other can create a formidable network that accelerates growth and resilience. By tapping into these networks, you can access mentorship, partnerships, and opportunities that drive meaningful progress. Join us to explore how these principles can transform your business journey and elevate your impact within your industry and beyond.  

Credits

Produced by - Lucy Kippist

Edited by - Morgan Sebastian Brown‍

‍Interviewers - Carrie Kwan and Lucy Kippist

Guest – Paz Pisarski Are you ready to join a movement of business owning women?  ⁠⁠⁠Join Mums & Co today.

Nov 18, 202424:48
Bonus Be MPowered Season - Mundanara Bayles *Revisiting*
Nov 11, 202435:25
Katrina McCarter: Be MPowered Season 2024
Nov 04, 202429:25
Rebecca Saunders: Be MPowered Season 2024

Rebecca Saunders: Be MPowered Season 2024

Rebecca Saunders Founder The Champagne Lounge

Rebecca Saunders is a Serial Entrepreneur, Business Coach, Podcaster and Global Speaker. Rebecca joins the Be MPowered series of Mumbition as she will be joining our Be MPowered conference on 28th November as a Networking Host.

Get your FREE Ticket to Be MPowered

Rebecca works with ambitious regional businesswomen wanting to do life and business unapologetically on their terms, and through her membership community The Champagne Lounge is on a mission to support all regional businesswomen across Australia through connection, conversation and celebration. Rebecca is also one of the Mums & Co Experts ready to support our community with:

  1. Turn Your Uniqueness Into A Super Power
  2. How to start and cultivate meaningful relationships
  3. Business Hacks for Getting It Done

You can book an Expert Session with Rebecca: Experts for women in business Credits

Produced by - Lucy Kippist

Edited by - Morgan Sebastian Brown‍

Interviewers - Carrie Kwan and Lucy Kippist

Guest – Rebecca Saunders

Are you ready to join a movement of business owning women?  ⁠⁠⁠Join Mums & Co today.

Oct 28, 202426:24
Tracy Hall: Be MPowered Season 2024

Tracy Hall: Be MPowered Season 2024

Bonus Be MPowered Season: Tracy Hall

Author, Keynote Speaker & Senior Marketing Executive Tracy will join Be MPowered 2024 for a Q&A on financial resilience, empowerment, security and wellbeing.  Through her lived experience and deep research into scams and intimate fraud Tracy will inspire us to take more accountability and agency for our financial futures. And most of all to believe in the power of starting again.   What will you take away from this session with Tracy?  

  1. Financial red flags: how to spot them and take action
  2. How to think about risk, money and growth as a woman
  3. Tips for starting again after a financial or relationship loss  

Attendees will be able to submit their questions for Tracy to answer during the Q&A session

Links


Credits

Produced by - Lucy Kippist

Edited by - Morgan Sebastian Brown
‍Interviewers - Carrie Kwan and Lucy Kippist
Guest – Tracy Hall Tracy Hall is an author, keynote speaker and senior marketing executive. Over the last 25 years, Tracy has had extensive exposure to start-ups, large corporations and global tech brands including Virgin Mobile, eBay, GoDaddy and Afterpay. She frequently consults for smaller companies, volunteers as a teen mentor for The Raise Foundation and is a Board Director for the Men's Mental Health Charity - Mongrels Men.
In 2019, Tracy became known as Hamish McLaren's famous 'last victim' thanks to her role in The Australian's hit podcast, Who the Hell is Hamish? Today, Tracy writes and speaks publicly about intimate fraud, scams, financial empowerment, victim mindsets, resilience and our need to rethink how we trust. Are you ready to join a movement of business owning women?  ⁠⁠Join Mums & Co today.

Oct 21, 202438:43
Bonus Be MPowered Season: Verity Hare (Revisiting)

Bonus Be MPowered Season: Verity Hare (Revisiting)

Welcome to a Special Season of Mumbition The Podcast by Mums & Co! The network that gives you the confidence to start a business and a community to help you stay in business.

This season, we’re celebrating the Be MPowered 2024 conference – a FREE, online event for business-owning women on November 28th. Over the next few weeks, you’ll hear from the inspiring speakers who will be sharing their wisdom and experiences at Be MPowered.

Today, we’re thrilled to re-share an interview we did with Verity Hare in an earlier season of Mumbition Episode 70: A safe space to get support.

Verity is the founder of Tradie Wives, an innovative collaboration platform that supports the wives and partners of tradies. Verity is a dedicated advocate for the empowerment and support of women in the trades industry. As the Founder and Director of Tradie Wives, she has demonstrated unwavering commitment to creating and building a supportive community of over 38,000 members.

In this episode, we’ll explore how Verity’s platform evolved from providing business support to becoming a crucial space for emotional wellbeing. We’ll discuss the balance between ambition, livelihood, and wellbeing, and how Verity’s community grew significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, we’ll touch on the critical importance of workplace health and safety for tradies.

So, grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s dive into this inspiring conversation with Verity.

Don't miss Verity at the Be MPowered 2024 conference

She will be part of the Panel Discussion “Connecting for Growth: Expand Your Community, Empower Connections, and Hack Business Success” alongside Paz Pisarski from Community Collective and Mundanara Bayles from The Black Card.

What will you take away from this session?

  • In a world where connections are key, fostering relationships with women in the same stage of business can be transformative.
  • Gain practical insights and actionable tips on how to cultivate meaningful collaborations that nurture both personal and professional growth.
  • Explore how women supporting each other can create a formidable network that accelerates growth and resilience. By tapping into these networks, you can access mentorship, partnerships, and opportunities that drive meaningful progress.

Join us to explore how these principles can transform your business journey and elevate your impact within your industry and beyond.


Don’t miss out – get your FREE ticket to Be MPowered now!

Oct 14, 202417:55
Maggie Dent: Be MPowered Season 2024
Oct 09, 202404:24
Be MPowered Season Trailer
Oct 02, 202401:42