88 episodes

A Friend of Mine is a series of conversations with some incredible and inspiring women in business from regional and rural Australia.

Whether you’re starting out in business and wondering how to go from side hustle to full time or you’re looking for ways to expand on what you’ve already established, A Friend of Mine will take a deep dive into the nitty gritty to help you along your journey.

Let us introduce you to some amazing female entrepreneurs who will share their experience and knowledge of what it takes to start, grow and scale a successful business.

Connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/oakmagazineau] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/oakmagazineau]

For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website [https://www.oakmagazine.com.au]

A Friend of Mine is proudly produced by OAK Magazine. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

A Friend of Mine by OAK Magazine OAK Magazine

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 50 Ratings

A Friend of Mine is a series of conversations with some incredible and inspiring women in business from regional and rural Australia.

Whether you’re starting out in business and wondering how to go from side hustle to full time or you’re looking for ways to expand on what you’ve already established, A Friend of Mine will take a deep dive into the nitty gritty to help you along your journey.

Let us introduce you to some amazing female entrepreneurs who will share their experience and knowledge of what it takes to start, grow and scale a successful business.

Connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/oakmagazineau] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/oakmagazineau]

For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website [https://www.oakmagazine.com.au]

A Friend of Mine is proudly produced by OAK Magazine. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    Weekly Wrap Up - Friday 19 April 2024

    Weekly Wrap Up - Friday 19 April 2024

    She Makes News is a podcast produced by OAK Magazine.
    Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 19 April 2024.
    Making news this week:
    Ceramic artist and TikToker Shelby Sherritt opens new 'paint your own pottery' studio in Ballarat, VIC New research article investigates the rise of rural women podcastersPlus more news snippets brought to you by award winning app Grown Not Flown - it's like a farmers market in your pocket.
    LINKSOur sponsor Grown Not Flown - https://grown-not-flown.com/
    Shelby Sherritt - https://www.shelbysherritt.com.au/
    The Pottage - https://www.thepottage.com.au/
    Bush Podpreneurs: How Rural Women Podcast Producers Are Building Digital and Social Connectivity (research paper) https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19376529.2024.2328690
    The Rural Podcasting Co - https://www.ruralpodcastingco.com/
    Motherland - https://motherlandaustralia.com.au/
    PEADS Education - https://www.paedseducation.com.au/
    Dream Accounting - https://www.dreamaccounting.com.au/intentionalprofitforpsychologists
    Rooms of Requirement - https://www.rorspace.com.au/
    Rupanyup Living - https://www.instagram.com/rupanyupliving/
    The Butterfly Foundation - https://butterfly.org.au/
    LET'S MAKE NEWS TOGETHERThat’s your weekly wrap up for regional women. Stay informed. Stay Connected. Follow us on social media @shemakesnews or email shemakesnews@gmail.com
    ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEThis episode was hosted by Kimberley Furness, founder + editor of OAK Magazine. We are a proudly independent media publisher dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female change makers and women in business in regional and rural Australia. OAK is an award winning community ecosystem of print, digital, audio and events. We have demonstrated outstanding quality, innovation and impact through our print magazine, podcasts and audio version of OAK Magazine. OAK is where you will find in-depth chats and courageous conversations with women in business from regional and rural Australia.
    Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.
    For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.


    This podcast uses the following third-party services...

    • 12 min
    Weekly Wrap Up - Friday 29 March 2024

    Weekly Wrap Up - Friday 29 March 2024

    She Makes News is a podcast produced by OAK Magazine.
    Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 29 March 2024.
    Making news this week:
    A call for the florist industry to be more sustainable following an example of excessive waste at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 'Say yes to the wool dress' with AgriFutures Rural Women's Award South Australian winner Nikki AtkinsonPlus more news snippets brought to you by award winning app Grown Not Flown - it's like a farmers market in your pocket.
    LINKSOur sponsor Grown Not Flown - https://grown-not-flown.com/
    Unlax Candles - https://www.unlaxcandles.com.au/
    Botany Florist - https://botanymelbourne.com/
    Horrocks Vale Collections - https://www.horrocksvale.com/
    Regenerative Psychology - https://www.regenerativepsychology.com.au/
    Farm Life Fitness  - https://farmlifefitness.com.au/
    Skye Manson workshop - https://events.humanitix.com/manson-newsletter-workshop
    Fleur McDonald - https://www.fleurmcdonald.com/
    Mandy Walker - https://www.facebook.com/walkersdieselservices/
    Rebecca Keeley - https://www.yarnspeech.com/
    Rae Knopik - https://gren.international/
    Ruby Riethmuller - https://www.womn-kind.com.au/
    AgriFuturesRural Women’s Award Finalists - https://agrifutures.com.au/opportunities/rural-womens-award/
    Handmade Canberra - https://handmadecanberra.com.au/
    LET'S MAKE NEWS TOGETHERThat’s your weekly wrap up for regional women. Stay informed. Stay Connected. Follow us on social media @shemakesnews or email shemakesnews@gmail.com
    ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEThis episode was hosted by Kimberley Furness, founder + editor of OAK Magazine. We are a proudly independent media publisher dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female change makers and women in business in regional and rural Australia. OAK is an award winning community ecosystem of print, digital, audio and events. We have demonstrated outstanding quality, innovation and impact through our print magazine, podcasts and audio version of OAK Magazine. OAK is where you will find in-depth chats and courageous conversations with women in business from regional and rural Australia.
    Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine ona href="https://www.facebook.com/oakmagazineau" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    • 12 min
    Weekly Wrap Up - Friday 22 March 2024

    Weekly Wrap Up - Friday 22 March 2024

    She Makes News is a podcast produced by OAK Magazine.
    Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 22 March 2024.
    Making news this week:
    Players from a rural Victorian netball club are being forced to change in a "sheep shed"How new advertising guidelines are impacting cosmetic injectors and consumersWhat does the RBA cash rate mean for borrowers and businessesPlus more news snippets brought to you by award winning app Grown Not Flown - it's like a farmers market in your pocket.
    LINKSOur sponsor Grown Not Flown - https://grown-not-flown.com/
    CosMedic Solutions - https://www.shopcosmedicsolutions.com/
    Proactive Finance - https://proactivefinancegroup.com.au/ 
    AgriFutures NT Rural Women’s Award Finalists - https://industry.nt.gov.au/news/2024/march/2024-nt-rural-womens-awards-finalists
    Holly Hayes - https://www.itshollyhayes.com/
    Leading Rein - https://www.leadingrein.com.au/
    Benalla Street Art Festival - https://www.benallastreetartfestival.com.au/
    Farm World - https://lardnerpark.com.au/farmworld/
    Yackandandah Folk Festival - https://www.yackfolkfestival.com/
    Vivienne Cate - https://www.viviennecate.com/
    Feather and Drum - https://www.featheranddrum.com/
    Gum Tree Pies - https://gumtreepies.com.au/
    LET'S MAKE NEWS TOGETHERThat’s your weekly wrap up for regional women. Stay informed. Stay Connected. Follow us on social media @shemakesnews or email shemakesnews@gmail.com
    ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEThis episode was hosted by Kimberley Furness, founder + editor of OAK Magazine. We are a proudly independent media publisher dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female change makers and women in business in regional and rural Australia. OAK is an award winning community ecosystem of print, digital, audio and events. We have demonstrated outstanding quality, innovation and impact through our print magazine, podcasts and audio version of OAK Magazine. OAK is where you will find in-depth chats and courageous conversations with women in business from regional and rural Australia.
    Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.
    For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website.

    • 12 min
    She Makes News - Lottie Rae on selling The Studio Trangie

    She Makes News - Lottie Rae on selling The Studio Trangie

    This is our most downloaded episode this year. First published on our podcast She Makes News, this is an extended interview with host Kimberley Furness and Lottie Rae from The Studio - Trangie. Lottie recently sold the business and spoke to She Makes News about the experience, her advice for other business owners and what's next after The Studio.
    Every other day we see a small business close its doors, typically a result of the difficult economic landscape. This story is a little different. Lottie was excited to list the business for sale so she could dedicate time to an unfinished chapter as an artist. But more interestingly, the bush-based business is thriving!
    The sale of The Studio is a testament to the power of organic success. By allowing the business to grow and evolve in a natural and sustainable way, Lottie was able to create a thriving and profitable enterprise. While the decision to sell the business may mark the end of one chapter, Lottie is filled with excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead.
    In a raw and candid BONUS interview, Lottie shares with us her start up story, why the pandemic was the “best thing” to happen to her business, what retailers can do during tough times, and her plans now that The Studio has sold.
    LINKSThe Studio Trangie - https://www.instagram.com/thestudio_trangie
    Lottie Rae Art - https://lottieraeart.com/
    LET'S MAKE NEWS TOGETHERThat’s your weekly wrap up for regional women. Stay informed. Stay Connected. Follow us on social media @shemakesnews or email shemakesnews@gmail.com
    ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEThis episode was hosted by Kimberley Furness, founder + editor of OAK Magazine. We are a proudly independent media publisher dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female change makers and women in business in regional and rural Australia. OAK is an award winning community ecosystem of print, digital, audio and events. We have demonstrated outstanding quality, innovation and impact through our print magazine, podcasts and audio version of OAK Magazine. OAK is where you will find in-depth chats and courageous conversations with women in business from regional and rural Australia.
    Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.
    For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.


    This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

    Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    • 14 min
    She Makes News - Weekly Wrap Up - Friday 15 March 2024

    She Makes News - Weekly Wrap Up - Friday 15 March 2024

    She Makes News is a podcast produced by OAK Magazine.
    Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 15 March 2024.
    Making news this week:
    Exclusive announcement - The Studio Trangie has SOLD!GRO Rural, a new rural professional talent directoryPlus more news snippets
    Listen to a BONUS raw and candid episode with @lottierae_art who talks about selling The Studio Trangie on She Makes News podcast.
    LINKSThe Studio Trangie - https://www.instagram.com/thestudio_trangie
    Lottie Rae Art - https://lottieraeart.com/
    GRO Rural - http://www.grorural.com.au/
    The Huddle by Jumbled - https://www.jumbledonline.com/pages/the-huddle-timetable-2024
    Chicks in the Sticks - https://www.facebook.com/events/363550266558918
    Gilgooma - https://gilgooma.com/
    AgriFutures Honey Bee Bursary - https://agrifutures.com.au/opportunities/scholarships/honey-bee-pollination-future-leaders-bursary/
    AgriFutures Rural Women's Award - https://agrifutures.com.au/opportunities/rural-womens-award/
    Remnants - Kate Barclay - https://www.instagram.com/kate_barclay_photography/
    LET'S MAKE NEWS TOGETHERThat’s your weekly wrap up for regional women. Stay informed. Stay Connected. Follow us on social media @shemakesnews or email shemakesnews@gmail.com
    ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEThis episode was hosted by Kimberley Furness, founder + editor of OAK Magazine. We are a proudly independent media publisher dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female change makers and women in business in regional and rural Australia. OAK is an award winning community ecosystem of print, digital, audio and events. We have demonstrated outstanding quality, innovation and impact through our print magazine, podcasts and audio version of OAK Magazine. OAK is where you will find in-depth chats and courageous conversations with women in business from regional and rural Australia.
    Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.
    For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.


    This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

    Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    • 10 min
    She Makes News - Weekly Wrap Up - March 8 2024

    She Makes News - Weekly Wrap Up - March 8 2024

    Our first episode of She Makes News has launched.
    Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 8 March 2024.
    Making news this week:
    Announcement - 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award Victorian Winner Special International Women's Day event specifically for young womenMore than 250 rural mothers attend Motherland's inaugural National Conference in TasmaniaGeorge the Farmer and Iris & Wool collaborate on a exquisite children’s knitPlus more news snippets
    LINKSAgriFutures Rural Women's Award - https://agrifutures.com.au/opportunities/rural-womens-award/
    The Sisterhood Project - https://www.thesisterhoodproject.com.au
    Motherland - https://motherlandaustralia.com.au
    Womn-Kind - https://www.womn-kind.com.au
    George the Farmer - https://www.georgethefarmer.com.au
    Iris & Wool - https://irisandwool.com
    Howdy dating app - https://howdyglobal.com.au
    Madelaine Dickie - https://www.madelainedickie.com
    Mountain Path Meadows yoga retreat - https://www.mountainpathmeadows.com/mountain-path-musings/local-business-launches-the-regions-first-ever-yoga-retreats-in-a-step-forward-for-limestone-coast-wellness-tourism
    LET'S MAKE NEWS TOGETHERThat’s your weekly wrap up for regional women. Stay informed. Stay Connected. Follow us on social media @shemakesnews or email shemakesnews@gmail.com
    ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEThis episode was hosted by Kimberley Furness, founder + editor of OAK Magazine. We are a proudly independent media publisher dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female change makers and women in business in regional and rural Australia. OAK is an award winning community ecosystem of print, digital, audio and events. We have demonstrated outstanding quality, innovation and impact through our print magazine, podcasts and audio version of OAK Magazine. OAK is where you will find in-depth chats and courageous conversations with women in business from regional and rural Australia.
    Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.
    For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.


    This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

    Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
50 Ratings

50 Ratings

JennSocial ,

Delightful Storytelling

Love this podcast. Kimberley is a born podcaster! Beautiful to listen to and great questions to bring people’s stories to life. A podcast fav x

BM Consultancy ,

Essential listening

This podcast always offers me exactly what I need exactly when I need it. It has become a go-to resource for inspiration, wisdom and reassurance about being in small business.
Thanks, Kimberley, for producing an exceptional high quality podcast and representing the diverse voices of women in business in regional and rural communities.

Erika (Mac&Ernie) ,

Always worth a listen!

I’ve learned a lot and found out about some fantastic projects, businesses and more through listening to this podcast. Definitely in my favourites.

Top Podcasts In Business

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
DOAC
Retire Right
this is money
She's On The Money
Victoria Devine
Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns
JOHNS MEDIA
Straight Talk with Mark Bouris
Mentored.com.au
Equity Mates Investing Podcast
Equity Mates Media

You Might Also Like

Motherland Australia
Stephanie Trethewey
No Filter
Mamamia Podcasts
Mamamia Out Loud
Mamamia Podcasts
Something To Talk About
Stellar
The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show
LiSTNR
The Imperfects
Hugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton & Josh van Cuylenburg