Making money in your business doesn’t have to be hard, and this episode will share insights into the mindset of trusting our ability to make bank.  We left off Part 1 of this epic chat with Brook McCarthy hearing about prioritisation, why it’s ok to figure it all out as you go and what we take into business from other roles – but this part is all about money – clearly one of the most important topics not to shy away from in business. In Part 2 of this chat, you’ll hear about: How to reframe selling what you do to a client for the benefit of your bank balance How to not over-complicate ma ..read more

If you’ve never felt slightly envious of another person’s success, this episode isn’t for you. If you have, you’re in good company, so how can we reflect on envy and use it as a tool for reflection, and progress?  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares a personal story about a recent experience of joyful jealousy, how it almost derailed her business-goals, and some helpful ways to get you back on track if you’re ever stuck in a comparison trap.   Here's the podcast episode I mentioned in the show "Building Doors with Lauren Karan"  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afr ..read more

What could happen to your business if you started collecting rejections? If you set a goal not to achieve a big dream, but to be rejected 100 times? Imagine the potential yeses, or the “what about this’s” you never thought of. In this episode, Kim Kerton chats to Penny Locaso, Founder of Hacking Happy Co., about her journey through changing her life, career, and the many no’s that led to a whole lot of happy in her business.   This chat is guaranteed to supercharge your belief in yourself, you’ll hear about: Mid-life awakenings The time we have to take to develop the wisdom we need Why w ..read more

Truth is, we’re all a little vulnerable to the myriad of masterclasses, webinars and coaching must-haves in business. So how do we identify when seeking knowledge and guidance becomes toxic procrastination? In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares an insight into knowledge and outsourcing overload, and how to redirect your trust in yourself and what you already know, so that you can keep moving forward.  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTik Join our Facebook ..read more

What happens when you have big business dreams, but your mind, body or current circumstance won’t let you chase them? In this episode you’ll hear from Cherie Donnellan, the creative force behind the newly launched gourmet Marshmallow brand Hella Mallow, and in the telling of how she got here she’s sharing with you: The raw and real experience of deep burnout The ways in which following our business dreams can heal us Navigating the major life transition of parenting The way our known skills can help us navigate what we don’t yet know And the experience of launching first and refining later ..read more

Between what to charge, what we don’t yet know and learning when and how to say no – service-based business owners have a lot to battle with. In this episode you’ll hear from Hayleigh Watson, AKA Hali Helper, about her experience developing a virtual assistant agency that specialises in helping overwhelmed women-led businesses, and all the growth that’s coming with it, including:   Our abilities to teach ourselves what we need to know on the go Making do with what you have when getting started Learning to charge what you’re worth (and beyond) Marketing for growth even when you’re not in ..read more

How comfortable are you with learning on the go in your business, and could you ask for help and guidance more often than you do? In this episode Kim Kerton chats to multi-passionate entrepreneur and board director Michelle Cox about how she’s grown, and continues to refine, her portfolio career. You’ll hear about: Owning when you don’t know something for the benefit of you and others Learning on the go, at levels well beyond the startup phase Letting your contribution be your guiding light Our relationships to money The balance of multi-passions and laser focus And the role of self-awareness ..read more

Do we really have a choice to be anything other than persistent when building a business? In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares an insight into finding her voice, the role of grit in business-building and coming full-circle.  Need some business solidarity? This is for you.  Join the Unemployed & Afraid mailing list at unemployedandafraid.com.au  And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and Threads  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.c ..read more

Creating any new business is hard going, but especially when your idea is challenged and you have to find it within yourself to stay committed to your vision. Lauren Yehezkel, Founder of Lydy knows all about this, she’s raw and real about the experience of building her brand and shares with us in this episode: The time (and patience commitment) of bringing a new product to market The blow-out costs of product development Persisting with your vision, despite what’s against you The time it takes to get your messaging strong And dealing with internet trolling of your business and the brutal natu ..read more

Building a business is guaranteed to come with some angry, frustrating, sad and highly stressful moments, but how can you use them to keep growing? The journey behind Lauren Karan’s building of her tailored recruitment solutions business Karan & Co is filled with deeply insightful and relatable moments. You’ll hear about: Learning to find a sense of satisfaction outside of achieving everything on your (never-ending) to do list Finding confidence in your business purpose Rewriting the rule books of work structures Putting your knowledge, values and beliefs out there to attract the right cl ..read more