Real talk. Is the work you’re doing right now meaningful to you? Lots of people want to make a difference but don’t know how. The answer lies in identifying your purpose.  In this episode of the She Mentors podcast, we speak with two influential women  who genuinely LOVE their jobs – Stephanie Lam, the Social Impact Lead at Work180, and Cathryn Wills, the founder of ethical handbag brand, SansBeast. That’s because they’re working in purpose-driven businesses that allow them to drive meaningful change in the world. Start streaming now to discover how you too can get crystal clear on y ..read more

Want to land more speaking gigs this year? A few simple tweaks to your LinkedIn profile could make all the difference!  In this episode, I share my check-list for choosing keynote speakers for She Mentors events, podcast interviews and online masterclasses.  This is a behind-the-scenes look at the exact process I use to shortlist potential speakers for upcoming events – and LinkedIn is my go-to platform! This is a recording of a LIVE Group Mentor Hour that we hosted inside the She Mentors membership with some of our members.  We discuss ?  How I search for speakers on Lin ..read more

It’s easy to work with others when the relationships flow. But what about when you're up against a professional disagreement with a co-worker, or you're heading into a meeting that you're dreading? Rebecca Christianson, Founder and Director of Thriving People Consulting, joins us to talk us through conflict from every angle and MOST importantly – how to manage it! You'll learn The different types of conflict (When, What, How and Expectations) How to build empathy and honesty to dismantle conflict  Reframing 'conflict' as 'difference' Conflict seekers vs conflict avoiders (which one are ..read more

Richa Joshi is a soloprenuer who has built, scaled and sold two businesses prior to launching her current innovation, Dual Nation.  Dual Nation was founded with the aim to create culturally-inclusive designs for clothing, bags and more that can serve as conversation starters for people who have blended DNA.  Having gone through the trials and tribulations of building a start-up and living in three continents over the course of 20 years, Richa has a unique insight into the reality of being a culturally-diverse small business owner. This is a meaningful conversation full of rich insigh ..read more

In the latest She Mentors podcast episode, we interview entrepreneur Amy Clarke, founder of Confetti Rebels, a purpose-driven T-shirt brand on a mission to make a difference. In just two years, she's grown her Instagram following to 35,000 and is seeing huge growth through social commerce and clever brand collaborations. Amy regular partners with charities to raise money for causes that she’s passionate about, including Pregnancy Loss Australia, National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Chris O’Brien Lighthouse.  We discuss: ? How Amy started eCommerce brand Confetti Rebels ? The importa ..read more

What myths have you been told about your own potential? What beliefs have blocked you from going after what you REALLY want? After bouncing back from a career setback during COVID, Vari McGaan recovered in a HUGE way by launching her Courage and Career Coach business. Today we talk about how she pivoted from the events industry into her coaching business after her role was made redundant. “Often, the block is just about shedding whatever has been projected onto you. What do you actually believe? What do you actually want? And not what someone else has told you,” says Vari It’s a really refresh ..read more

LinkedIn is more than a professional networking site. With more than 660 million users spread across 200 countries, it’s become a powerful marketing tool for any professional, business owner or job seeker.  When your LinkedIn marketing strategy is executed properly, it can help you build brand awareness and forge long-term professional relationships. It can also be effective for lead generation. In this episode of the She Mentors podcast with our Founder Ali Adey, LinkedIn expert and She Mentors member Karen Hollenbach of  ThinkBespoke.com shares some really practical tips for levera ..read more

Thinking about hosting a virtual event? Whether it’s a group coaching call, online masterclass, virtual coffee or team stand-up, Zoom is great option for small business owners. AT She Mentors, we host LOTS of virtual events online using Zoom, so we have lots of tips to share to ensure your virtual event remains intimate, engaging and valuable, just like your in-person events. We discuss: Benefits of hosting an online event Meeting or Webinar - which is best for your business? Practical tips to ensure a smooth, non-awkward atmosphere Lessons learnt from our own experiences Ways to boost engag ..read more

In this podcast episode we chat with the wonderful Lucy Allen, founder of The Graceful Collective. Lucy recently quit her full time job in PR to pursue her coaching business. But it wasn't an easy decision – she battled self doubt, imposter syndrome and financial fear. But after a year of side hustling and soul searching, Lucy stopped making excuses and finally took the leap. Here she shares her story: the highs and lows, the breakthrough moments and tips for dealing with that inner critic (hey, Barb). This episode is for anyone who needs a confidence boost and a nice dose of daily inspo! L ..read more

In this episode I chat with entrepreneur Kate Morris, the founder of Adorebeauty.com.au, Australia’s longest-running online beauty store. In this chat we discuss: ? How Kate disrupted the beauty industry with Australia’s first ecommerce store ? The struggles of growing and scaling a business; ? Overcoming rejection – she had quite a bit of that in the early days ? Putting the customer at the heart of everything she does. On a personal note, Kate is extremely down to earth and humble about her success. She’s won countless awards, including Telstra Young Businesswoman of the Year, the Industr ..read more