A Whole Lotta BS

Thought I'd tell the cheesy and somewhat funny story of how my partner AJ and I met and how our relationship came to be!

I've neglected this podcast for over 6 months so I thought why not make a comeback! At this point I'm surprised you are all still interested in what I have to say but hey, no complaints here! This episode is just a general chit-chat and catch up about my life at the moment!

In this episode I'm joined by the beautiful Steph Pase (otherwise known as 'justanothermummyblog'). Steph is a business owner, Mum, influencer and a queen when it comes to all things organisation. Today we chat all things from starting up a business, learning to balance everything in life, organising your home, the best way to clean (ew) and tonnes more.You can check out Steph and all the fabulous things she does over on Instagram @justanothermummyblog and her business account @stephpaseplanners

I have a list of things that I feel like I missed out on - the thing is though is that the list is really quite stupid. Is it worth putting in a podcast episode? Probably not, but here it is anyway. Enjoy.

Today I'm joined by Jason Derulo aka Jason Roses who some of you may recognise from multiple Australian reality TV shows such as Big Brother, Married At First Sight or you may remember his iconic Australian Idol audition from many many moons ago! We chat all things reality TV, what it's like being part of the shows, the old version of Big Brother (and why it was the best) and everything in between!Check out Jason on instagram at @jasonrosesThanks for listening!

You know the cliche sayings like 'live every day like it's your last' & 'live like there is no tomorrow'? The older I get, as 'cLiChE' as they may be - they become more & more relevant in my life. Today I thought i'd sit down and share my thoughts on how I've been feeling lately about LIFE IN GENERAL, because we all need a little inspirational/pep talk from time to time. I cannot stress this enough but whatever it is that you've been thinking about, now is your time to go for it - kick everything into full speed and don't look back.

In this episode I'm joined by one of my great friends Kate Jones otherwise known as dedikated_lifestyle on Instagram and let's be real, we talk sh*t for an entire hour (which is what we do best). Kate has recently stepped away from her full time role as a teacher to pursue that influencer life lol (she's one of the good ones, trust me). We chat all things on how we became friends, how she managed being a teacher and an influencer at the same time, her personal journey with self love and body acceptance and all things in between. You can check out Kates Instagram here @dedikated_lifestylePS i'm so sorry about whatever happened with Kates microphone quality/internet connection, hopefully you are still able to listen to this episode easily!See you all soon!

'I can't wait to be a Mum' - a statement i've literally never been able to relate to, does that make me weird? I think feeling this way is probably more common than I think but it's something that has always made me feel a bit odd and that's what I discuss in todays episode.

Today I am joined by the beautiful Georgie Stevenson - lawyer turned influencer turned business owner and all round a kick ass woman! Georgie is the co-founder of Naked Harvest Supplements so of course in todays episode we chat all things business as well as what it's like to work with influencers and everything in between. It's so great chatting with someone who I share a similar online/e-commerce space with so I hope you all enjoy listening! xYou can find Georgie on Instagram here @georgiestevenson You can shop Naked Harvest hereAnd be sure to check out our episode we did on The Rise & Conquer Podcast here

One of the struggles being a small biz is competing with the big guys and today I wanted to dive into my thoughts on it! I think the costs of running a small business are often overlooked from a consumers point of view (understandably!) and since moving into the business world my eyes have certainly been opened. I hope you all enjoy listening.

Having employees is one of the COOLEST things in the world, it means your business is thriving! Having people on your journey with you is so exciting and rewarding but at the same time, is one of the BIGGEST challenges that any business owner will face and today I wanted to chat with you about why that is.

It seems that influencers starting brands has become a bit of a trend over the last year or two and as an influencer turned business owner myself I thought why not dedicate an entire episode to spilling the beans on the topic! Whilst having a following can have many advantages it also comes with a few disadvantages, I talk through them as well as my general thoughts on influencer brands, society questioning the intentions of these start ups as well as a bunch of other stuff too!

Lets be honest, whilst owning a business can look and sound really glamorous - things can go wrong, sometimes more often than you'd like! Today I thought i'd run through some of the most costly mistakes and road bumps we've encountered over the last couple of years in business. It's never fun but at the end of the day it's simply part of the journey and you learn from each one!

Something I never thought about before owning an online e-commerce store is simply HOW much work goes into organising just one photo shoot and when you look into it, it's really quite amazing! Today I chat about all things photo shoots, the different styles, finding models, the difference between freelance and agency models, some of my struggles, receiving criticism and all things in between!

Whether it's relationships, friendships, within your family, or anywhere! I get so annoyed that toxicity is something that a lot of us put up with and 'accept' as normal, for way too long. Growing up in a toxic family, I was never really taught right from wrong and thought that abuse and violence was normal - which makes me feel sorry for kids in the same position today and even more sorry for people who can't seem to escape the drama into their adult lives. Does this need to be taught more in school? Or is it 100% a parents duty? That's what I discuss in todays episode!

Item design & sampling timeframes, just how long production takes, sea freight or air freight? Why pre-orders are amazing for business, budgets & working well ahead of yourself. Choosing sizes & getting to know your customers, extended sizing, the true cost of fabric & why some brands make their sizes really small on purpose. I talk about all of this and more in todays episode, I hope you enjoy!

Let's talk about body image! Man, this is such a broad topic. I discuss my overall thoughts on body image, confidence and positivity as well as how I think social media has had such a negative impact on everyone when it comes to how they look. I also discuss my own personal experiences and talk through a few tips which I think are helpful in gaining confidence. Fake it until you make it gals! Here's to being happy and healthy.

Whilst some will disagree, I think most of you will agree that it's not the easiest thing to make new (and genuine) friendships as a woman in your 20's, 30's and so on! After doing some thinking, i've realised one of the main reasons why it's so hard is because we are simply too scared and aren't open enough to the idea of putting in the effort - in todays episode, I elaborate on that!

A bunch of topics jammed into one episode! I thought i'd answer some questions that you all asked me in my Facebook group! I talk about my relationship, past friendships, where else I'd like to live, what I think i'd be doing if I wasn't in the position i'm in now plus a whole bunch more!

I've been an 'employer' for 1.5 years now and it's safe to say being a boss has taught me a lot! It's also opened my eyes to see things from a completely different perspective in comparison to being an 'employee'. Today I discuss with you a couple things that have really opened my eyes!

In the last 3 years i've felt myself have a huge mental shift in regards to the way I deal with hardship and I thought it was worth chatting about with you all. In my late teens and early 20's I always felt myself to be quite hateful towards people who had done wrong by me but now at 27, I see things differently.

In todays episode I tell you all a funny little story about one night I had in Hawaii, I feel like this is one of those stories where you had to be there to get the full experience but hey, here it is anyway!

Buying a house, some would consider it to be the old school 'Australian dream' ... but it's not for me and i'm here to tell you why. Who's to say investing in a property may be something I'll consider in the future but thanks to being in the business world i've found a better way to invest! This topic tends to get peoples knickers in a twist (is this because we hate having our beliefs challenged?) but I say each to their own! I hope you enjoy listening!

Today we are joined by a special guest, my Mum, Sharon! I thought it would be fun to get her on and have a causal convo about a whole bunch of topics! We talk about being single and dating in your 50's, being catfished, getting married, buying houses, what clubbing was like back in her day plus a whole lot more.

Relationships, money, tax, body image & much more! In todays episode i'm running through some of the things I wish I had learnt sooner or perhaps done a little differently before and during my 20's.

Multi level marketing, pyramid schemes, network marketing - no matter what they call themselves, they're all the same. Today I wanted to share my thoughts on them as a whole, the pros, the cons and everything in between.

We're back on the influencer topic and today we're discussing all things fake influencers and i'm not talking about fake personalities, I'm talking girls who literally fake their ENTIRE following by purchasing likes, followers & comments all for the sake of scamming brands to get free things. Talk about desperate, I hope you guys enjoy this episode!

Today I'm joined by one of my oldest and greatest friends Wade who is a very successful hair artist and salon owner here in Newcastle! We thought we'd get together today and have a casual conversation together, we tell the story of how we met, our thoughts on COVID-19 and tell some embarrassing stories from many moons ago!

Part two of my influencer brand deal series! Be sure to check out Episode 6 (part one) if you haven't already! In this episode I discuss what it has personally been like to collaborate with brands over the last 5+ years and I answer some questions my listeners sent in.

Let's talk about brand deals! It's a rather taboo topic that is all a little hush hush so I thought why not use my platform to chat about it! Today I'm talking about my thoughts on influencer sponsorships as a whole, the negative stigma around them, the comparisons between social advertising and traditional advertising as well as when brand deals go wrong.

Today I'm joined by my good friend Jess and we sit down to share a bunch of laughs. We talk about Jess's job working for a plastic surgeon, our funny memories from our recent Bali trip, Jess's most embarrassing moment and a funny fetish of hers plus a tonne more!

So i've been self employed since I was 21, but I joined the workforce from the ripe age of 14 years old and boy oh boy did I have some jobs over the years! I thought it would be fun to sit down and go through my entire job history with you all because honestly I feel like there is nothing I didn't try! From McDonalds to Baskin Robbins, Subway to retail, waitressing, sales and I even taught kids outdoor sports at one stage! I hope you enjoy!

Let's chat about owning a business and customer service in 2020! Is it just me, or does there seem to be a huge sense of entitlement around 'the customer always being right'? I'm all for receiving feedback in regards to my business, but has social media blurred that line and do people often think that nastiness & abuse is an acceptable form of feedback?

Today i'm joined by one of my very good friends Matt otherwise known as Alright Hey! The main topic of this podcast is us discussing our thoughts and feelings about all things social media & being an 'influencer'! We also have a friendly debate about a few things we disagree on and of course we share lots of laughs!

My very first podcast! I thought i'd start out with a fun little introduction and tell you all a little about me and what you can expect to hear on A Whole Lotta BS!