Unemployed & Afraid

So much genuine love goes into creating and growing business ventures, it’s arguably one of the strangest things to get used to - how passionately you feel the frustration, the excitement, the devastation – the whole gamut of human emotions that you experience through the process. Today’s story is about building a business you love passionately, only to have outside forces change everything, then having to dig deep into the love to rebuild and go again. It’s a lesson in resilience, in testing your passion, but also a bit of a love song for in recognition of how much of ourselves goes into what we build. If you need a little inspiration in your business building, that’s what we’re here for, every week, Please enjoy my chat with the lovely, Alice Varney Follow The Sanctuary on Insta Check out their website And make sure you’re connected with Unemployed & Afraid on Insta and LinkedIn And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email via kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au On IG and on LinkedInSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In business, you really do just have to keep thinking bigger… Thinking big and taking action in your business is the theme of this episode with my incredible guest Michelle Akhidenor, CEO of branded podcast agency The Peers Project, Australia’s only BIPOC, female-led podcast agency (and 2021 Australian Podcast Awards Finalists), who create podcasts imbedded in cultural conversations for visionary brands like Indeed, Shopify, Modibodi, Estia Health and Alibaba. We chat about normalizing the stop, start, try a new thing, and another new thing journey that is figuring out your business - it doesn’t happen to everyone in business, but it happens to a lot of us. The need to up the ante for yourself - to take an action so that you can’t back away from what it is you really want, out of fear – seriously why is fear of success almost scarier than failure?! And learning to put yourself out there so much, that you eventually lose the shame - SO important to just throw things out there and learn from the experience, to just keep going. Connect with Michelle on Linkedin Follow her for business and podcast tips on TikTok Listen to her podcast Peers2Peers And check out her business The Peers Project And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email via kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au On IG and on LinkedInSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If what you’re doing right now was the only work you do for the rest of your career, would you be happy with that? Wade Kingsley is a Creativity Coach, Consultant, Facilitator and founder of The Ideas Business - who help businesses use creative thinking to solve problems – and he once asked himself this very same question. In this chat we talk about Wade’s journey of creating and evolving his business, as well as: why going back to working for others isn’t a regression in your self-employment journey how to handle the roller coaster  why prioritizing creativity beyond the arts is important and the need to get comfortable with networking He’s an engaging energy giver, someone you’ll want to come back and listen to again and again, please enjoy my chat, with Wade Kingsley (and if you love it, make sure to leave a star rating & review!) Connect with Wade on Linkedin Check out The Ideas Business website And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email via kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au On IG and on LinkedInSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s me your host, Kim Kerton, in my very first solo ep! In this chat today I’m sharing my thoughts on: How necessary self-promotion is at all levels, regardless of how awkward it feels My mantra to keep moving, it’s a goodie Why it’s important to block out the noise and be your own inspiration My favourite / most challenging hurdle for self-growth And what I’m working on (including a scary goal-share) I’m deep in this journey with you right now with some big ambitions and a lot of self-doubt - so we’re doing a solo ep this week - just you and me 1:1 to share the challenges I’m facing on this business journey and reflections on what I’ve learnt over the last year of bringing you this podcast… Yep, it’s been one year since I launched this podcast for you, 45 episodes and 70+ hours talking to inspiring humans about their journey of working for themselves – like you I learn so much from them. Some absolute gems for you, plus overcoming one of my own afraid moments of going solo on the pod (gulps). Follow Unemployed & Afraid on Insta and LinkedIn (@unemployedandafraid)  Follow Kim on insta @goodsideofthebed_ and on LinkedIn And please, if you haven't already, drop me a star rating and review on apple or Spotify - it helps this podcast grow!  And Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email via kim@unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through this chat you can't help but think, if only every CEO thought like this! And even if you’re not yet at that point, or even managing a team, there is so much to learn from Mason Taylor, CEO of SuperFeast, about the approach to your role and your business, for today you and the future you. SuperFeast is Australia's leading supplier of Daoist tonic herbs and mushrooms – helping thousands of people around the world return to harmony with Medicinal Mushrooms and Tonic Herbs to elevate mind, body and spirit. In this chat Mason reflects on the experience of putting your whole self into a business, the pleasures and dangers of that, how Stockholm Syndrome and attaching your identity to your business can have you holding on tightly to the systems and processes in your mind, and the challenge of going through a soul retrieval from the business you created. He’s a herb nerd, but far more than that, and his commitment to self-growth, reflection, and longevity of self is palpable – you’re guaranteed to take something pretty special away from this chat. Check out the Superfeast website, insta and listen to the popular SuperFeast podcast to learn more about Mason’s work in the world (oh, and buy the Mason’s Mushrooms, they’re epic). And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email via kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au On IG and on LinkedInSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, what’s it like to go from a 2k investment into 150 products, to packing 20k worth of orders in a day? Nadia invites us into the chaos. Nadia Stamp is founder of DIPD Nails, media personality and fellow Adelaide gal, who shares with us how a chance meeting, mid-airport meltdown, turned into a business with a 3MIL turnover. Nadia shares so much more than her business journey in this episode, she gives an insight into the world of being a public figure, her challenge of finding her identity on a public platform, the power of finding a business partner who trusts and believes in you and what you can achieve together, and the very real challenge of navigating business partnership on a person-to-person level. If you’re deep in the business journey, or right at the start, this chat will give you such valuable insight, plus some handy marketing tips for connecting with your customers, with or without an Instagram presence. Connect with Nadia on Insta Follow DIPD Nails and The Daily Brush And check them both out online at https://thedailybrush.com.au/ https://dipdnails.com.au/ And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email via kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au On IG and on LinkedInSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-Founder of Phoenix + River Jaclyn Shaw on starting a kids fashion label. In this chat we talk about everything it’s taken to build this business and brand with two kids and a job, and the value of balancing creativity with business planning, research and some serious time management. Jaclyn Shaw is founder of the newly launched Phoenix + River, a genderless, trans-seasonal surf and streetwear brand for kids that’s ethically sourced, sustainably packaged and designed in Melbourne. Phoenix + River was created with her best friend of over 25 years, Jem, over their mutual love of styling their kidlets, and Jac’s promise to fill her life with what makes her happy after beating cancer, or as she says, after kicking C in the D. If you’ve got an idea for a business and want to know how to make it real – this chat is for you. I’m SO excited to see Jac, a dear friend, launch her business and create something she’s passionate about, and would love love LOVE you to get right around her and support her in this undertaking (we all know community and supporting each other is everything in this business building world). Hit the links below to follow, like and buy Phoenix + River Instagram TikTok Website And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email via kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au On IG and on LinkedInSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Unemployed & Afraid for a big whack of inspiring stories on the gloriously challenging journey of creating and sustaining a business and brand. Today I have the most wonderful supporter of the show and long-time listener Tessa Marie, an Intuitive Abstract Landscape Artist based in the gorgeous Adelaide Hills. Art has been part of her life for a long time, but only recently a full-time career focus, in which she’s creating and diversifying with murals, classes and plenty more planned. Tessa and I cover quite a bit in this chat, from her challenging health scare that delivered her a shake up, to following her interests to see where they lead, getting in flow, finding your tribe, and creating based on how it feels in your own unique body. We’re bringing big, high-energy vibes, I hope you enjoy Tessa’s story of starting over Follow Tessa on Insta Visit her website And shout out to The Queen of Confidence who’s mentioned in this episode If you’re loving these chats, make sure to hit the follow button and leave us a review And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email via kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au On IG and on LinkedInSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve been on this pod with me for a while you’ll know how much I love getting into the stuff we just don’t talk about often enough, and we’re #blessed that my guest today, Leah Selfe, The Productivity Queen, is 100% down to go there with me. In this chat we talk about… Being driven to succeed and create a life that truly serves you and your family The challenges she faces in doing that as a single mum The confusing space of figuring out where to start when you’ve spent a lifetime in one industry but want to move on Literally how to figure out what business to start, not even just how Why google is your best friend at all stages and the power of connecting with other people in business – at any level – just others who really get where you might be at. Leah works with women who are passionate about impacting others through their teachings and knowledge. She’s the go to Automation Strategist for fine tuning processes and creating business systems that work - basically she’s the gal who helps women be more productive in their business, kick goals and get sh*t done. I love this chat for so many reasons, it’s a timely reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out, that you can tweak, play, change and google your way through just about anything on the journey to creating a life you love – which is what it’s all about, am I right? I’m surely right. Connect with Leah, The Productivity Queen, on Insta or via her website And if you’re loving these chats, make sure to hit the follow button and leave us a review And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email via kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au On IG and on LinkedInSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary’s story is one of life and business being integrated into a lesson of learning, unlearning, growing and serving humans to be in their own personal power by the work done on ourselves, and in the world. My guest is the incredible thought leader Mary C Dwyer, CEO and Founding Director of Impact Solutions International, Author of the powerful book titled The Final Act of Grace, a moving memoir of marriage, family, business partnership, and the spiritual journey of profound loss and grief, and founder of 100 Women² squared – Women helping Women. We talk deeply about the challenges life throws at us, big decisions and reflective moments, and in such a way that she gives permission for others to live their life in a way that’s true and real to them. She’s a guide, a motivator and an explorer with so much rich knowledge in how to establish a business that functions for the holistic growth of all involved, employees and employers alike. This podcast is your weekly reminder that you can and should grow through the work that you do, and by nature of growing, tweak, change, stuff up and learn as often as needed to keep growing into the most vibrant version of yourself – Mary reminds us that when you let go of the plan and follow the path, things happen beyond your wildest goal setting – just try not to feel motivated to take your own next steps after listening to this chat.  Connect with Mary via her website Her Instagram, facebook community And pick up a copy of her beautiful book The Final Act of Grace And learn more about her work at Impact Solutions International And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group You can reach your host on email via kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au On IG and on LinkedInSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.