Bossy Bitch

Elsa Mitchell
Bossy Bitch

The Bossy Bitch podcast with business mentor Elsa Mitchell explores all the remote corners of Australia chatting to women in business and discovering their hidden success stories. Join entrepreneur and born and bred country gal Elsa, as she shares her own business triumphs and tribulations alongside inspiring Aussie women.  If you're into the weird and wacky, having a laugh and don't mind a bit of bad language whilst learning, being inspired and delving into how to grow a successful business with someone who's doing it and doing it well, then come see the world through my lens. 

  1. 26 MAR

    The Problem With Supporting Local (It’s Not What You Think)

    In this solo episode, Elsa dives into a spicy and nuanced topic: the complicated truth about supporting local. As a self-confessed farm girl raised in a small town, Elsa knows the importance of backing regional businesses — but she's also had some real-life experiences that reveal why “support local” isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Elsa unpacks the two sides of the coin — from the pride and power of supporting community-run businesses, to the frustration of rude customer service, lack of innovation, and territorial attitudes in small towns. She shares her personal stories, thoughts on flying in as an “outsider,” and why sometimes locals do need outside help to grow. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:💥 Why supporting local can be both empowering — and problematic🧃 Elsa’s personal experiences in small towns (some good, some spicy)🧭 The grey area of bringing in “outsiders” to regional communities💡 The real reason people still choose external providers🤝 How collaboration between locals and outsiders can be the magic combo🛍️ Thoughts on big box stores, fast fashion, rising costs, and why it’s all just... hard💬 Why business mentoring in rural areas needs sensitivity, connection, and zero ego Key Takeaways: Supporting local shouldn’t mean settling for bad service or zero innovation Sometimes an outside perspective can offer new opportunities and vital connections Being private about your business is okay — especially in close-knit communities It’s not about competition — it’s about collaboration There’s no one-size-fits-all way to “support local” Links & Mentions:📸 Connect with Elsa on Instagram: @‌elsa_mitchell_📧 Say hi via email: hello@elsamitchell.com.au🌾 Apply for Elsa’s rural & regional scholarship: Contact Elsa🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — it's like a one-way ticket into a podcaster’s panties (Elsa’s words, not ours 😂) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  2. 19 MAR

    Juggling Business, Motherhood & AI with Jena Wolfenden

    Episode Summary: Welcome back to the Bossy Bitch Podcast! I know, I’ve kept you waiting, but I’m kicking off 2025 with a bang! In this episode, I chat with the incredible Jena Wolfenden, a talented website designer, marketing expert, and AI whiz based in Bunbury. We dive deep into the realities of juggling business, small kids, and a FIFO husband, as well as the importance of networking, boundaries, and embracing AI for business growth. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The realities of managing a business while raising kids with limited family support Why networking (both online and in-person) has been a game-changer for Jena’s business How AI is revolutionising small businesses and why you need to get on board The challenges and benefits of being part of business networking groups like BNI and the Mentor Academy Key Takeaways: Different seasons of life call for different business strategies – and that’s okay! Networking isn’t just about referrals; it’s about building relationships and finding your people AI isn’t here to replace you – it’s here to help you work smarter, not harder Small businesses need to embrace AI to stay competitive with larger companies Jena's Web: https://jenas-web.com/Elsa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsa_mitchell_FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bossyb.businessownersunitedMentor Academy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elsamitchellmentoracademy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
5
out of 5
73 Ratings

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The Bossy Bitch podcast with business mentor Elsa Mitchell explores all the remote corners of Australia chatting to women in business and discovering their hidden success stories. Join entrepreneur and born and bred country gal Elsa, as she shares her own business triumphs and tribulations alongside inspiring Aussie women.  If you're into the weird and wacky, having a laugh and don't mind a bit of bad language whilst learning, being inspired and delving into how to grow a successful business with someone who's doing it and doing it well, then come see the world through my lens. 

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