SkillSeeker Podcast Emma Lee

Hindsight changes everything. That’s why we are interrupting our usual broadcasting to bring you this special behind the scenes insight into start up life. Warning: It’s hilarious, raw, real, fun and inspiring.

Once upon a time I had an idea, how cool would it be to document a start-up business. To capture the ups and downs, highs and lows as they unfolded. Around the same time, I was plotting this plan, there was a super smart business babe working on launching her fashion label.

I was like hey, she was like yay. We caught up each month to chat about all the stuff that comes with launching a business.

This is the first episode of the 3-part series with Jessica Gwynne from Gwynne Co, a fashion label for long torso ladies (that’s anyone who can’t stand up in a jumpsuit without getting a little camel toe happening).

I’m truly honoured to be sharing this story with you. I know you’ll love it. Don’t forget to head over to iTunes to leave a review and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.

RESOURCES:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwynneco/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gwynneco/

Website: https://gwynneco.com

Episode 17 and I’m joined by Cat Kerle. I threw the list of questions out the window for this chat and went rouge. Well, less rouge and more with the flow.

Cat is from Everyday Magic and Reading for Clarity. Cat is a such an important part of my life now. WE have been online friends for ages. She has taught me so much about going with the flow, trusting myself and opening myself up for everyday magic.

In this episode we talk about:

- Intuitive business

- Balancing life’s pleasures

- Finding the middle ground between planning and flowing

I know you’ll love it. Don’t forget to head over to iTunes to leave a review and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.

RESOURCES:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cat_everydaymagic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingsForClarity/

Website: http://www.readingsforclarity.com/



Gwynneco: https://www.instagram.com/gwynneco/

This episode is all about owning your sh#t. I should probably an overshare alert on this one. 

We are talking to Shona Smithson from Sexy Selfish. OMG she is so fun! Sexy Selfish is all about money mindset and shona is hooking women up with the skills and knowledge to grow their biz and own their money stories. 

In this episode we talk about: 


Money mindset blocks
self sabotage 
finding balance when you are driven AF
setting realistic goals 
running your own race with your own timeframe



RESOURCES:

Sexy Selfish  instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexy_selfish/

Sexy Selfish Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sexyselfish/

Sexy Selfish Website http://www.sexyselfish.com

Biz Mama Books  (Xero Course) https://www.skillseekercollective.com/courses/start-up-xero

SkillSeeking Business Babes Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/SkillSeekerCommunity/

Have you ever wondered what the main differences are between running a business with staff and contractors and going solo? Apart from the obvious, not paying wages and managing people. I wanted to know about the pros and cons. What it’s like to manage yourself. 

This episode I was lucky enough to chat with Jenny Boymal from Your Ideal Customer. She is in the early stages of growing her business. Your Ideal Customer is as the name suggests, focused on identifying and attracting your ideal customers.

Anyone in business will know just how important this step is for everything from marketing and advertising to creating and launching products. 

Jenny has a focus on developing and maintaining relationships with customers and strategic alliances. 

In this episode we talk about: 


Transitioning from a big business to starting small again
Managing your strengths and weaknesses
Maintaining relationships
Having a plan and taking things one step at a time

RESOURCES

You can find Jenny on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/pg/youridealcustomer

Your Ideal Customer Instagram account here https://www.instagram.com/youridealcustomer/

SkillSeeking Business Babes Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/SkillSeekerCommunity/

Brunch and Learn event on https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/your-ideal-customer-brunch-and-learn-event-tickets-64943077493

In this episode of the Skillseeker Podcast we chat to Cassie who is the owner/operator of Edward & I floral design, located in the Yarra Valley (Victoria).  Cassie has achieved every small business owners dream with her business booming in this first 18 months, to the point she has a team of highly skilled designers working with her. 

Cassie has brides travelling from all over Victoria wanting Edward & I to be a part of their special day. She is sharing her behind the scenes and how this all came to be. 

In this episode we talk about:


Using past work experience to set you apart
Fostering a team of highly qualified staff
How inexperience doesn't need to hinder
Creating a strong brand identity
Managing and maintaining future growth

RESOURCES:

Edward & I instagram https://www.instagram.com/edward_and.i/

Edward & I website https://www.edwardandi.com.au/

SkillSeeking Business Babes Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/SkillSeekerCommunity/

On this episode I chat with Sarah Airey from Sasa Collective. She is known for her handmade and super cute jewellery dishes.  



It was so refreshing to talk to Sarah. Not only is she super funny but she has this real sense of self-awareness so the insight she shared about her journey was so interesting. 



We have been bold with our 2020 style trends so watch this space to see if we nail it.Nothing was held back in this chat. 



In this episode we talk about: 


Balancing what’s on trend with our authentic vision
Overcoming adversity 
How growing up with social media impacts or hinders brand building 
Self-awareness for growth and development 
Refining your offering to make it best quality and simple



RESOURCES

You can find Sasa Collective’s website here. I recommend checking out Sarah’s Instagram here, she is so fun. 

To join SkillSeeking Business Babes, Facebook group click here. It is a space dedicated to your learning and development journey. 

You can find more about Biz Mama Books here. Rose has created a fantastic practical guide to Xero. I highly recommend if you are looking at using Xero to manage your accounts.