I Made a Thing

I Made a Thing with Sophia
I Made a Thing Podcast

A podcast for business owners who don't believe in cheat sheets I Made a Thing started in Season 1 as a collaboration between Rachel Kurzyp and Sophia Colquhoun. Season 2 sees Sophia interview businesswomen to find out how they are carving their own path in business and life. We discuss topics that impact small business owners and creatives in a fresh, honest, practical and evidence-based way. Each podcast will unpack your assumptions, push you to look introspectively, supply you with practical advice and leave you feeling like you’ve got this. You went into business to do things differently. That’s why we’re here to help you carve your business path (cheat sheets not included).

  1. 09/04/2023

    7: Sharing your gifts with Claire Robinson of Basic Tech

    Claire Robinson never imagined she would be so focused each day on bridging generational divides. But it’s hard to imagine a more perfect fit. Although Claire started out working in Public Relations, her CV grew to include additions from tech giants Google and EA Games. Claire was also passionate about volunteering in South Africa and later Australia. But ultimately, it would be COVID that was the turning point for Claire and the start of Basic Tech. This education-based business focuses on empowering the senior demographic with the tech knowledge they need to be confident and independent in our digital world.  “Overcoming mental blocks about your abilities, even when you have your own business can be particularly difficult. You've got to keep reminding yourself that you are running your own race and constantly reflect back on how far you've come.” Claire Robinson of Basic Tech What we chat about Running your own race and dealing with imposter syndrome in the male-dominated tech spaceThe importance and power of networking as a business founder Balancing altruistic passions with a profitable businessWorking with a mix of one-on-one and group clients Organising and raising money to start a business including utilising grants The crucial act of making time for yourself to have fun when you’re a busy founder “I know that volunteering will always take precedence over money for me. So it's not always easy to find the balance again.” Claire Robinson of Basic Tech More from Claire Robinson of Basic Tech https://www.basictech.com.au https://www.facebook.com/BasicTech4U https://www.linkedin.com/company/basictech4seniors More from Host Sophia https://linktr.ee/sophiamartine_strategist  Help like-minded people find us  Loving the I Made a Thing Podcast? Make sure you rate or review, follow on your podcast app and Instagram @imadeathingpodcast ‍Connect with the IMAT community How did your path to business take an unexpected turn? Do you want to incorporate giving back to the community as part of your business model? Let us know over on the IMAT Instagram feed. ‍ Speak soon, Sophia

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A podcast for business owners who don't believe in cheat sheets I Made a Thing started in Season 1 as a collaboration between Rachel Kurzyp and Sophia Colquhoun. Season 2 sees Sophia interview businesswomen to find out how they are carving their own path in business and life. We discuss topics that impact small business owners and creatives in a fresh, honest, practical and evidence-based way. Each podcast will unpack your assumptions, push you to look introspectively, supply you with practical advice and leave you feeling like you’ve got this. You went into business to do things differently. That’s why we’re here to help you carve your business path (cheat sheets not included).

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