EPISODE 13: END OF SEASON ONE! Yep - you read that right. It's time. After 13 weeks, your girl needs a break from sharing epic stories of rural women in rural based business. But, don't fear SEASON 2 is already on its way!!! It's been 13 weeks of consistently sharing a podcast a week and it's been an incredible ride so far. I have met many amazing rural women and have shared their stories here with you. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for being here, supporting this podcast by listening, sharing it with your friends and family and giving reviews on this poddy. Today, you'll hear ..read more

Episode Twelve: Jenny Mapstone - Miss Mollee Designs @missmolleedesigns Today I am speaking with Jenny Mapstone who owns Miss Mollee Designs. Jenny is passionate, creative, friendly and down to Earth. I knew immediately when I started talking with Jenny she was a country girl with a big heart. Jenny is a Mum of two and is based with her family in Narrabri, NSW, Australia. Miss Mollee Designs is Jenny's side gig and passion project and when she's not in the studio working on her colourful creations you'll, find her at her part-time job in Agriculture retailing. Jenny creates cotton rope homewar ..read more

EPISODE ELEVEN: Ange Elliot Owner of Yass Health Clinic and Boorowa Wellness Clinic and Author and owner of Farming Friends. This woman is not only a sparkly star, she's a wife, a Mum, hilarious, a mood lifter and brings an energy with her wherever she goes... she's also my all time best mate! I'm pretty darn lucky. I've known Ange now for 32 years and I've been able to witness every step she has taken to achieve her dreams. Ange is originally from Cobar, far west of NSW, but now resides in Binalong NSW on the family farm with her husband and 3 children. I knew I had to get her on this podcast ..read more

Episode Ten: Opinions, whether you ask for them or not, people love to share their opinions on your business, products/ service. How we can overcome negative & obstructive criticism and use constructive criticism to our advantage. Welcome back, to another episode of The WOW Pod! I can't believe we are at episode 10! Thats 10 weeks of successfully posting a podcast a week - woohoo! In this topic of conversation episode, you'll hear Sig talk about receiving opinions when you're in business - the good, the bad and the importance of working out which opinions matter and which ones don't. We'v ..read more

EPISODE NINE: JESS ARNOLD | JESSICA LINDSAY HANDMADE @jessicalindsayhandmade Jessica Lindsay handmade is a creative business which has come from a place of passion for handmade, hand beaded jewellery and accessories. Jess is based in the far west of NSW, Australia with her husband and 3 sons. Jess’ designs within her business are highly detailed, delicately beautiful and intricate. Jess uses glass beads of various sizes, colours and shapes to create jewellery for many occasions. Jess creates statement earrings, earrings you can wear everyday, to beautiful pieces you can wear on your wedding da ..read more

EPISODE EIGHT: In this episode, I speak with the beautiful (inside and out) Mel Singh who owns Sundara Massage & Yoga | @sundaramassage_yoga | which is based in the far west of NSW and also the mid-north coast of eastern NSW, Australia. Mel has 15 years experience using a holistic approach to health. Treating clients with personalised massage treatments that focus on pain and injury management, remedial relief, relaxation, sports massage, pre and post surgery care and pregnancy massage all here in rural Australia. Mel is passionate about all aspects of an individual's wellbeing, infusing h ..read more

Episode Seven The WOW Pod welcomes Ellie Dunlevy from Ellie Dunlevy Design. (@elliedunlevydesign) I was so excited to pick Ellie's brains on this episode, as she is SUPER creative and highly passionate about what she does. Ellie Dunlevy Design is a branding agency and works within the social media marketing world for regionally-based business. Ellie is a brand designer, social media manager and marketer. Ellie shares insights into her business - how it all began - what drives her - why she is an advocate about your postcode not being a barrier to success - her passions and how she keeps struct ..read more

Welcome back to Episode Five of The WOW Pod. This week we hear from qualified Chef Haylee Prince from Classique Catering. Haylee owns a mobile catering business in rural Australia which provides custom catering for events such as outback weddings, birthday parties, race meets and any event that requires feeding a large group of people - Haylee does it all. Haylee has owned her business now for 11 years and shares her insights into designing her own custom kitchen on wheels, how she operates in a rural area and the importance of doing things YOUR way and standing out in the crowd. Haylee is r ..read more

Hello and welcome to Episode Three of The WOW Pod. I'm so grateful that you've decided to tune in. In this episode we discuss the importance of rejection in business, within our careers and our personal lives. My hopes for this episode is that it provides you with a moment to take five to reflect on a few of your own rejection moments and experiences and see them as positives. Rejection is a chance for redirection. I hope you enjoy Episode Three, jump on over the @the_wow_pod and let me know your thoughts on this topic. Maybe you would like to share a rejection experience with us and let ..read more

Abby’s specialises in catering, cakes and cookies and focuses on serving the Cobar community with fresh produce, handmade treats and cakes, colourful and vibrant food that brings heart and soul to all her customers. During this episode, you'll hear Abby's story, how she began, some challenges along the way and her thoughts on what makes a good business owner. We'll hear Abby's definition of success, how she juggles her business alongside her large family and some of her learning experiences along the way.  Abby shares her advice for others who would like to get into small business and how ..read more