This podcast was extra special being recorded on International Women's Day 2023 with Dotdigital who are our first Podcast Sponsor. Recorded just 1 year after the launch of the Female Voices in eCommerce Podcast! Yay! Today I (Chana) speak with Aarushi and Jannat at Dotdigital. We chat about each of their stories, Female Leadership, Responsible (Carbon Neutral) Marketing, eCommerce Trends and more. Aarushi Sawhney, Marketing Manager APAC Jannat Dawra, Head of Marketing - APAC About Dotdigital: Dotdigital is a cross-channel customer engagement platform that partners with businesses who sell o ..read more

Meet Frances Lowe, Founder and Director of Loclaire, a responsible womenswear brand in Auckland, New Zealand that is committed to doing less, better through a purely made-to-order model - one that is zero waste, size inclusive, transparent in price, and locally made. Listen to our conversation to hear Frances’s story, her heritage as a 2nd generation Kiwi Chinese woman and why it is important to reconnect with her culture through cooking, community and a creative photo shoot in a local fruitshop. Learn more about fashion's big waste problem, female entrepreneurship and how it shaped Loclaire ..read more

Meet Sophie B, Photographer and Owner of Sophie B Photography and Sutherland Shire Open 4 Business. Sophie works with the founders and operators of small businesses on their brand and product photos and has taken photos for some of my clients helping them to sell their products online. Listen to our conversation to hear Sophie’s story and learn more about what inspires her, what camera and technology she loves, her family, clients and how she deals with her mental health. Sophie even tells us why it is important to work with a professional photographer and shares some tips to running a succ ..read more

Meet Anaita Sarkar, Co founder of Hero Packaging. Anaita and her husband Vik are the founders of Hero Packaging and in just 4 years have built a successful business selling compostable packaging called Heropacks. Anaita shares with us her story including how she started the brand, sustainability, family life, recent equity raise with Equitise, how to be an ORIAS finalist, Online Retailer, Tik Tok and female entrepreneurship. Listen in to Anaita to hear her story and a few of her top tips and tricks for success in business.  Hero Packaging www.heropackaging.com.au "I look at business l ..read more

In this episode I speak with Rachelle Stirling, founder of Race Chix®,a national network of Australian women across all genres of motorsport (karts, cars, bikes and boats). Race Chix takes a holistic approach to increasing female participation in motorsport, from a grassroots level up. Initiatives include Apparel, Community, Events and Race School. A place where women can connect and learn in a safe and friendly environment - from riders to drivers, enthusiasts and officials. "The faster you go, the faster you spend money!" - Rachelle Race Chix Motorsport www.racechixmotorsport.com.au ..read more

Meet Jenn Hattingh, Founder & Creative Director at Mush:Mush, a consultancy in East London - South Africa, where she works directly with the founders of small businesses on their eCommerce strategy and web design. Jenn also designs and manufactures her own range of women's lingerie through Beltza Lingerie - creating classy, beautiful and affordable made to measure lingerie and loungewear garments. “We are strong, we are fierce, we are independent and we know what we want and we know how to get it...", Jenn. Listen to Jenn talk about: * Business naming and trademarking * Brand building ..read more

Founded by sisters Eloise and Sophie, Elph Ceramics manufacture and retail contemporary ceramic homewares in the Sutherland Highlands, NSW. Industrial Designer, Sophie & Ceramicist, Eloise have created a timeless Australian brand that celebrates the contemporary Australia design, aesthetic and lifestyle. The range includes cups & mugs, serving ware, vases and their iconic Tiny House. All designs are available in three contemporary finishes using Australian clay. Listen to Eloise and Sophie talk about: * Challenges through COVID and why they relocated to the country from Sydney CBD ..read more

Amy Cooper, Manager & Co-owner - Springboard Digital / Alpha Digital As Administration Manager and Co-owner of two digital marketing agencies in Brisbane (Australia), Amy is the mum to three kids under 4, and is primarily responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of internal processes, accounts and HR, both in the office and at home.  “The passion in the project is heightened when you own your own business... ", Amy Cooper. Listen in to hear Amy's story and insights around: * Returning to work after maternity leave and why it was important to her * Agency culture a ..read more

G'day everyone, My name is Chana and I am your host and founder of the Female Voices in eCommerce podcast. I have been working as a eCommerce Specialist for over a decade through my business Owl and Monk. I work one-on-one with founders of small to medium sized businesses, brands, food and beverage producers and retailers who are committed to creating a better world for their people and planet. I am passionate about connecting and empowering women in the eCommerce industry, and through this podcast series will share their stories with you. So how did I get here? Listen in to this mini episo ..read more