Unemployed & Afraid

Fighting the temptation to make everything in your business perfect before making a move isn’t easy – this episode will convince you why getting out of your own way and going for it before you’re ready is absolutely worth it. Odette Barry, Founder of Odette & Co and Co-Founder of Launchpad Australia is all about hitting the courage button in business, and encouraging everyone else to do the same. In the sharing of her business building story, you will hear about: The mirror moments that show us the direction we should pay more attention to The times that let you down that on reflection, push you forward Learning to run your business as it builds Adjusting to the difference of business income wins vs a corporate salary you might have been used to Closing your business to take it forward Starting an incredibly successful course almost accidentally And how forming a business community around you really does push you forward, and up If you know her you already love her, if you don’t, you’re about to. Check out the Odette & Co Website and Hack Your Own PR Program at odetteandco.com.au/hack-your-own-pr Listen to her excellent Hack Your Own PR Podcast Check out Launchpad Australia Follow Odette on IG @odetteandco And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building your own business comes in so many forms, and today we get to hear about the incredible business of freelancing with my guest Alex, of Alex Mills Social, chatting about the breadth of unique challenges and learnings the world of social media and strategy consulting brings. Because when you are your business, and responsible for keeping that pipeline building while doing the do – there’s a bit to balance.   In this ep you’ll hear us chat about: The value of time as a freelancer, or any type of business owner, when it comes to subjective networking Identifying your transferrable skills Vanity metrics & “trying to win” at socials Getting ghosted when pitching yourself The importance of time spent on both promoting yourself and learning And a lot of excellent social media tips to boot. If you’re looking for some business solidarity and inspiration, you’re in the right place. Connect with Alex on IG @alexmillssocial TikTok @alexmillssocial And check out his work at his website alexmillssocial.com.au And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small business is so personal, such an expression of you, even if you didn’t intend to design it that way. I believe that comes about when you truly lose yourself to the undoing and learning process that is being in business for yourself, just like today’s wonderful guest, Eugenie Hows, who is the Owner of Plant Vibes Café and Co-Owner of KYN Official vegan handbags. In the sharing of her story, you’ll hear us chat about: When intuition kicks in and changes your professional course completely Exactly what it’s like doing a 180 from the career you’ve studied for and worked in to undertake a business you have no experience in Jumping in without a plan and surviving (thriving) to tell the story Accidentally upsetting people with your marketing The experience of hiring and managing people within an industry you don’t have personal experience with Bouncing back from hiring the wrong people Why you should get unproductive sometimes Entering into a new business partnership with someone you don’t know And balancing two very different businesses to grow She’s crazy inspiring in her approach and a lovely human, if you’re looking for some small business community, you’re in the right place. Connect with Plant Vibes Café on IG @plantvibescafe and check out their website plantvibescafe.com.au Follow KYN Official on IG @kyn___official and check out their website kynofficial.com.au And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When I learnt about today’s guests, the mother and daughter duo behind Bixby & Co, it came with a little story - see Annie, the daughter in the duo, had been listening to this very podcast while considering her next step. She was listening to the stories of business builders and simply thought “why aren’t I doing that?” And now here we are, hearing about her incredible business. Which has achieved so much in such a short time just by getting started. So if you have a desire to start your own thing or a motivation to grow your current business to whatever level you want – you’re in the right place.   In the sharing of their beautiful jewellery business, Bixby & Co, you’ll hear about: Tapping into the energy that eggs you on in business so you can keep pushing forward Allowing yourself to make some mistakes in order to get started The importance of in-person customer feedback Just why brand-awareness is so very important What failing fast looks like in practice Teaching yourself the skills you need to get started and refining as you grow And of the little moments of magic that add up over time These two and their gorgeous jewellery are a lot of fun, you’re going to love this business building story. Check out their beautiful jewellery at bixbyandcompany.com.au Follow them on IG @bixbyandco and TikTok @bixbyandco And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you know when a business idea is worth pursuing? Sometimes just choosing one and going for it, for as long as it feels right, comes with months (or years!) of turning it over again and again in your head – then again, sometimes we just go for it and figure the rest out later. Our guest today is the fabulous Rachel Gerds, who together with her partner dove two feet in to an incredible new business and lifestyle, and in the sharing of her business story we chat about: Basing your business idea on the lifestyle you want to have Leaning into the rug being pulled out from under you The real difference between an intense corporate career and building your own thing Standing back to take a look at how far you’ve come And the magic in business DIY This little synopsis just scratches the surface, so I know you’ll love this small business-building story. Follow Mountain Path Meadows on IG @mountinpathmeadows Check out their website at mountainpathmeadows.com And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money. And more specifically, cashflow. It’s a hugely important topic in the context of building a business but one that so many of us can fall intro traps over – because perhaps there’s some basics we were never taught, or we’re not sure what questions to ask, or maybe we’re just a little embarrassed by the topic. Our guest in this episode is here to share her own money journey and give a little inspo on what she’s learnt in the building of her businesses (yep, plural). Amy Bett is Founder of Lady Without Limits and Melo, and in the sharing of her business story you’ll hear about:   Facing major life upheavals and the journey of starting over Bouncing all the way back from a mismanagement of cashflow The experience of closing down a business and beginning again Falling in love with the power of managing your money The ins and outs of putting together a massive project like creating course content The impact of your own mindset on your journey and getting out of your own way How we can approach pricing ourselves and our offerings And how much marketing we actually need to be doing to get ourselves out there This episode holds so much valuable inspo and I know you’ll love it, if you’re ready to kick some business goals you’re in the right spot. Connect with Amy on her website amybett.com and IG @mrsamybett Follow her new business Melo @drinkmelo_ Listen to her Podcast Lady Without Limits Grab Amy’s book recommendation Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The thing about creating and running a business that just gets me in the gut every time is how damn personal the whole experience is – I mean personal in the sense that you’re not just creating work and sharing products or ideas, you’re creating a whole new version of yourself along the way. After recording this chat I’m about to share with you I had so many personal and professional light bulbs go off that have been invaluable - my guest is Reioni Douglas, Upholsterer and creator of Culture Cush – and the perfectly honest way she shares her story might just set some light bulbs off for you too. We talk about: Starting a business before you’re ready. Identifying where you can do things differently to stand out in your field. The realities of doing what you have to in order to “fake it till you make it”. Managing through the personal challenges a growing business can bring. The high level of expectation and identity attachment we can develop to our business, particularly in creative fields. Learning where to draw the line between on the clock and off when working on your business. And simply asking for what you want. Check out her work at upholstrei.com.au and culturecush.com.au Connect with Reioni on IG @upholstrei and @culturecush  And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hands up if you KNOW you should just start where you are in business, but still want everything to be perfect at every step? (My hand is up). In this episode of Unemployed & Afraid we get to hear from Bec Connolly, Founder of Botanicals by Luxe, about how she embraced getting started as simply as possible to go on and build an incredibly successful skincare brand. You’ll hear about: -          Being drawn into business through a desire to marry a passion with a structure that allows for more family time. -          Transitioning from a service-based business to a product-based business to push through the glass ceiling of earning potential. -          Learning all things e-comm. -          Pushing through the knockbacks from manufacturers in the early stage and finding a way forward. -          Why it’s important to really take a moment to celebrate the milestones, and how easily we let them slip by in small business. -          Reinvesting in your business and finding the courage to spend money to make money. -          And how showing you and who you are in your marketing supports the development of your brand love, as does genuinely loving your customers back. If you’re in need for some relatable business building inspo, you’re in the right place. Check out Botanicals by Luxe at botanicalsbyluxe.com.au and connect with them on IG @botanicalsbyluxe And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when you’re stuck in your business – stuck in the chaos of getting it all done and not seemingly getting anywhere close to the lifestyle you dreamed of? My guest today packs a lot in, and I don’t just mean with her ability to manage all the things at once with a growing family, I mean also that she shares so many powerful insights in this chat. Emily Bedford, owner of residential and commercial cleaning service Hazelclean, is incredibly generous and open with her experience of building her business so far, we chat about: Following your intuition into a business and backing yourself to create the lifestyle you want to have. Pushing it too hard as a sole trader then stepping into the scale-up. All the learnings and mistakes that can come with taking on employees. Feeling trapped within your own business, despite your love for it. The role self-sabotage can play in our businesses. And the massive growth you can experience when you invest in your own support and education. If you’re needing to hear from someone who has been there and is doing that, you’re in the right place. Connect with Emily and Hazelclean on IG @hazelclean Check out their website hazelclean.com.au And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is an entrepreneur through and through, looking to solve problems that matter to her, and amplify that solution to the communities she builds. In this episode Jen Clark, CEO of Hosting With Heart and Heartful and I really get into the “journey” of it all, how you start one thing and it leads to another, which you would have never imagined before you got started. We talk about the value in creating the kinds of conversations YOU want to have if it’s something that you can’t find elsewhere, through podcasting or any other medium for that matter, and about balancing multiple businesses. We also cover: - Mastering the art of letting go to refocus on what needs your attention the most - Discovering neurodivergence and the period of learning that follows - Inviting your community in to help you grow something that serves them best - And what it’s like entering the investment community and working towards raising capital. So much goodness for you, thank you for being here and showing up for yourself and for all the work you do in your own small business journey. Check out the Hosting With Heart Directory hostingwithheart.net.au Listen to the Hosting With Heart Podcast And follow on IG And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , Threads and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.