Unemployed & Afraid

If you’re thinking about making a change to your business and feeling stuck about it, please stop torturing yourself. You can move / shift / pivot / change anything you want to - no matter where you’re at or how awks it might feel - and what anyone else thinks about it doesn’t matter. This episode talks about the experience of considering a change and doubting th moves, all the things that get in our way and why we should give ourselves permission to just do the thing and see how it goes. This podcast shows up to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we’re better and stronger together. Show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE Connect with Kim on LinkedIn Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook GroupSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever hear business advice that just feels a little out of touch? This is not one of those shows. If you’re in the heavy building phase of your business and want to feel truly seen and supported to grow, you’re gonna love what this episode packs in for you. Kim James is the Founder of both Tangerine Tango and The Career Girl Diaries, and through the sharing of her own business building story you’ll hear about: Letting redundancy push you before you’re ready Evolving your business structure as you go What blowing up on the socials actually looks like Some banging content advice The process of getting to clarity Mastering the art of multiple businesses And why getting real about money is very, very sexy Connect with Kim Elizabeth James on LinkedIn Follow The Career Girl Diaries on IG & TikTok Follow Tangerine Tango on IG @tangerinetango.marketing And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Subscribe to the U&A Substack Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big plans but time getting away? Sometimes our entrepreneurial passion doesn’t match our time awareness - but maybe there’s a different way to approach it. If you’ve looked at your ambitious to do list lately with gusto and commitment, only to look back at it a few weeks later and see that the big things are all still there - this episode is for you. This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we’re better and stronger together. Listen to the episode with Kerryn from Radical Yes! Show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE Connect with Kim on LinkedIn Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook GroupSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The word “journey” might get a bit overused when speaking about business, but there truly is no better word for it. A business idea is one tiny part of the story. Besides the fact that the business idea itself will likely take many different forms along the way, and that you’re never ever done when tackling something like building a business for yourself, you evolve so much as a person along the way. If that isn’t a hell of a journey, I don’t know what is. Kathryn McGarvey knows all about this particular expedition, she’s in the business of audience insights today, and it’s one of a few businesses she’s learnt, grown, languished and flourished within – as I’m sure you can relate to. In sharing her business building story you’ll hear about: Realising you’ve become unemployable Finding the business within the business Why the term “journey” for the experience of business is fundamental Building as you go The dark revenue moments And finding connection as a solopreneur Connect with Kathryn on LinkedIn Check out the NosyHQ Website And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Subscribe to the U&A Substack Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your relationship with TikTok and Meta is feeling a bit strained, but you’re “on there for your business” - I feel you. Is there a way to build a business and a brand without using social media? In this episode your host Kim Kerton explores the relationship with socials as a solopreneur / consultant / creator, and the sneaky personal context challenges that might be contributing to a feeling of wanting to ditch it entirely. All in an effort to help you consider how you can truly build a business your own way. This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we’re better and stronger together. Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE Connect with Kim on LinkedIn Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it really mean to just go for it with a business idea? And do it with trust and passion that life is just too precious not to try? If that action was a person, it’s Debs Brockelsby, the Founder of STOKEDNZ. She is a light, a laugh and an absolute treat with so much grit and determination, but also incredibly helpful self-reflection. As she tells us her business story, you’ll hear about: The life changes that reshape us Running with no Plan-B The power of bringing in a money expert The real definition of freedom And saying a big yes to growth through discomfort Check out STOKEDNZ online at stokednz.co.nz Follow them on IG @stokednz And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Subscribe to the U&A Substack Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a lot of traps we work hard to avoid as business owners, but there’s a sneaky one we often miss. It’s the purpose trap - the endless narratives that tell us if we find our purpose and passionately love what we do, aligned to our values, we’ll never work a day in our life. This episode unpacks the purpose trap and reframes it into something a little more supportive to your journey of creating and growing a business. This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we’re better and stronger together. Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE Connect with Kim on LinkedIn Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod Support the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It can be the smallest of things that can make or break us, a compounding effect of the experiences where we don’t feel seen, heard, successful or confident – but when we realise all those experiences are totally normal, we are far more empowered to crack on with it. Phoebe Netto is who you’re going to hear from today – she’s a PR professional – and she’s brilliantly honest about the sticky moments that sneak up on us and how to get through it. In this episode you’ll hear about: · The conversations around fear and motivation that we have with ourselves · Starting small, and starting green · Remembering the joy and privilege it is to serve a customer · How to help people understand why you’re great at your craft · The impact of self-PR · Ignoring a lack of self-confidence so you can get out of your own way · Regular content vs Passionate content · And why you have to make the first move to develop a like-minded entrepreneurial community Connect with Phoebe on LinkedIn Check out her business online at purepublicrelations.com.au And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Subscribe to the U&A Substack Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Developing a business is an underrated tool for personal development – you’ll know from going through it – it teaches you so much about yourself and rebuilds you from the inside out. This story celebrates that journey. Kerryn Moscicki is Founder of the epic flat shoe brand Radical Yes!, and in the sharing of her business building story you’ll hear powerful insights gained over 12 years developing her brand. This episode covers: · The flow of following a nudge · Why to enjoy that pre-launch period · The reality that many business owners might not do it again · The financial sticking point of going all in without capital or an investor · The benefits of being customer facing · Managing rapid growth · The difference between confidence and self-belief · And a healthy touch of woo-woo Shop the incredible Radical Yes! shoes online at radicalyes.com.au Follow them on IG @radicalyes And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Subscribe to the U&A Substack Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know the moment. You're faced with well meaning friends and family members who casually ask “how's that little business of yours going, kicking goals?” and you immediately either freeze up, or give the world's longest reply trying to convey that it's not at all a little business and you're working hard every single day on building it.  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares three replies to this question that can take the sting out of the awkwardness and even bring you a little closer together with the people in your life who don't have the first-hand experience (and therefore, shorthand) to connect with you.  This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we're better and stronger together.  Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it time to start putting yourself on that pedestal you currently reserve for those you think are killing it in their business?  With so much success being outwardly projected we might be missing the opportunity to truly notice what's changed for us, this episode explores what it means to crush on yourself as a growth strategy and how to put it in practice.  This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we're better and stronger together.  Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE  Listen to the episode with Lisa Jones on Apple or Spotify Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod  Support the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot we have to work through when building a business but learning to battle down your ego – the one who wants you to stay small or don't try – is one of the toughest. If you've been building an e-commerce business it's likely you're already familiar with my guest today, but if it's the first time you're hearing from Lisa Jones Founder of SHE-com let me tell you – this conversation feels like a deeply nourishing business coaching session and quite frankly, a little kick in the bum. You're gonna hear about: ·        Becoming an entrepreneur when you're surrounded by employees ·        Being careful who you let in ·        How just thinking about building a business works to prepare you  ·        Learning to pivot on the edge of a toenail ·        Letting go of the idea that your businesses will stay the same ·        The shadow of money worries ·        And building a business that exists outside of you Follow Lisa on IG @lisajones_co Check out SHE-Com at shecom.co You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Subscribe to the U&A Substack Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're holding on to a specific outcome you want for your business and it's driving you batty - this episode is for you.  We put our heart, minds and all the feels on the line for the growth of ourselves and our businesses every single day - holding onto what we want to see as the outcome is a recipe for burnout and disappointment. In fact, it might be making you miss some absolute gold that's right in front of you.  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares her own experience with holding onto an outcome that's out of her control way too tightly, and how she's letting it all go.  This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we're better and stronger together.  Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This conversation feels like an homage to us business owners who get ourselves into so many uncomfortable moments in pursuit of our dreams – and that sometimes you just have to laugh at the shit we do.    Andrew's art inspired sock brand, yes socks, called Mennie is a super rare brand these days, as you really get a sense that it's different, truly authentic and with its own personality. And after talking to him it's easy to see why – this brand is an extension of Andrew, his passion for art, for giving things a go and creating.   Through the sharing of Andrew's story you'll hear about: ·         The power of a creative project to bring you into a new state ·         Making your business idea happen when everyone says it can't be done ·         Going DIY at all stage of business development ·         The surprising benefits in starting small ·         The value in selling a product face to face ·         The surprising side of influencer product placement ·         And the slow days that can change your life Check out Mennie brand online at menniebrand.com Follow them on IG @menniebrand You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Subscribe to the U&A Substack Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you're building your business the end of the year feels different. There's less festivities to jump into, tough circumstances as delays creep in, and sometimes even an existential dread that if the market is quiet now, how will we survive until February….  So how do you continue to make your business stand out and thrive, even in December, when every second post seems to talk about the year drawing to a close (starting from October)?  This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we're better and stronger together.  Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Listen to the episode where Penny drops her insight about shooting for 100 No's on Spotify or Apple  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod  Support the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us tumble our way through business – this truth is a far cry from what we might think it's supposed to be. But while you might think you need a fully fleshed out idea and detailed business plan, most of the magic comes through doing, trying, pivoting and making mistakes. In this episode Lisa Greensill, Marketing advisor for financial advisors – shares her experience with navigating the building of her business one step at a time. You'll hear about: ·        The path from leaving a role to finding your business direction ·        Tumbling through business development ·        Upskilling as an entrepreneur ·        Finding surprise partnerships     ·        And putting a price on a service offering Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn Visit her Consulting Website and the Brandover Site You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Subscribe to the U&A Substack Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever been waiting on an email for your business that could change the game and sent yourself a “test” email just to check they're working? Welcome to the Opportunity Crickets.  If you've been putting your idea, knowledge, heart and soul into pitching for big opportunities only to be met with extreme ghosting - I see you - this episode is what to do to maintain the rage when you're in the depths of an opportunity cricket era. This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we're better and stronger together.  Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Listen to the episode where Penny Locaso drops her insight about shooting for 100 No's on Spotify or Apple  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod  Support the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scarcity decisions – sounds kinda scary right? But when there's a fair bit of effort on our businesses to perform for us it can be hard to see the wood from the trees. This conversation will deepen your insight into the myriad of ways we can grow our businesses without losing the plot.   Breanna May is the Founder of The Mind School and we did not leave a supportive stone unturned in talking about her experience building her business, and all the growth and challenges that came with it. You're gonna hear about: ·        Embracing the performer within ·        Why we have to look at our money stories ·        Reframing the power of selling ·        Learning to choose your hard ·        How different our business looks at the beginning ·        The loneliness we can experience in online business ·        Building ethically in an unregulated industry ·        And the benefits of a part-time job in business building Listen to the Mind School Podcast Connect with Breanna on IG You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Subscribe to the U&A Substack for more business building insights to your inbox Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your balance between tough and thriving moments is a little out of whack at the moment, and edging on the side we don't want, it might be time to make something new.  Thoughts of giving up or feeling a bit hopeless in business are normal, it's all part of it, this episode is giving you a way to shift your energy and maybe even unlock something magic.  Unemployed & Afraid shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we're better and stronger together.  Subscribe to the U&A Substack by clicking HERE  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why aren't we told more often that our careers, and our businesses, will change for us over and over again. That we'll want different things and be different people? We are always evolving and pivoting and all the buzz words for change – it's a reminder we need over and over again whenever facing a decision or wanting to action a new idea, or an entirely new identity. Jamie Kritharas, the founder of an agency called Defiant Digital, has had some wild reinvention. In the sharing of his business building story you'll hear about: ·        Leveraging the core skills you learn from one industry into an entirely new business ·        Making it impossible for yourself not to achieve ·        Prioritising learning over profitability when getting started ·        The identity challenge when you go from one thing to another ·        Staying positive when you're starting all over again ·        Shifting from building to leading ·        And the need to really dig in when you're building a business Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn Check out Defiant Digital And follow them on IG @defianthq You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are moments in the depths of business-building where you need someone to shake you out of the doom spiral.  If you've ever found yourself jumping on socials to do some quick research, respond to notifications or post something, only to lost 20mins and come up stressed - or you're also in a bit of a doom spiral right now - then this is for you. Your host Kim Kerton, shares the most important thing for keeping yourself going even when its hard, so you can keep pushing through the hard bits.  This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we're better and stronger together.  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod  Support the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking action on your business dreams is bound to bring up some self-doubt, but there is a way through it, and the role that hearing the perspective of others who actually get the feels is a big part of getting through it – that's exactly what you'll get in this episode. Som Puri is an impressive keynote speaker and copywriter creating her own unique business embedded in stories, and in the sharing of Som's story you'll hear about: ·         Starting over in a new country ·         Starting over again from redundancy ·         Treating a freelance offering as a business from day one ·         Speaking on stages    ·         Shifting from paralysis and into action ·         Building a savings account of trust and reliability with yourself over time ·         The deadlines that push you forward ·         And the brutal creative process of building a keynote Connect with Som on LinkedIn Visit her Website You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's in the hardest days, those spent working for no return, that an entrepreneur is built. This episode shines a light on the hardest bit of what you're building - the bit when you're getting no reward.  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares a perspective on this important phase of business building to help you through it, because this part sucks and you deserve to be celebrated for working through it.  If you need a lift through the hard bits, this is for you.  This podcast shows up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we're better and stronger together.  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no doubting that the experience of building your own business changes you, but there are some businesses that really are built to change the world too. The business you're about to hear Part 2 of the journey of is one of them. Melissa Reader is building Violet, a company that is transforming the last stage of life by enabling us all to be a little better prepared for the experience of it. This conversation is in two parts for you so you can hear it all, as it's so powerful, in a time that suits you (‘cause I get it, you're building a business and you're busy!). They're both available for you on the feed now so, there's no waiting in-between. In the second part of the conversation, you'll hear about:   ·        The big shift away from service-based revenue ·        The process of finding product market fit ·        Reshaping a professional identity ·        Taking an active role in PR ·        Giving yourself permission to be an authority ·        And exploring the extremes of our emotions Check out Violet at meetviolet.ai Or on IG @violet.org.au You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no doubting that the experience of building your own business changes you, but there are some businesses that really are built to change the world too. The business you're about to hear the journey of is one of them. Melissa Reader is building Violet, a company that is transforming the last stage of life by enabling us all to be a little better prepared for the experience of it. This conversation is in two parts for you so you can hear it all, as it's so powerful, in a time that suits you (‘cause I get it, you're building a business and you're busy!). They're both available for you on the feed now so, there's no waiting in-between. ·        In the first part of the conversation, you'll hear about:   ·        Pivoting from one business to another ·        The pressures of creating a new concept and product ·        The experience of raising capital ·        Approaches to risk ·        Finding meaning in business ·        And the signals to look out for Check out Violet at meetviolet.ai Or on IG @violet.org.au You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have a new business or business extension idea that you're spinning your wheels on for fear of it not being right or perfect - this is the time to get out of your own way.  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares her shitty first business and the versions of this very show that she'd rather you not hear to remind us how we get in our own way, and how to get out of it.  It really will inspire you to get moving on your ideas.  This podcast is here for you, showing up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we're better and stronger together.  Listen to the episode with Kate Toon on Spotify, Apple or YouTube.  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From doing your marketing while learning how to market, selling while learning how to sell and leading while learning to lead, developing a business is a weird experience, and so finding authentic and valuable voices is paramount – which is exactly what you'll find in this episode. Kate Toon is absolutely an authentic voice. And don't let the name of her book, 6-figures While You Sleep, fool you – she's a realist that's all about getting us out of our own way. You will love every minute of this chat and be left feeling confident to push forward in your business no matter the stage you're at. You'll hear about: ·        Prioritising your financial security ·        Reframing how we view our early work ·        The state of the online product and courses nation ·        An argument for ignoring your engagement data ·        The best approach to getting content out of your brain and into the world ·        The financial return of publishing a book ·        And how to do business your way Check out all Kate's work at Katetoon.com You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to grow your business and your brand - you have to stay visible. And if you live outside of a major market for your industry, that's twice as important.  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares some insight and actions on how she's staying visible and growing her personal brand, business contacts and opportunities despite living regionally.  This podcast is here for you, showing up every week to help you build your own business by bringing you the stories, insights and learnings of those of us in the thick of it and highlighting that crazy old intersection of entrepreneurship and personal growth - what we do is hard and we're better and stronger together.  Listen to the episode with Ryan Kelly from Creative Natives on Spotify, Apple or YouTube.  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's so easy to get caught up in the bigger picture of what we're working towards in business. To struggle with finding the north star in the moment that keeps you focused, feeling valuable and like you're building something. Especially when the environment around us feels noisy, unpredictable and a little scary. What we can control is how we show up for ourselves, and those around us. Ryan Kelly is Founder of Creative Natives and what you'll get from this conversation is an insightful, generous and practical look into the inside of a flourishing business that, like we all are, is still figuring it all out. You'll hear about: ·         Getting started with whatever you've got right in front of you ·         Balancing brand and revenue building in the beginning ·         The power of just being valuable ·         A lesson in LinkedIn ·         Becoming a leader ·         And what to do when the market gets unpredictable Ryan has a passion for dishing out value, even in the last seconds of our chat he leaves us with something really insightful to takeaway for our own worlds. Check out Creative Natives Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've been running your business but an employee role has caught your interest - there is no failure in changing things.  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares some insight gained from people doing just that, and why the rules of how you structure the business you do are infinitely flexible.  This podcast is here for you, to support you with your business building dreams by keeping it real, inspiring you often and ensuring your experience is validated so that you can keep on going - what we do is hard and we're better and stronger together.  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod  Support the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the most random of personal sacrifices we make to build brands and businesses that doesn't get nearly enough light in business conversations. In the dream of revenue growth, and often in the selling of the dream, it's the true personal growth and sacrifice that gets pushed under the rug – but not on this podcast. You simply cannot separate entrepreneurship and personal work - and this episode will fill your heart with joy at what growing a business can do for us as humans. Nathan Soulsby, AKA The Dog Butler, shares his personal business building story here and in it you'll hear about: -         Moving through redundancy -         Allowing your business idea to take you on a mental health care journey -         The power of friendship -         Re-introducing yourself to your network as an entirely new professional -         The magic in starting small -         Breaking up with the corporate wage -         And prioritising long-term health over short term wealth    Connect with Nathan on IG @thedogbutleraus You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when your body and mind is screaming at you to stop working on your business? To not do anything, make anything, pitch anything, just stop - but your income depends on it? Well sometimes you just sink into a big old hole and have to work your way out of it.  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, lets you into her recent experience with a business rot in all its glory, and the perspective shift that shook her out of it.  This podcast is here for you, to support you with your business building dreams by keeping it real, inspiring you often and ensuring your experience is validated so that you can keep on going - what we do is hard and we're better and stronger together.  Listen to the episode with the inspiring Fi Mims on Apple or Spotify (or just one episode back in the feed wherever you're listening)  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod    Support the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine letting the thought that you're not creative / analytical / organised enough stop you from creating your own business structure that makes you feel stoked to get out of bed every day. Fi Mims, she's a personal branding Photographer and Educator who you'll hear all about in this episode, told herself one of these stories a long time ago – thankfully she wrote a new one. In Fi's story of building a business she loves you'll hear about:   -         Overcoming the belief that you're not creative enough for something -         Getting over the fear of being-seen -         Refocusing from a desired outcome to the momentum we're creating -         Why never to settle, regardless of age -         How and why to keep showing up -         And an argument for taking your interesting connections to dinner Business and entrepreneurship is as much about personal growth and belief as it is anything else. We're here for the real human stories inspiring you to keep at it every day. Connect with Fi on IG or LinkedIn Check out her website fimimsphotography.com.au You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would the you of four years ago recognise you today? What about the you who you might be four years from now?  In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares with you a reflection triggered by a photo taken over four yeas ago, and what she would say to that person now.  If you're sitting on the fence about starting that idea you have, you need to hear this.  Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Developing a business of any scale all comes down to personal growth. It will teach you things about yourself you needed to learn, break you down, build you back up, then get you doing it all over again – because what business owner doesn't have another two or three ideas kicking around. Nikki Williams is sharing her business building story with you today, she's the Founder of Mentwell which is a really interesting and important business.   In this chat you'll hear about: Business development as a coping mechanism How long it can take to get a yes Why not to be afraid of someone stealing your idea Figuring out your sell as you sell it The value in building with your potential customers The journey of seeking finance and the frustrating realities for socially led businesses And why to prioritise your own wellness for the sake of your business It will leave you feeling like you can do anything, because you can. Check out Mentwell Online Follow them on IG @Mentwellau And connect with Nikki on LinkedIn You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever thought about entering your business for an award, but felt the ick, he fear, the “I don't know what I'm doing here and probably won't win” feels - this episode is for you.  Your host, Kim Kerton, shares with you her experience entering awards and some surprising upsides, and lowside, that came with it, which might just help you win your own.  This podcast is here for you, to support you with your business building dreams by keeping it real, inspiring you often and ensuring your experience is validated so that you can keep on going.  If you love listening, please consider voting for Unemployed & Afraid in the Australian Podcast Awards People's Choice Vote by following This Link.  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The potential of what we can create when we just get moving is a factor of business building that never ceases to amaze with just the sheer possibilities of it all - this business story is exactly that. It's just what you need to feel more confident in taking a risk to start and keep backing yourself into whatever comes next. My guests today are onto their second business together in Podcasting, an industry that holds far more potential than meets the eye, and this one began from a somewhat simple email to Steven Bartlett. Christiana Brenton and Georgie Holt, Co-Founders of Flight Studio share with us: The personal and professional impact of duos Why the story of you matters The most important skill in founding a company Why to tell everyone what you're doing A perspective on the pressure of opportunity The transformative gift of allowing yourself to try The practical application of failure And what can only be described as a masterclass in leadership thinking If you listened to this short solo episode you'll know this conversation nearly didn't see the light of day thanks to your host accidentally mucking up her own audio settings – but rather than shy away from it she owned it, learnt some new skills along the way, discovered the extraordinary generosity of business friends and trusted that although the audio isn't quite as perfect as you would normally hear, you'll forgive, because the content is just that great. If you want to build an industry defining business and be the kind of leader that truly supports others to grow – you're going to love this. Learn more about Flight Studio Online, on LinkedIn and on Instagram You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm sure you've had it - that moment where something that you've done in your business that's so important to you, goes wrong, and your heart just sinks. It doesn't matter how long we've been working on our business and what we're passionate about, or how well we know the thing we're working on, it's unavoidable that occasionally, something f's up - here's one of mine for you.  Your host, Kim Kerton, shares with you in this episode a heart sinking moment that happened with this podcast - which is one half of her business endeavours (the other is her Podcast Consultancy for Brands who want to make podcast shows or networks) - which very well could have resulted in global podcast industry embarrassment.  If you'd like a little insight into the journey of creating this show for you and some practical positivity around the experience of building a business, this episode is for you.  Check out the incredible team at Earsay and connect with Dom on LinkedIn Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If there's one thing we simply cannot sacrifice in building our businesses, it's energy. Lisa O'Neill will blow you away with hers and her approach to prioritising it - unsurprising as she's built her own business around the concept of harnessing energy, but her insights far from end there. She has an approach to and way of talking about self-employment that will have you nodding your head, or shake you out of any misgivings you might have about the experience of it.    Just some of what Lisa shares with you today includes: The power of entrepreneurs Getting comfortable with being both the leaf and the wind An honest look at facing the financial strain of building a business The role of your energy in, everything The fundamental difference between being employed and self-employed Why money isn't the only currency to trade in How to make your ideas real The wisdom in letting go of worrying and what you can't control And why you have to let people experience you See what I mean – bumper episode! If you need a serious hit of inspo to keep growing your own business, you're in the right place. Learn more about Lisa via her website lisaoneill.co.nz Sign up for The Energy Club Buy her book Energy Connect with her on IG @lisao.nz Listen to the U&A episode on Time Off Guilts on Apple or Spotify  You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not all days are roses in business, far from it, and if you're finding it harder than usual to find the wins in the day to day - this episode is for you.  Your host, Kim Kerton, shares how she very nearly didn't get an episode here for you at all. How the current state of play has taken a toll but how a very simple reframe can help make these moments feel more manageable, and teach you a little something about how far you've come, even if you still want to go much further.  If you need a little practical positivity and to feel seen and heard in your experience of building your business, this episode is for you.  Listen to the episode with Raechel Whitchurch from Sure Thing Agency on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A refreshing and honest chat about building a small business, regionally, and all the chaos you experience along the way. This one has it all. The engaging Raechel Whitchurch, Owner and Head Booking Agent of Sure Thing Agency, is bringing you her business building story in this episode. In it she shares all about: Aligning work to family needs Knowing you want to work for yourself before knowing what you'll be doing Finding a niche by just getting started Backing in your own value Measuring success beyond financials A view on our inbuilt fear of appearing “flaky” for pivoting Paying later for our flexibility in business And the concept of future faking we do as entrepreneurs – that one hits home If you want real stories of building the business of your dreams, you're in the right spot. Check out Sure Thing Agency online at surethingagency.com You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sitting at the front means leaning into what you want for yourself - no matter what it looks like to anybody else.  If you're looking for an energy shift, considering a change in your business or your life, and need to shift into that “sit at the front” energy, this short episode is for you. Your host Kim Kerton found something you have to hear about, it's the kind of advice we need when the desire to shrink back and stick with what we know creeps in.  It's not always easy to find the right kind of encouragement when our brains and emotions are running the show - and so you have to hear this.  Check out the original video Kim talks about in the episode  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building the right business for you might require a holistic life change, and it will definitely require some lessons in patience. Lucy Werner is dedicated to serving small businesses through her DIY PR business Hype Yourself, a Top 50 business newsletter on Substack, her best-selling books and more, and she's just as dedicated to keeping the story of how she does it, real. There's just so many reasons you will love this episode and get so much out of it as a business builder. You're gonna hear about: How to move from expert to educator The role where you live plays in what business you can build Building around a growing family All things Substack The smoke and mirrors behind so many “big” accounts Why growth doesn't always need to be the priority And finding your motivational why Make sure to stick around right till the end for some brilliant advice on loving where you are, and some quality banter, like me you'll want to hear from Lucy all day. Subscribe to the Hype Yourself Substack Get the Hype Yourself Book And cruise around the Hype Yourself Website You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever been really excited about taking a break, only to end up feeling guilty about not working on your business?  The endless internal conflict of shifting between life and business plagues us in the early stages of building our own thing, and pops up again in the growth stages, so how can we learn to reframe this uncomfortable feeling?  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares her own battle with being present with friends, family, and anything outside of working on her business, the weight of guilt when the fears of not growing kick in, and why it's ok to feel that way.   If you struggle with really switching off from your business, this episode is for you.  Listen to my chat with Andrew Griffith for more on learning to be comfortable with uncertainty on….. Apple or Spotify Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business is a journey that will cross many evolutions - of yourself, of your financial situation, of your ideas - but isn't it true that once you get that entrepreneurial bug, it never leaves! This story and conversation with Andrew Griffiths, Entrepreneurial Futurist, Author, Speaker and Educator, will remind you how incredible you are to be building your business – no matter how it looks or what stage it's at right now – and after listening to it you're going to feel so motivated and excited to keep going. You'll hear about: Learning to love the uncertainty of entrepreneurship Letting the strategy reveal itself The naysayers in your life you have to ignore The underestimation of the simple things Teaching from experience over expertise Taking your personal brand seriously Maintaining relevance in an evolving small business landscape And a lesson in writing and publishing books And that's not even the half of it. If you need some guidance and support in your small business from people who really get it, you're in the right place. Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn Check out all his work and books on his Website Put his book “Someone Has to Be The Most Expensive Why Not Make It You?” on your reading list immediately. You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're in business, you're thinking about making more money.  Cash flow, P&L, sales pipeline, it's a constant cycle of thinking about how you can make more - but our ability to make money can face some tough inner adversaries.  Have you ever explored your money story?  Maybe you were always told that money doesn't grow on trees, maybe you didn't think the best of people who have money - the money stories play a huge part in how we create wealth in our business, or don't. In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares her journey exploring her own money story, some of the things that have been holding her back from bringing in more wealth, and how she's breaking down the barriers.  If you want to create more wealth and have a better relationship with money, this episode is for you.  Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some days it's hard to imagine growing a business for 12 months, let alone 12 years, it's all about finding the inspiration to put one foot in front of the other again and again and building into something you're proud of. Kerri-Ann Hooper, Director of Carnelian Projects, knows this journey intimately. She's a high energy human that exudes the positivity and commitment to self-mastery required to build a business that can withstand the inevitably changing market conditions, and the changing internal conditions, as we continue to grow to become the person capable of achieving our dreams, whatever they are. In the sharing of Kerri Ann's business building story, you'll hear about: Working through a slow cash flow cycle Building a business by pounding the pavement How to keep yourself motivated every single day What it means to have no Plan-B And the power of colour in your personal branding If you need some uplifting, inspiring, vibey story sharing about going the distance in business, this episode has got you. Connect with Kerri-Ann on LinkedIn and IG Check out the Carnelian Project Website You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selling gives the ick to so many of us, but it ends up being the most important skill and role you'll do in your business - no matter what you're selling.  To grow your business is to get better at sales. Not just marketing smarter, but selling better, as there will be so many sales emails, pitches and calls you'll find yourself in - it just makes sense to work on it.  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares her favourite sales skills and insights from her years as a media salesperson, plus the new sales skills she's learnt through trial and error building her own business alongside you. It's a mix of practical skills and mindset shifts to help you feel less ick, and more vibe.  If you hate the selling but want to earn more revenue, this episode is for you.  Listen to my chat with Jaz who shares loads of great sales and pricing insights on Apple or Spotify Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one likes feeling like a newb, and business will have you feeling like that over and over again, but it's learning to get comfortable with being a learner that creates magic. This chat with Angus O'Loughlin, Creator of Session in Progress is an honest perspective of transitioning from a fulfilling career, one you felt pretty good in, and dropping straight into the deep end of business. You'll hear about: Starting by creating a job instead of a business Learning the skills you need on the go Finding inspiration through observation Learning to become a salesperson over everything else And hiring before the business is ready to Knowing that all you struggle with in business is normal keeps you going, this chat will give you exactly what you need to grow and learn another day. Check out Session in Progress online Connect with Angus on IG @angus_ol You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we become business owners there's that inevitable moment when you realise you need to get yourself out there - to become the face of your brand, build your personal brand, promote your business etc.  There's a lot of cultural "stuff", and a lot of inbuilt fear and bias, that will make us not want to put ourselves out there - but we've got to block it all out, metaphorically or literally, and crack on - you might be an employee without a personal brand, or a new business owner building both your company and your own profile, or have been in it for a while. It really is never too late or too early to start putting yourself out there, and particularly when the stakes aren't as high.  In this episode your host Kim Kerton shares her own experience of not actively building her brand while working a corporate role, and an eye opening exchange with someone who “shudders” at self-promotion.  If you need a little support and perspective to become who you want to be, to build a brand now or in the future, this episode is for you.  Here is the Tall Poppy Syndrome White Paper by Women of Influence I mention in the episode.  Listen to Aimee McNee share her story on blocking out everyone you know so you can be cringe on Apple or Spotify  Follow Unemployed & Afraid (and get in touch!) on IG , LinkedIn and TikTok Connect with Kim on LinkedIn  Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au  Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We left off Part 1 of the chat with Phil Wolfee from Kinex Health talking about the devil on our shoulders when it comes to prioritising wellness as entrepreneurs, the emotion of change that business brings you and some real talk on the financial side of things. If you haven't heard it yet head back to Part 1, and if you have, let's get you with into Part 2 where you'll hear about: The benefits of not niching down Working out what success is for you Establishing if what you're doing is bringing you joy And why you can't give enough of your knowledge away If you're building a business you'll know it's all about trial, error, having a go and learning from each other – this podcast is here to support you on the journey through it all. Connect with Phil via LinkedIn Cruise the Kinex Health Website You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes. And don't forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn or via unemployedandafraid.com.auSupport the show by shouting me a cuppa (or 2): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.