Can I Buy You a Coffee?

Ebony Coatsworth
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Can I Buy You a Coffee? the podcast for modern-day career women who want the industry insights, life hacks, and career cheat codes from the top names across marketing, PR and brand. No fluff, just tangible advice from the impressive women you dream of having coffee with.

  1. Jun 30

    Stephanie Brown | Building a Career at Nike & Apple, Brutal Feedback & Using AI to Land the Job

    In this episode of Can I Buy You a Coffee?, Ebony welcomes back ⁠Stephanie Brown⁠, the marketing career coach and one of the very first guests to ever sit down on the show back in 2024.  After eight years at Nike and a stint at Apple, Stephanie now coaches marketers all over the world. From London to Germany to her home base in New Zealand and her growing list of clients here in Australia, helping them land the roles they never thought were possible. In this episode, she shares the strategy, the mindset, and one career-defining piece of feedback that changed everything. In this episode, we cover: How to land the job that looks "impossible" on paper  The power of playing the long game in a world that wants everything instantly What AI actually means for marketing careers  The honest truth about working for big global brands like Nike & Apple Generalist vs specialist: which marketing path is right for you, and why the order matters The brutal piece of feedback that almost cost Stephanie a Nike leadership role — and how she turned it around How to separate hard feedback from your identity Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ebony⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Melbourne Social Co ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on socials! Follow Stephanie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to Stephanie's first CIBYAC episode ⁠here⁠. Join the closed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CIBYAC Facebook Group Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Co Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠- use code CIBYAC50 for 50%OFF your first three months!

  2. Jun 9

    Ashleigh Buchanan | Viral Beauty Campaigns & Building a Career in Social Media

    In this episode of Can I Buy You a Coffee?, Ebony sits down with Ashleigh Buchanan, Content Lead at The Breakout Hack and one of the marketing minds behind some of their most viral videos. Ashleigh has spent the last three years helping grow The Breakout Hack and York Street Brands through highly relatable, community-led social media content, building campaigns that consistently rack up millions of views while reshaping what modern beauty marketing looks like online. In this episode, we cover: What uni doesn’t teach you about social media marketing What actually helps you stand out and get promoted in marketing Why personal branding and posting on TikTok can help land your dream role The future of paid content The strategy behind creating viral campaigns The day-to-day reality of working social media Ashleigh’s best advice for aspiring marketers wanting to break into the industry Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ebony⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Melbourne Social Co ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on socials! Follow Ashleigh on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out The Breakout Hack’s Viral Nicki Minaj TikTok Challenge here. Join the closed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CIBYAC Facebook Group Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Co Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠- use code CIBYAC50 for 50%OFF your first three months!

  3. Mar 29

    Rachael Wilde | Building Cult Beauty Brands, Leading at Scale & Going Global

    Today on the show, Ebony sits down with one of her dream guests, Rachael Wilde, for an honest and insightful conversation on what it really takes to build a cult brand. Rachael is the co-founder of The Breakout Hack and Managing Director of York Street Brands. Known for turning science-backed products into highly engaged, community-led brands, she has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting brand builders. In this episode, we cover: What it really takes to build a successful brand in 2026How to identify true “brand potential” vs just a good productBuilding in public vs building in privateManufacturing virality and what actually makes campaigns take offNavigating rapid growth and evolving team structuresStepping into the Managing Director role and leading at scaleHer thoughts and approach to work-life balanceHer best advice for aspiring marketers, founders and career women Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ebony⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Melbourne Social Co ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on socials! Follow Rachael on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Breakout Hack and Bouf Haircare. Join the closed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CIBYAC Facebook Group Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠Social Co Academy⁠⁠⁠- use code CIBYAC50 for 50%OFF your first three months!

  4. Feb 1

    Bronte Chandler | Turning 30, Thriving in London & Building a Global Marketing Career (Without Giving Up Her Social Life)

    In this episode, Bronte shares her journey of moving from Australia to London, navigating career ambitions, and building a thriving social and professional life. We dive into the realities of relocating, the power of confidence, and how to succeed in a global city while staying true to yourself. We cover: The differences between Australian and London marketing landscapesPractical advice for moving abroad: saving, accommodation, and job strategiesThe importance of being loud about your ambitions and self-promotionCultural nuances: language, slang, and market-specific insightsBuilding authentic community and lasting friendships in your 20s and beyondThe role of personal branding in career and social successHow pop culture influences brands and consumer engagementBalancing a thriving career with an active social lifeEmbracing the uncertainty and potential sidesteps when relocatingThe importance of self-awareness and intentionality at this stage of lifeFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ebony⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Melbourne Social Co ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on socials! Connect with Bronte on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠⁠ Follow Hot Girl Marketing Club on ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Join the closed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CIBYAC Facebook Group Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠Social Co Academy⁠⁠- use code CIBYAC50 for 50%OFF your first three months!

  5. Jan 19

    Phoebe Perring | From NYC PR to Socials at Mecca to Launching Balmee Beauty

    In this episode of Can I Buy You a Coffee?, Ebony sits down with Phoebe Perring to unpack her journey from PR intern to global beauty marketer to co-founder of Balmee Beauty. What we talk about: • How Phoebe landed a role at Mecca and what made her stand out in a highly competitive beauty space• Her early career in PR and what the industry looked like over a decade ago• What it was like working in the New York scene and how it shaped her career• The reality of working for a global beauty brand and what changes when your audience is worldwide• Building a startup alongside a full-time job with early mornings, late nights and lunch breaks Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ebony⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Melbourne Social Co ⁠⁠⁠⁠on socials! Connect with Phoebe on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram.⁠⁠ Follow Balmee on TikTok and Instagram Pre-order the sold out balm HERE Phoebe's Podcast Playlist Join the closed ⁠⁠⁠⁠CIBYAC Facebook Group Community⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠Social Co Academy⁠- use code CIBYAC50 for 50%OFF your first three months!

  6. Jan 9 ·  Bonus

    Words of the Year, Designer Handbags, Avoiding Burnout & Hello New York

    In this episode, Shelley and Ebony sit down for a candid catch-up on their words of the year, career goals and personal intentions for 2026. They chat about ambition, designer handbags, avoiding burnout, getting their steps in, and navigating tall poppy syndrome as career women who aren’t afraid to want more. A light, honest conversation about success and showing up fully in 2026 - without shrinking yourself ☕✨ Follow ⁠⁠⁠Ebony⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Melbourne Social Co ⁠⁠⁠on socials! Connect with Shelley on ⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠Instagram.⁠ Join the closed ⁠⁠⁠CIBYAC Facebook Group Community⁠⁠⁠ Join the Social Co Academy- use code CIBYAC50 for 50%OFF your first three months!

  7. Jan 5

    26 Things That Will Make You More Hireable in 2026

    On today's show, Ebony sits down with Rebekah Pickett, General Manager at Melbourne Social Co, to break down what actually makes someone hireable in 2026. • What truly stands out in a job application from an employer’s perspective• Why passion, drive and grit often outweigh a “perfect” resume• The growing importance of video applications and why they help candidates stand out• What hiring managers look for beyond technical skills• How to show adaptability, initiative and problem-solving in applications and interviews• Why being a “good human” matters more than you think• How personal brand, networking and AI skills impact employability• The small details that signal professionalism, emotional intelligence and leadership potential• Practical advice career women can action immediately to stand out in a competitive market Follow ⁠⁠⁠Ebony⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Melbourne Social Co ⁠⁠⁠on socials! Connect with Bek on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Join the closed ⁠⁠⁠CIBYAC Facebook Group Community⁠⁠⁠

  8. 12/22/2025 ·  Bonus

    How to Ask for More Money, Responsibility and Growth at Work in 2026

    In this episode, Ebony and her boss, Melbourne Social Co Founder, Shelley Friesen, break down how to confidently ask for more money, responsibility and growth at work. This episode is a practical guide to advocating for yourself without overstepping or underselling your impact. They share: Why you should start showing up as the role you want before you ask for it How documenting your wins makes growth conversations easier and more credible Why understanding the wider business context is critical before asking for more How to frame growth as value to the business, not just personal ambition Why asking for titles or pay without outcomes rarely lands How to prime your manager ahead of a growth conversation Why asking for clarity on the expectations gap accelerates progress How to schedule growth conversations intentionally so they’re taken seriously Why ownership and initiative matter more than potential in career progression Follow ⁠⁠Ebony⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Melbourne Social Co ⁠⁠on socials! Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn, TikTok and Instagram. Join the closed ⁠⁠CIBYAC Facebook Group Community⁠⁠

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Can I Buy You a Coffee? the podcast for modern-day career women who want the industry insights, life hacks, and career cheat codes from the top names across marketing, PR and brand. No fluff, just tangible advice from the impressive women you dream of having coffee with.

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  • Creator
    Ebony Coatsworth
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ebony Coatsworth
  • Show Website
    Can I Buy You a Coffee?

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