Live and Love Your Brand

Yes, this is the final episode of Live & Love Your Brand podcast! In this episode, I reflect on the 86 episodes filled with insights into personal branding, marketing, and self-discovery. Your support and engagement have been incredible, and I'm deeply grateful for all of my guests, listeners and supporters over the past 2 years. But as one chapter closes, another begins. In September 2023, I went through the process of re-branding - or brand shifting as I like to call it. After 14 years of business operation, I shifted from "Lovelly Communications" to simply "Emma Lovell." This change symbolises a merging of my passions – business, travel, and self-care. My mission is clear: I'm here to help entrepreneurs achieve true freedom, not someday, but right now. To help them travel more and live a life they love! While "Live and Love Your Brand" comes to an end, my journey continues with the launch of "The Emma Lovell Show." Stay tuned for deeper explorations of business, travel, self-care, and more. Through the podcast - as well as my coaching, speaking, and writing - I aim to inspire, encourage and motivate you to build a business for sustainability and profitability. And for above all else, joy in both work and life. Thank you for being part of this incredible chapter, and I can't wait to embrace this next adventure. Will you join me?

Bring the you to your brand! That's what today's guest does and raised a very important quesiton: How much of YOU do you put into your business brand? Let me introduce Cat Dunn, who happens to be my very own Online Business Manager, or OBM. It's been an absolute pleasure working with Cat and witnessing her remarkable brand presence. I've personally experienced the incredible support she provides, and it's no surprise she's making waves on various podcasts with her inspiring story. So, naturally, I had to bring her on mine! Cat is an Online Business Manager specialising in helping coaches scale their businesses, increase revenue, and make a bigger impact. With 15 years of experience in communications, marketing and admin, she's the ultimate partner in TIME, always having your back. From setting up clients for success to providing that precious resource we all crave—time—Cat delivers with expertise and dedication. But there's more to Cat than meets the eye! Apart from being a savvy businesswoman, she's also a passionate horror fan and a professional scare actor. Her dynamism is infectious, and I've thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her. Get ready to be inspired as Cat Dunn shares her journey and insights openly.

Introducing Jenn Donovan, a global marketing strategist with a passion for small business. With an impressive wealth of knowledge, Jenn's generosity and support for people in business is truly exceptional. As one of Australia's most sought-after speakers on all things marketing, she holds a special place in her heart for rural and regional small businesses, being a rural girl herself. She's the founder of Social Media Marketing Australia, the viral Facebook group "Buy From a Bush Business," and one of the original co-founders of Australia's rural answer to Amazon, "Spend With Us." In our conversation, Jen shares her strategic and creative marketing expertise, making small business simple, which is also the name of her super successful podcast, "Small Business Made Simple." Known for her no-nonsense, fluff-free approach to marketing, Jen is the go-to person you definitely want to know in the business world. I'm thrilled to announce that I'll soon be a guest on her podcast too! So stay tuned for that. I can't wait for you to hear Jenn's incredible business journey and gain invaluable wisdom from her!

Tune in for this inspiring episode with the fierce and fabulous Nikki Ellis from Cinch Training! After hearing her on the Secrets of Successful Business podcast with Jess McLean, I was absolutely captivated by her story. It didn't take long for me to hire her as my virtual personal trainer, and let me tell you, the results have been epic! Today, we dive deep into Nikki's transformational journey from academia to entrepreneurship, and how she's empowering women to feel strong, confident, and absolutely badass through weight training. Beyond her fitness expertise, Nikki's fierce energy and fabulousness shine through on social media, especially in the Small Business Growth Club where we bonded over fun reels. Prepare yourself for a dose of infectious enthusiasm and valuable insights into building a strong online presence as well! If you're seeking inspiration, practical tips on weight training, and a vibrant burst of energy, you won't want to miss this episode! Get ready to feel empowered and motivated with Nikki Ellis.

I am absolutely thrilled to introduce you to a remarkable individual who shares not only my surname but also my deep commitment to supporting women. Meet Sonya Lovell, a passionate menopause campaigner and podcaster, whose journey has led her to become a powerful advocate for women's health and well-being. Sonya's mission is to raise awareness, challenge stigmas, and promote education and support for menopausal women. Her passion and purpose shine through as she shares her story, the launch of her podcast, and her dedication to empowering women. Get ready to be inspired by the fabulous Sonya Lovell. Let's dive in!

Can you describe yourself in 3 words? For many, this is such a challenge! If someone doesn't know you - has never met you - and you need to give them a picture of you, what would you say? This is one of my favourite exercises to support my clients to understand their personal brand and how they are being received by others. I would LOVE to hear how you go with this one and learn your 3 words! Make sure to email me at emma@lovellycommunications.com with your results - write THREE WORDS as the email subject line! Go?

How can you truly connect with your clients and customers and convert them with ease? Rashida Tayabali's unique perspective on writing for an audience truly resonated with me. She not only has a wonderful way with words but also emphasises the importance of diversity in her clients' worlds. This prompted me to reflect on diversity within my own sphere and how I approach it with clients and audiences. Rashida's insights challenged me to showcase and embrace diversity, welcoming people from all backgrounds into my work. As a copywriter for female entrepreneurs, Rashida thrives on capturing the heart and soul of their businesses, using the perfect words to connect and convert clients. Words are her passion, and she channels that passion into helping her clients grow their businesses effectively. Join us for this thought-provoking and inspiring conversation with the brilliant writer and businesswoman, Rashida Tayabali

Do you say I am? Can you say: - I am (your name) - I am an expert - I am confident - I am intelligent - I am successful How do those statements feel to you? For many of my clients, saying even I am ahead of words to describe themselves could seem overwhelming. When you say "I am ..." your audience will believe you. But more importantly, you may begin to believe it. I truly believe in the power of starting a sentence with I am and in this episode I share an exercise for how you can embrace this little shift into your daily habits to see massive shifts in how you show up! This truly can help you build confidence and connect more deeply. I would love to hear your "I am" statements - email me at emma@lovellycommunications.com to share

Do you have diversity and inclusion as a focus in your business? Many don't. I met the founder and CEO The Culture Ministry, Lisa Mulligan, when she invited me to be on her podcast. What I quickly saw was Lisa's passion for this space and extensive knowledge. She made me want to look at my own business, and life, and do better. Lisa runs her Diversity & Inclusion consulting business focusing on getting organisations and D&I professionals started on their D&I progress. We talk about her shift from corporate to running her business and how she's integrating all of her learning. Her message to be the leader of your own life and make decisions that control your fate really stuck with me. A thoroughly thought provoking conversation I know you're going to love.

Opening up the behind the scenes of my business here! Things are changing. Where I'm at, where the market is at and what I can offer to help serve my clients best. So, I put my business owner hat on and made a decision to change. Introducing the hour of power! Learn why I'm running things differently, how I'm helping businesses move their business and life forward, and how I can support you too!

Personal brand vs business brand! It's a question I get a lot and a conundrum many business owners find themselves in. Including me! As I've now made the decision to stop working under a business name and move to a personal brand ( yes! You heard it here first, watch this space) I had to speak to someone who has done this very thing! When I connected with Katrina McCarter for our last podcast (episode 32) she told me that this was something she was working towards. Now her Personal Brand is out in the world and the clarity she is experiencing after this process is refreshing. In this episode we discuss: - Why personal brand/ working as your own name over business brand name - What instigates the rebrand - How do you shift from one to other - How do you feel when working as YOU I love how honest and open Katrina is and how many valuable insights she shares from her many years in business and multiple brands. It's been a joy to see this unfold and to hear the story behind it - enjoy!

Are you truly showing up as you? Unapologetically? Confidently? Authentically? I'll be honest, last year I realised I wasn't! YEP! Me, the personal branding specialist. Why, because I was still suppressing parts of me. In this episode we get into some real talk and I share about how this came out for me, how I'm working through it and how you can too. I want to help you show up and shine, and I will always share my experience and journey honestly with you too. It's a juice one - enjoy!

Meet Shannah Kennedy and Colleen Callander the co-founders of Human Elevation. Shannah Kennedy, a high performance coach and her client - former CEO of Sportsgirl joined forces to bring the best skills in the business of life and leadership together under the pillars of life leadership and longevity for high performance living without the burnout. Their mission is to empower individuals to live their greatest lives and achieve their ultimate best without succumbing to burnout. This movement is aptly named Human Elevation. In this episode, we delve into their collaboration and discuss the importance of high-performance living, finding balance, and avoiding burnout. The wisdom and insights shared by Shannah and Colleen during our conversation felt like a coaching session in itself, and I'm confident that you'll also get so much value from their words.

Do you ask for testimonials? When did you last get one? It's one of the key things I find lacking with my clients - they are not asking people for words about them! It is so important and often it's left til last. But your clients and customers words can help you get clearer on your message. We get so stuck in our head and stuck in our ways about how we speak about ourselves. But your customer/ clients experience is different and it's important. Testimonials are also a huge confidence booster! Your audience have lovely things to say about you - but you have to ask! And then ... use them! All this and more in this slightly ranty episode on a topic I am VERY passionate about.

Entrepreneur. Whole person and Mum of 2. Consultant. Side-gigger. Love the way Laura Campbell described herself for this episode. She's this an a whole lot more! I had the pleasure of meeting Laura through Mums and Co., and I have been truly inspired by her remarkable journey. Based on the Gold Coast with her family, Laura has designed a groundbreaking baby carrier called the HipSurfer Hip Seat. This innovative product, the first of its kind in Australia, is aimed at alleviating the challenges of parenthood. Inspired by her own experiences managing symptoms of arthritis and carpal tunnel while raising her children in the Australian climate, Laura embarked on a journey to create a solution. After eight prototypes, she successfully launched this amazing product just a few months ago. I personally own one, and let me tell you, it's a GAME CHANGER! The HipSurfer Hip Seat has garnered recognition from various media outlets, including Nine News, Seven News, ABC Radio, Kidspot, and Honey. As a passionate advocate for women and mothers in business, Laura is also a business growth consultant and mentor. Her dedication to championing the success of fellow women entrepreneurs is truly commendable, and I feel honoured to be part of her journey. In this episode, we dive into what it's like to invent a product and navigate the challenges of being a mother, an entrepreneur, and a woman. Join us as Laura shares her insights, experiences, and the valuable lessons she has learned along the way. So, sit back, relax, and let's dive into this inspiring conversation.

How do you start building your personal brand? Well you gotta know where you are to know where you're going! A brand audit is ALWAYS my first step on the branding journey. What does that even mean? It means doing a deep dive into how you're currently showing up and looking at you the way the world sees you. Have you googled yourself? When did you last look at your website? Does your email signature have the correct details? How often are you posting on linkedin? What events have you attended this year? All of these things add up to create an impression and a view of you. You have to know what is out there so you can decide what you want to be telling your audience. In this episode I take you through step by step to understand your brand as it is and take the next steps to building it in the way you want!

In this podcast episode, we are joined by the amazing Irina Castellano, an authorised foster carer and dedicated parent who has created an incredible coaching business. I originally mentored Irina in the "How to Live and Love Your Brand" course. Irina's story of fostering and adopting children is truly inspiring, especially now that there are hundreds of vulnerable children without safe homes and some even being kept in motel rooms while they wait to be placed. Irina's work has been featured in numerous media outlets and she runs nationally accredited foster care programs and adoption seminars. With her 20 years of experience, Irina provides professional support, training, and guidance to potential foster carers and hopeful adoptive parents. Listeners will be inspired by Irina's generosity, care, passion, and hope that she gives to children in need. This heartwarming conversation is a must-listen for anyone considering fostering or adopting a child.

“I don't need to market myself, I get business through word of mouth and referrals.” Wrong! If you're not telling people WHO you are, WHAT you offer & HOW they can work with you, then you're going to struggle to have a sustainable business. I used to say this and many more things, for 10 long years of my business. I was my only business card - and although I'm very good at talking about who I am and what I'm up to (attending events, networking, conferences etc.) I wasn't very good at sharing HOW people could work with me or what I was working on. Why? Because I didn't think people wanted to hear it. Or because I had too much work and I didn't need anymore (until the next month when it all dried up!) and I played this feast or famine game, relying on referrals and recommendations and (very good) word of mouth … for 10 years!! Thankfully my decade anniversary knocked some sense into me and now I use my story to help others to confidently and clearly promote themselves. But honestly, if you're not telling people about you, then who will? Are you proactively sharing with your audience who you are and how they can work with you?

Who struggles with pricing? Cashflow? Budgeting? Yep, it's pretty common in small business and there's a lot of secret shame and guilt about not knowing your money stuff. Justine McLean is all about doing business better. From the moment I met her, she was sharing her kind wisdom and I could feel her 30 years of experience in business instantly. She's practical and proactive, and she has the years of business experience to back it up. In this episode we talk about how Justine got to be where she is today, why your money stuff could be holding you back, and how you can get better foundations for a business that leads to success for you. Justine understands the business numbers and empowers female entrepreneurs and business owners to take the actions necessary to create profitable and sustainable businesses that fit into their unique definition of success! I love that. I'm also a proud affiliate for Justine's course which has its doors open now! The Business Money Formula - see the show notes or send me a message for the link!

Why India for my next retreat? You don't see India. You don't smell it, taste it, touch it or hear it. You feel it. India gets under your skin and enlivens the senses like no place I've ever known. India is hands down my favourite country in the world. Some of the most transformative experiences of my life have happened in India. It is part of me - and I can't wait to share it with you. This land has given me opportunities I could only ever have dreamed of! And I want to share it with you!! Join us for 5 inspiring nights in Incredible India for the first ever International Rest & Receive Retreat - Kerala, November 2023. Disconnect your senses and immerse in this exotic culture while reconnecting with yourself. Share this luxurious experience with 12 amazing women, you'll form connections and memories to last a lifetime. I want to welcome you to this India that I know and love. To learn about her complexities, her strengths, her challenges and her uniqueness. I've never felt more myself and more truly disconnected from everything I've ever known in India, and it's been the best experience I could ask for. We must disconnect from the world we know in order to reconnect to who we truly are and to truly know ourselves. If you're going to do that anywhere in the world, this is the place to do it. Hear all about it in this episode!

It is no secret that I've made a super collab partner in Jade Warne, but making collaborations that work is no mean feat. It can be really challenging to find a collaboration that can benefit both parties in a sustainable and long term way. But this one works and we are having too much fun creating amazing offerings together. Jade is a photographer, videographer, digital marketer and mum of 3! She's also an Instagram sensation with over 100k followers, and she helps small businesses to make more money on socials by sharing awesome content. In this episode we share: - how we met - why this collaboration works - which collabs don't work - what to look for in an awesome business bud Cannot express how grateful I am for this amazing woman and I know you'll hear the mutual respect and admiration in this ep which really is the foundation of our epic collaboration.

Working harder and faster doesn't work. We all know that by now. But how can we get more space in our business and lives to be more productive? Michal McCracken is a productivity coach supporting her clients to be more productive in their business and have spaciousness in their lives. She says "I help entrepreneurial women prioritize tasks and follow through on their plan so they can build their empire while enjoying more time, energy, and financial freedom." Her business, called space and grace, absolutely describes how Michal operates. After meeting through a Business Chicks call and bonding over Denise Duffield-Thomas's work, we now speak regularly about we are both learning how to work to our strengths and create more space for the things that truly light us up. I guarantee you'll walk away from this episode with some helpful pointers but also feeling a whole lot more at ease in how you approach structuring your work/ life balance.

Susan Dean is the Founder and CEO of Dean Publishing. She has a gift in sharing her stories with the world and encourages others to do so too. In this episode, Susan and I talk all about not only motherhood, but grand-motherhood and how she's managing to integrate all of that in her life right now. Susan pioneers the power of storytelling, encouraging people all over the world to share forward their life teachings, insights and wisdom in order to help others make a shift in their lives. With her help coaches, authors, mentors, and many other business professionals have been able to share their knowledge and grow their brand and business with a book. As someone who plans to write a book, I was keen to hear all that Susan had to share and I know you're going to get so many gems in this episode too.

When it comes to nailing your niche, Kristina Russell has it covered! Kristina is a Sydney based hair colorist that specialises in colour and has travelled the globe performing on stages and trade shows sharing her expertise. I met Kristina through the fabulous personal brand photoshoots with Jade Warne in Sydney. Kristina had such a strong brand already but was so clear on her vision of what she's creating with her course, podcast and colour services. Niching can be such a challenging concept but Kristina shares her approach and how it's truly benefited her. We also hear about her wealth of experience with more than 20 years in the hair industry, and how she's now helping independent hair stylists to lead with their own brands and truly run like small businesses. So many insights and a lot of generous sharing in this one! You also must get over to @colourkristina on Instagram and check out how Kristina is sharing her incredible new photos and taking her own brand to a whole new level.

Bill Hunter is 100 years old. He's a magician and has been performing magic for 80 years professionally, including 50 years at the Indy 500 race. He is Emma Lovell's first cousin twice removed (aka her grandmother's cousin) and one of her favourite people in all the world. Bill served in the Navy during World War II for his home nation of the United States of America. He was sent to the South Pacific and caught Malaria in Papua New Guinea, and was then hospitalised in Sydney, Australia. There in a hospital bed, he met world champion boxer Steve Belloise who was also an amateur magician, and taught him a few tricks. It was there his life long passion, skill and gift began. Magic has taken him around the world and most importantly, it's led him to meet amazing people who have touched his life as much as he has touched theres. But the real magic is not the tricks ... it's the man himself. Bill Hunter is truly magical and you'll see for yourself in this episode. Emma interviews her cousin to ask him about how his skills of communication, networking and simply being who he is have led to such a long career and life. We hope you enjoy this little piece of magic in your day!

Dee Boules is from Insync Workplace Solutions and is all about people, safety and culture. With such a diverse background including time in the Police Force she brings so much knowledge to everything that she does and people who come into her orbit are fortunate. Giving a new meaning to CEO - Chief Enabling Officer, Dee's focus on people and how they interact at work is commendable.

I turned the tables in this one and was the guest! with Bec Chappell as our guest host, interviewing me! I've had many beautiful guests on this podcast sharing their story and although I've shared my origins here and there in episodes, I never really have shared it all in one go! So, I asked my wonderful colleague, fellow podcast host and all round wonderful person Bec Chappell to come on and interview me! No questions. No prep. Just raw and honest accounts of how I got to where I am today. Loved challenging myself and being in the guests shoes for today. Hopefully you smile just as much as we did when we recorded it.

Do you tell people what you do? Or who you are? In this episode, Nigel Bowen and I discuss how it's important to be so good you can't be ignored (as Steve Martin quoted) but with the caveat: you also have to tell people you are good! Nigel is the Founder of Content Sherpa, tech and business writer. He's a former print journalist who, like a lot of former journalists, transitioned into being a content creator around a decade ago. He's since formed a successful career based on referrals and repeat work. But if he could share one lesson - it's talk about yourself more. Of course I was happy to share from my school of shameless self promotion. Join us for this frank, insightful and in my humble opinion hilarious chat about what it truly means to back yourself and keep clients coming to you through your very own personal brand.

Content creator extraordinaire, Rebeecca Haddad joins me on this episode to chat all things … content! This mag hag (person who once worked in magazines) specialises in helping businesses and people to tell stories and create fabulous content from it. She's also a master repurposer and can turn 1 piece of content into 10. Rebecca Haddad describes herself as a multi-hyphenate! I'm a writer, editor, digital marketer, travel journalist, Reels enthusiast, psychology student and mum to two gorgeous girls

Are you trying to be all the things? Well, you can be! You just can't tell people all the things all at once! It's overwhelming and confusing, for you both. What I find with my personal brand clients though is that the business and all the other roles and titles in their life have smothered them. So instead of looking at those things as being part of you, they become who you are. You start "juggling all the balls" and "wearing all the hats" and it means you lose yourself. You are allowed to be more than one thing, it's what makes you uniquely you. All of your experiences, skills and roles over the years contribute to who you are. It's about knowing your story and which parts to tell when that is the secret! Jump in and learn more about my experience learning how to manage all the things I am and do, with some helpful tips along the way.

On this episode, Linkedin Coach Kate Merryweather shares her own story of getting over FOSU (Fear Of Showing Up) and how she's helping others to do the same. Kate Merryweather is a redheaded LinkedIn coach who believes that LinkedIn can be a moneymaking powerhouse — if you have the right strategy. She creates custom LinkedIn strategies to help her clients effortlessly attract inbound leads with 0% hustle by sharing bold content that turns fans into followers and followers into buyers. Kate lives in Melbourne with her sensible husband, three daughters and creatively-named ginger cat, Ginger. I first saw Kate speak at CopyCon in 2022 but we'd been connected on Linkedin long before that. in this episode she shares how she ditched her copywriting business to focus on Linkedin coaching and how she's helping others to shamelessly self promote themselves there too! A woman after my own heart, you want to miss the fab tips on how to get started with building your Linkedin profile and getting over that fear of showing up online - so that you can attract the audience YOU want!

2022. What a year it's been. In this final podcast episode for 2022, I reminisce on things I've learned and give you a sneak peek on what's to come in 2023. I walk you through a great grounding and levelling exercise that helps you really identify who you are and how you're feeling at the time. You'll also hear some exciting information about upcoming retreats and my chosen word for 2023.

Social media is still such a thorn in so many people's sides when it comes to promoting themselves. It can be daunting, overwhelming and there's the misconception you need to be on it ALL the time. But this is simply not true. On this episode I chat to Briana Graydon, founder of Pink Cow Social. She's a social media gun and she really owns her brand, rocks her story and is super passionate about social media! Bri helps make social media fun. She puts the social in social media by providing actionable practical tips to help businesses skyrocket their social media through easy to implement systems and through step by step training. She's got your back a little bit of fun fact she's a lover of dark chocolate and also loves drinking cosmopolitans of course because they pink and she's never watched the Titanic. You'll get so many valuable to tips and gems from this episode to make your social media more manageable.

I'm sharing a summary of my masterclass on how to write a bio with impact! One of the biggest challenges that people have when it comes to communicating their personal brand is that initial introduction. The opening line to start the conversation, and this is really what a bio does! In this episode, I'm going to take you through the key elements to write your own bio that has an impact. Although I don't believe in the elevator pitch per se, I'll also be talking about the key messages that you need to communicate who you are quickly, effectively and in an engaging, and even fun, way! We'll talk about the importance of consistency across your various channels and how to audit your existing brand, to see the impact of your digital footprint right now! You'll walk away from this episode with more clarity and a greater way to make connections with impact, all through your bio! For a more detailed and deep dive into bio writing, make sure to join one of my upcoming masterclasses in 2023 - all about building your profile so opportunity come to you! Send me an email to get on the list - emma@lovellycommunications.com

What does it mean to be Fully Connected? On today's episode, Leadership communication expert Mel Kettle shares about her own journey of re-connecting to herself and how this led to her latest book. Mel works with leaders and teams to help them communicate with impact so they can achieve real connection and sustained engagement. After surviving the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress and burnout in her late 20s, Mel believes self-leadership is essential to having a great life. She is the founder of the award-winning menopause blog, Just as Juicy, host of podcast This Connected Life and author of two books, Fully Connected and The Social Association. Join us for this insightful discussion about what connection really means and how you can find the ways to connect to yourself, and others.

After seeing Mariska Threadgold share her powerful story and game-changing attitude to using the devil's number, 6-6-6, I had to have her on the podcast. Mariska is a vibrant, inquisitive, travel-loving Australian SEO copywriter obsessed with putting tourism, 4WD, camping and fun-loving brands on the map. When Mariska spoke at CopyCon 2022, I was moved to tears. She shared about her family's experience with health challenges that led to life changing decisions. Her re-framing of how we view problems, but also our dreams, was refreshing. In this episode, hear how you can bring your goals forward, change your perception of time and choose what you want in your life - and make it work for you. I hope you are as inspired and uplifted as I continue to be.

Whether to invest in creating a brand around a business name and the business persona, or whether to invest in promoting yourself, it's a common question. So what do you work on first? Let's explore! As you are on a personal branding podcast? You probably know my answer. However, I want to explain both! I share in this episode how they work together. Obviously, this is more relevant if you have a business brand, and of course everyone has a personal brand, but just explaining those two and how they can work together. I'll also cover how you can still share your own message whilst representing an organisation, aka the business brand that you work for. Let's get clear on brand!

Trigger warning: In this episode we are talking about mental health issues, war, child abduction and post traumatic stress. This episode I am honoured to welcome the incredible Grace Arach, who is a former child soldier, and survivor, as well as the founder of Bedo Ki Gen. I met grace through World Vision Australia when she was speaking about her experience and I wanted to hear her share her story, because Grace is an example of how to share with vulnerability, but also still protect yourself while sharing your mission and the impact you're meant to have on the world. I am so in awe of the way that she has taken her experience, and is able to convert it into a story and share that repeatedly to raise awareness for her NGO and other survivors. Sometimes talking about our own story can be challenging and confronting, but once you've heard Grace's story, it's really going to inspire you to share your own. Not to compare, but to see that you can be vulnerable! You can have experiences and challenges, and you can go on to do something incredible. This is Grace's story and she shares it with Grace. It's the most perfect name for this woman.

We are talking all things personal style and expression of self with Jane Vandermeer, innovative personal styling expert. I personally had a session with Jane and can vouch for her incredibly generous, intuitive and knowledgable approach to styling. In this heartfelt discussion, we cover: - Why a Personal Stylist is seen as unattainable for most - How personal styling can elevate your personal brand - Body shapes, sizes and colours - Demystifying what it's really like to work with a personal stylist - and so much more Jane Vandermeer is a multi award winning highly intuitive, gentle and innovative thought leader. She is an author, trainer teacher and loves sharing knowledge. She has always had a love of high end fashion, you could say that is in her blood. As a creative and entrepreneurial thinker. She has a 30 year career within the fashion industry, including designer Taylor pattern maker quality control buyer, wholesale and retail sales lecturer, business owner creator. I'm so grateful for Jane's heartfelt approach and the gift she gives women through her sessions and program. Get ready for some wonderful insights and tips in this episode.

When photos, videos and good vibes combine - a strong brand is buiit! Meg Richards is absolutely testament to that as she has seen her Instagram following go from 50,000 in 2021 to 250,000 and rising in 2022! This Reels Queen is also a talented photographer and branding specialist, and she is actually now my business partner. Together we host personal brand photoshoots for groups as we both believe in the power of great images and how they can connect you to your audience. Meg is the owner, photographer + creative gal behind the brand Kruz Creations. She loves to spread 'Good Vibes' in all of her creative services by offering a range packages to suit all kinds of brands. We share in this episode how you can make the most of a photoshoot, use the content for many months after the shoot and really bring your best self to these experiences.

Invest in yourself - especially when you ask others to invest in you! I had this reminder recently and I know that I have to invest in myself as much as I ask others to invest in my services. In this episode I speak about: ✨ hiring a personal stylist ✨ visiting a psychic ✨ showing up for a photo shoot ✨ attending conferences ✨ working on your message ✨ creating space and time to get your best energy ✨ why invest in your brand Investing in yourself comes in so many forms and It's so important to choose you. If you don't put yourself first, if you're not working on you - then how can you grow and move forward? I'm practicing what I preach and doing more of this in the coming months. If anything has resonated with you today and you want to discuss it more, please shoot me a message. I'd love to speak to you!

Alison Shamir is an Imposter Syndrome and Confidence Expert coach and speaker. Alison and I met at a networking event for Business Chicks when she spoke about impostor syndrome and I loved her approach and how she tackled it, her knowledge and expertise is just next level. In this chat we're going to demystify what Imposter Syndrome is, how you can start to address it and if you even need to! Alison helps women conquer Imposter Syndrome and master the skill of confidence so they can achieve, own and celebrate the success they truly desire and deserve. When Alison is not working you can catch her by the water, chasing the sun, sipping a coffee and spoiling my fur child Beckham. There's so much more to share and it's a topic we'll revisit as I know it's something that comes up for my clients, it comes up in my course and program for women and I just love how Alison really gets to the bottom of it. So jump in and listen to this insightful chat.

“Rest & Receive” has become my mantra and I wanted to share it with you too. I've learnt over the past few years that the do, do, do way of working - the hustle - is just not working for me. Whenever I take time out, rest and slow down - the universe delivers the most amazing opportunities to me. So I wanted to create a space where my gorgeous clients, network and other amazing female leaders could come together and do the same. In this episode, I take you on a tour of the Barranca Private Estate in Kangaroo Valley where the next Rest & Receive Retreat will be held. I am literally walking around and I hope my excitement, and the magic translates in this episode. If you want to learn more - check out all the info in the show notes and reach out. I'd love to hear about your experience of retreats too.

Jenny Wynter is more than just a funny lady! Yes she's a comedian, but she's also a speaker and Women's Confidence & Creativity Mentor! In this heartfelt discussion, Jenny shares about her passions for comedy and supporting women. She doesn't just stand on stages and make people laugh (although she's very good at it!) she's also running a business and explains why artists and entertainers must operate as business owners. She is also the creator of Funny Mummies, a vibrant online community and producer of live stand-up comedy shows with a mission to improve mothers mental wellbeing through laughter. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll be thoroughly entertained in this episode with the brilliant Jenny Wynter.

Nicole Smith is stepping into the spaces where her story needs to be heard. Nicole Smith is a writer, wheelchair user, coffee addict, AFL footy fan and improviser. She has a blog where she interviews social entrepreneurs: www.blankpagesandemptyspaces.com. She has a Bachelor of Behavioural Science and a Graduate Diploma of English. Nicole won a Writeability Fellowship from Writers Victoria. She is currently a Storming the City mentor with Writers Victoria. Fun fact - I've done quite a bit of TV work and a short film. In this episode we talk about: - how Nicole got into writing - Why she loves interviewing people - what she's learned about sharing her story and promoting her own blog - how sharing stories can have a huge impact I love Nicole's willingness to learn, grow and continue putting herself forward. It's been a pleasure to work with her learn from her and share in her story.

Knowing who you are starts with knowing your story. Bec Chappell is a marketing pro and since starting her business, Plum Marketing two years ago, she's been helping business owners and individuals to get clear on sharing their message. But actually, it's been the clarity she's found from her own life experience and journey that's had the most profound impact. Bec truly shares openly and honestly in this episode about what she's gone through, how it led to starting her business and the impact it's had on her life. I just love how she's showing up! Expect big A-HA moments, clear direction and lots of laughs with this episode.

Retreats are truly a gift. The are an investment in yourself and can move you so far forward in your business. I have loved attending business and personal development retreats over the past few years and in May 2022, a long-term dream came true - I hosted one! The Rest & Receive Retreat is your chance to create the space you need to move your brand, your business, and your life forward. I hosted this retreat on the Gold Coast at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort in partnership with muMEcations. It was a brilliant success for our first ever retreat! As always, there are learnings and reflections. In this episode I share: - what worked - a few tears (the gratitude and impact of achieving this goal and sharing with these wonderful women) - why I'm seeking a more secluded venue - how the attendees showed up and what they got from the experience - the impacts of the retreat on us all - the details for the NEXT retreat If this inspires you to give yourself the space and time to focus on YOU and what you want for your future, I would love to welcome you to a future Rest & Receive Retreat.

Rebekah Lambert is the founder of the Freelancer Jungle and the owner of Unashamedly Creative. She's built her business while also supporting an amazing community of freelancers and holding space for them. She's also an incredible advocate for "others". People living with disability, people of diversity and people who simply don't feel like they tick the boxes. Rebekah truly creates a space of inclusivity and uses her voice, and own experiences to help others rise up. In this episode we talk about: - the importance of online communities - the loneliness of freelancing/ sole trader - how you can find your trie online - Ways to show up, even when you're an introvert Rebekah is incredible generous with her knowledge, time and resources. So please enjoy this episode and the pearls of wisdom she shares.

Can you have the hustle with the heart? Brook McCarthy says absolutely and she helps business owners to do just that! Brook McCarthy is a business coach and communications trainer with 17 years' experience in digital communications and a background in Public Relations. Brook works closely with business owners to help them magnify their impact, build their professional reputation, and magnetise their ideal clients to them. I loved the wisdom, the passion and the insights that Brook shared in this episode. We covered everything from history, to fails/ learnings to travel! Brook is a generous person and shares her knowledge freely, I know you will gain so much value from this episode.

Introducing Mover, Shaker and Content Creator Lynne Testoni. How good is that little intro?? Lynne Testoni is one of Australia's leading writers and editors in the home, design and food niche. She also spent more than five years in senior marketing roles in retail and homewares. She has presented masterclasses on topics such as Beyond Journalism, breaking into Media, Quoting and Pricing, has been a speaker at TedX Newtown and is the cohost of the highly successful podcast The Content Byte, with Rachel Smith. So please come along and listen to Lynne's fabulous stories of how sharing and reaching out to her network, sharing her contacts and being open in this space can really help you to build your brand, build your business and make some really great relationships along the way.

Natalie Alaimo is an absolute wizard when it comes to Facebook Ads & 6 Figure Funnel Strategies. Natalie helps women-led businesses do marketing and social media ads differently. She helps her clients to use Facebook and Instagram Ads to market their course, membership or digital products in a way that feels good for them AND gets the results they need so they can make a bigger impact in the world with their mission and their message— FAST. In this episode, Natalie shares some amazing tips, ideas and strategies on how you can make the most of ads and funnels to reach your ideal audience. I was so blown away by all the value that Natalie shared and I'm sure you will be too. Pure magic!