Ayurvedic Practitioner & author Chasca Summerville is the founder of Alchemy of Ayurveda, a holistic health and wellness practice specialising in women's health, detoxification and diet & lifestyle consultations. Chasca is also the author of Ayurvedic Rituals, which is published internationally by Hardie-Grant Books. Chasca's journey of naturally overcoming endometriosis was the catalyst for her career in the health & wellness industry.  After 15 years of heavy and painful periods, relying on toxic medication to help her function day to day ..read more

Sisters, Rachel and Hannah Vasicek founders of Francesca Jewellery originally started their business in 2011 at Tasmania's Hobart markets, crafting bespoke high-quality jewellery.  Now, 13 years later, the duo now employs 70 people with a 90% female office.  Francesca is renowned for their lockets, having sold over 50K units globally since their launch. The Francesca team are known for their in-house beaders with the team hand beading over 107 bracelets a day - Approx 39K+ beaded bracelets in total in 365 days! Most impressively is their commitment to keeping production on ..read more

Kris Abbey has been a health advocate since she was 15. She has studied Science, Exercise Physiology, PE and nutrition. She spends her time writing, speaking, and consulting on all things Spa, wellness & wellness inspired travel. Her career in the health and fitness industry spans 40 years, accumulating a wealth of knowledge and experience, including facilitating health & wellness workshops and retreats in both Australia and abroad. She has authored several books, with her The Low HI Diet sold globally. Kris publishes Spa & Wellness Magazine and an online directory, inspiring read ..read more

Amy Zapantis is the founder of skincare brand Amatus. The brand launched in the UK and quickly landed some major stockists. Having recently returned to Australia, Amy is most recently launching the brand in in her home town. Amy is an Aussie skincare expert who started in the industry at the age of 18. Moving to London at 21, Amy has worked for some of the biggest skincare brands in the world, however, one thing stood out to her, and that was how confusing the skincare market can be. She created Amatus to simplify the process.  Amatus was built on a simplified 3-step routi ..read more

In this Mindfulbiz Podcast episode, Business Coach Alison Morgan chats with Steven Luong on a topic which is close to them; optimising efficiency for improved productivity, growth and flow. This candid and relaxed chat gives an insight into how the 2 operate, flow and grow. You can find Steve at .instagram.com/sl_x__ Listen Today ..read more

Talitha Cummins is one of Australia’s most famous TV journalists, turned jeweller and founder of The Cut Jewellery. Talitha graced TV screens for over 20 years, and also lead conversations around sobriety which saw her featured on The Australian Story, the cover of Stellar and Australian Women’s Weekly.  Talitha recently decided to step away from news reading, and go back to where she started, which was in the jewellery business. Her Uncle Craig has been a jeweller for over 50 years. Talitha worked in the space over 20 years ago before she went into reporting.  Talitha, her Unc ..read more

Leighton Wainohu brings a multifaceted background in tech, farming and gardening to his latest endeavour, LEITIN Skincare. His broad experiences have fuelled his commitment to creating this innovative lipid-based skincare line that is gender-neutral and prioritises Australian native botanicals, with a particular focus on dry and dehydrated skin types. Leighton Skincare ..read more

I’ve just returned from a 12 day Signature Program at Absolute Sanctuary in Koh Samui in Thailand. Absolute Sanctuary is Asia’s Leading Fitness Retreat. I can tell you first hand that it is fabulous! I have visited previously and done their 7 day Women’s Health Program. You can listen to it here . Absolute Sanctuary ..read more

Andy is the visionary behind the Sol Natives brand. As a registered architect with a deep design background, he embarked on a unique journey to create a skincare brand that would transform lives. His struggle with lifelong eczema and recurring skin infections ultimately led to extensive UV treatments and antibiotics, limiting his exposure to the sun. Sol Natives emerged from his unwavering passion for skincare and the desire to offer a solution. The Kissed By The Sun range, inspired by his yearning for a natural sun-kissed glow, is a testament to his commitment to healthier, happier skin. S ..read more

Tina is founder of a personalised underwear brand where vintage bow trims are Chouchou's specialty, setting their under-garments apart from others in market due to their combination of comfort and style.  The brand launched their first cotton collection 'The Georgia Collection' in September 2023, accumulating a waitlist of 12K consumers, with one item sold from the collection every 6 minutes. Last year was Chouchou's biggest year to date, making 7 figures.  In this episode we talk about the business journey, marketing, hurdles and style.  Chouchou Intimates ..read more