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Hi #SmartCommunity friends! This is a bit of a bonus episode of the Smart Community podcast because we are catching up with a former guest but it's a very different conversation than we usually have. So in this episode I have a brilliant chat with Joy Taylor, who you might remember from way back in Episode 154. Joy is a banker turned Coworking Space Founder and Startup Mentor, turned Software Developer and Digital Nomad. So when we last spoke, Joy was the Community Manager of Canvas Coworking space here in Toowoomba, but in this episode we talk about how that's changed as well as why and how she decided to re-train to work in tech. Joy tells us about where she has been travelling as a digital nomad this year, and we discuss the differences between levels of infrastructure compared to levels of community in big cities versus more regional or rural locations. We finish our conversation talking about the power of living by your values, and the importance of providing relevant, timely and easy-to-absorb information for people in order to elicit behaviour change. As always we hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Connect with Joy on LinkedIn Connect with me via email: hello@mysmart.community Connect with My Smart Community via LinkedIn or Twitter and watch on YouTube Podcast Production by Perk Digital

Joy Taylor is a force of nature. Coming from a 20-year career in the banking industry (business development, coaching, and training), she now focuses on ecosystem building in her hometown of Toowoomba, Australia — and around the world. In this episode, Taylor shares her journey with David Cohen and talks about how giving first to her community led her to exciting worldwide experiences.At Canvas Coworking, Taylor runs programs and events for entrepreneurs. This includes the WiRE (Women in Rural, Regional and Remote Enterprise) startup bootcamp, Flare Incubator for female-led companies trying to expand internationally, and Zero to Startup for migrants and refugees. Her role as a Techstars Startup Weekend Facilitator evolved into Global Facilitator, where she has helps entrepreneurs around the world to organize their own events.Taylor talks about how one experience led into another, and how giving first came back to her along the way.Canvas Coworking: canvascoworking.com.auElkei Education: elkei.com.auConnect with Canvas Coworking on Twitter: @CanvasCoworkIncFollow David Cohen on Twitter: @davidcohen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I first met Linda McCall when she rode into town on her motorbike and rocked up at Canvas Coworking for a visiting entrepreneur event with a fellow from the USA that she and her partner Mark Philips were escorting around Qld startup communities. Linda and Mark were living a nomadic lifestyle, running their business supporting entrepreneurs and travelling around Australia. As very experienced travellers, having been to over 100 countries, it was no surprise when they decided to start their latest startup Nomad Stays, which is helping digital nomads and remote workers find longer term accommodation options in beautiful hidden parts of the world, as well as helping accommodation providers in these areas to understand the benefits of catering to the longer term guest. Linda and Mark join me today from a very warm south-east of France and share how they have turned their latest idea into reality.Our Startup Lesson today is finding your point of difference.Links mentioned in this episode:LinkedIn: Linda McCall https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaamccall/LinkedIn: Mark Phillips https://www.linkedin.com/in/imarkphillips/Nomad Stays: https://www.nomadstays.co/FB Group: Digital Nomad Explorers Co https://www.facebook.com/groups/digitalnomadexplorersFB Group: Sandtracks Virtual Coworking https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandtracksBusiness in Barefeet https://www.businessinbarefeet.com/Contact Us:Canvas Coworking https://canvascoworking.com.au/or find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/canvascoworking/Startup Toowoomba https://startuptoowoomba.com.au/or find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/startuptoowoomba/Get in touch with our host, Joy Taylor via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joymtaylor/

Well Hello Toowoomba,In EP 26, we talk with a new, old business started here in town by a farming family wanting to do something different. Now you may know of the old Payne's Meats store, well this is their new venture, The Paddock.They have been trading in their new premises now for a few weeks, so we had to catch up with Ted Ellison and find out how it is all going.Well it has been a very long week, as you know I participated in last Monday's sleep out for Base Services, homeless for a week challenge, and I am so happy to report we have raised $7,780 for Base Services.To everybody who donated thank-you so much, I really appreciate the gesture of support. Iwould like to specially mention The Bus Queensland Long Distance Division who offered up a massive $7500 for the cause.They are a great part of the Toowoomba Community linking Brisbane and Toowoomba with Charleville, Roma, Cunnamulla, Mt Isa and Townsville, with both passenger and freight services.It is going to make a huge difference, and help keep the Base Soup Kitchen operating and helping those who need it here in our Toowoomba community, so thankyou again for all your support for this great cause.In News of the WeekMore than 1500 new trees will be planted across the Toowoomba Region this month.The Community Tree Planting Day will be held at Pittsworth’s Rotaract Park and Stenner Street Park in Middle Ridge on Saturday 29 August from 8.30-11.30am.“This is an open event for everyone in our community,” but bookings are necessary due to Covid 19 restrictions. Register on 13 18 72On this day this week, we highlight Wednesday 12th of August.In 30 B.C. Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt and lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, takes her life following the defeat of her forcesIn 1851 Isaac Singer received a patent , within a decade his Singer Sewing machine was the worlds best seller.Microsoft's MS Dos was used by IBM as the operating system in the first personal computer sold on Aug 12 1981.In 1990 The largest ever Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton was discovered in South Dakota USA, after excavation, it was almost 90% complete, it was 13 feet high or 4 metres at the hips and 42 feet long or just shy of 13 metres, from head to toe, with a 2,000-pound or 900 kg skull , and a mere 67 million years old.What's On proudly brought to you by the Toowoomba Regional CouncilMonday Aug 10 Job Assist run by the Cedar Centre Training group is on at the Toowoomba Library at 10am bookings are essential for this free event.Tuesday Aug 11 Entrepreneurs Breakfast at the Parkhouse Café from 0715am, this free event is run by Canvas Coworking, see there FB event or website for details.Saturday Aug 15

Well Hello Toowoomba,In EP 26, we talk with a new, old business started here in town by a farming family wanting to do something different. Now you may know of the old Payne's Meats store, well this is their new venture, The Paddock.They have been trading in their new premises now for a few weeks, so we had to catch up with Ted Ellison and find out how it is all going.Well it has been a very long week, as you know I participated in last Monday's sleep out for Base Services, homeless for a week challenge, and I am so happy to report we have raised $7,780 for Base Services.To everybody who donated thank-you so much, I really appreciate the gesture of support. Iwould like to specially mention The Bus Queensland Long Distance Division who offered up a massive $7500 for the cause.They are a great part of the Toowoomba Community linking Brisbane and Toowoomba with Charleville, Roma, Cunnamulla, Mt Isa and Townsville, with both passenger and freight services.It is going to make a huge difference, and help keep the Base Soup Kitchen operating and helping those who need it here in our Toowoomba community, so thankyou again for all your support for this great cause.In News of the WeekMore than 1500 new trees will be planted across the Toowoomba Region this month.The Community Tree Planting Day will be held at Pittsworth’s Rotaract Park and Stenner Street Park in Middle Ridge on Saturday 29 August from 8.30-11.30am.“This is an open event for everyone in our community,” but bookings are necessary due to Covid 19 restrictions. Register on 13 18 72On this day this week, we highlight Wednesday 12th of August.In 30 B.C. Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt and lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, takes her life following the defeat of her forcesIn 1851 Isaac Singer received a patent , within a decade his Singer Sewing machine was the worlds best seller.Microsoft's MS Dos was used by IBM as the operating system in the first personal computer sold on Aug 12 1981.In 1990 The largest ever Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton was discovered in South Dakota USA, after excavation, it was almost 90% complete, it was 13 feet high or 4 metres at the hips and 42 feet long or just shy of 13 metres, from head to toe, with a 2,000-pound or 900 kg skull , and a mere 67 million years old.What's On proudly brought to you by the Toowoomba Regional CouncilMonday Aug 10 Job Assist run by the Cedar Centre Training group is on at the Toowoomba Library at 10am bookings are essential for this free event.Tuesday Aug 11 Entrepreneurs Breakfast at the Parkhouse Café from 0715am, this free event is run by Canvas Coworking, see there FB event or website for details.Saturday Aug 15Monster Thrillmaster Spectacular on at Toowoomba Showgrounds starts at 4:30 pmLocal & Live @ The Powerhouse Toowoomba from 7 PM Book your tickets as there are Limited tickets availableEmpire Theatre has magician Christopher Wayne in the house, with his Fully Clothed- A magic Show from 4-5 pm, tickets at the Empire Theatre website.Sunday August 16Join Kristy from Kreate It for Blush Blooms at the Tinker studio in Dexter St, 8:30 till 11:30Also on Sunday a Back to Basics Make-Up Workshop from 10:30-5pm, held by Glamore Beauty and Makeup, see their FB events for details.MarketsSaturday the 15thThe Toowoomba Farmers markets on this Saturday from 08am under the windmill at Cobb n Co musuemSunday the 16ththe Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 06 amand Queens Park Markets at Frogs Hollow Queens Park 8 am till 1 pmWell that is it again for another week, we would love you to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, or join our email list and get it emailed directly to you, and its OK we won't spam your inbox. If you are holding a sporting, business or school event event we love to hear from you so we can include in our podcast Enjoy your week, stay safe, I'm Shane see you around Toowoomba.Show edited and Produced by |SJA Media Services

A Podcast for the Toowoomba Community.Welcome to EP 25 and a brand new month, yep it is August already!This week we bring you a "how to" episode, we talk Social media tips and tricks with Jemay Nelder from Social E Biz..and we have a quick chat with the mayor'.Now in News of the WeekIf you are listening to this on Monday, I am preparing for my sleepout, Monday night.If you are listening on any other day, it is done and dusted and yes it was cold and very uncomfortable, which is exactly why we need to help places like Base Services to keep up their good work. A very BIG! Thank you to everyone who donated, to me I appreciate your support , but also to anyone who donated to those who participated, it reminds me of how lucky we really are, and how easy it is to fall on hard times, especially with everything going on at the moment.We will chat council news a bit later in the episode with the mayor.On this day, this week we highlight Wednesday 5 of August.In 1914 the first electric traffic signal was installed in Cleveland Ohio. Also in 1914 Germany launches the first battle of WW1 with Belgium.In 1962 Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her home in L.A.And in 1983 on this day Tom Cruise was discovered in the now famous film "Risky Business"Now lets get on with the show.What's On brought to you by the Toowoomba Regional CouncilThursday the 6th of Aug there is a Defence careers information session from 6-8pm at O'Quinn St, ToowoombaCanvas Co-working has a couple of experts in the house this week, book a 30 min session to have your questions answered.On Thursday6th Ask a Human Resources expert sees Kearin Lowry from Workforce Positive and onFriday 7th of Aug Ask a Legal expert sees Enterprise Legal's Peta Gray.....both will be at Canvas Coworking 0930 till 12pm on their respective days, tickets on the Canvas event page or website,Friday 7th Aug Tinker has an Adult Ear-ring Board workshop 6pm, see their FB event for detailsAlso on Sat Aug 8 Mick Lindsay is playing at the Empire theatre from 8 pmMarketsAs usual please support the Toowoomba Farmers markets are on this Saturday from 08am under the windmill at Cobb n Co musuem Toowoomba Farmers MarketsAnd on Sunday from 06 am

A Podcast for the Toowoomba Community.Welcome to EP 25 and a brand new month, yep it is August already!This week we bring you a "how to" episode, we talk Social media tips and tricks with Jemay Nelder from Social E Biz..and we have a quick chat with the mayor'.Now in News of the WeekIf you are listening to this on Monday, I am preparing for my sleepout, Monday night.If you are listening on any other day, it is done and dusted and yes it was cold and very uncomfortable, which is exactly why we need to help places like Base Services to keep up their good work. A very BIG! Thank you to everyone who donated, to me I appreciate your support , but also to anyone who donated to those who participated, it reminds me of how lucky we really are, and how easy it is to fall on hard times, especially with everything going on at the moment.We will chat council news a bit later in the episode with the mayor.On this day, this week we highlight Wednesday 5 of August.In 1914 the first electric traffic signal was installed in Cleveland Ohio. Also in 1914 Germany launches the first battle of WW1 with Belgium.In 1962 Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her home in L.A.And in 1983 on this day Tom Cruise was discovered in the now famous film "Risky Business"Now lets get on with the show.What's On brought to you by the Toowoomba Regional CouncilThursday the 6th of Aug there is a Defence careers information session from 6-8pm at O'Quinn St, ToowoombaCanvas Co-working has a couple of experts in the house this week, book a 30 min session to have your questions answered.On Thursday6th Ask a Human Resources expert sees Kearin Lowry from Workforce Positive and onFriday 7th of Aug Ask a Legal expert sees Enterprise Legal's Peta Gray.....both will be at Canvas Coworking 0930 till 12pm on their respective days, tickets on the Canvas event page or website,Friday 7th Aug Tinker has an Adult Ear-ring Board workshop 6pm, see their FB event for detailsAlso on Sat Aug 8 Mick Lindsay is playing at the Empire theatre from 8 pmMarketsAs usual please support the Toowoomba Farmers markets are on this Saturday from 08am under the windmill at Cobb n Co musuem Toowoomba Farmers MarketsAnd on Sunday from 06 am Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC ToowoombaWell that is it again for another week, we would love you to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, or join our email list and get it emailed directly to you, and its OK we won't spam your inbox. If you are holding a sporting, business or school event event we love to hear from you so we can include in our podcast Enjoy your week, stay safe, I'm Shane see you around Toowoomba.

This week, we will celebrate Canvas Coworking's fifth birthday, so I have decided to interview myself, and share the story of how I came to be the co-founder of Canvas Coworking and recognise some of the wonderful people who have been part of the journey so far.Links mentioned in this episode:RSVP for Canvas Coworking 5th Birthday Celebration: https://canvascoworking.com.au/event/canvas-coworking-5th-birthday-celebrations/Techstars: https://www.techstars.com/CU Asia: https://cuasia.co/Advance Queensland: https://advance.qld.gov.au/Flair Incubator: https://canvascoworking.com.au/flair/Zero to Startup: https://canvascoworking.com.au/zero-to-startup/CoderDojo Toowoomba: https://coderdojotoowoomba.com.au/Contact Us:Canvas Coworking https://canvascoworking.com.au/or find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/canvascoworking/Startup Toowoomba https://startuptoowoomba.com.au/or find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/startuptoowoomba/Get in touch with our host, Joy Taylor via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joymtaylor/

Welcome to EP 23 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast for another week, we have been out and about this week visiting a couple of locals and celebrating the beard. Adrian Cubit from 4 Brothers Brewing, to see how they are going getting back on track, since reopening. And Nat Sparry who along with wife Tiffany operate Base Services, 2nd shot and the soup kitchen and do wonderful things for people in this community.Now in News of the WeekWe would love your support for our Aug 3 sleepout for homeless for a week donate now via our FB, website or the show notesThere are lots of groups starting to meet up again as restrictions ease, so look out for your favorite business or social group and support their eventsThe Highfields Village is one step closer to reopening thanks to a $20000 donation by Clive Berghofer. Thanks to Clive for everything he does both in this region but also for Queensland.Lifeline Darling Downs is holding their Stress Down Day Friday July 24 to promote happiness, encourage help-seeking, and raise awareness of suicide prevention while raising funds for Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Ltd. If you would like to get involved see their website or FB pages for more info or the chance to donate.This week in 1969 on the 20th of July history was being made with pictures broadcast on B & W TV of Neil Armstrong walking on the moon. In the words of Neil Armstrong "One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind" forever remembered.Now lets get on with the show.What's On brought to you by the Toowoomba Regional CouncilEmpire Youth Arts returns for term 3 on Wednesday the 22d from 4pm at the Empire TheatreThe weekend of the 25th and 26 th Cobb n Co musuem is running a 2 day Blacksmithing course. 8-4 both days see Facebook for all the detailsFor a bit of sophistication, Friday July 24 Sees Jazz and Cocktails at Bar Wunder in Ruthven St from 7pmThis week see's the Tinker Studio with heaps on Friday 24 July at 6pm Watercolour animals for Adults.Saturday 25th at 5pm Paint + Stitch Embroidery go to their Facebook page for more details and to get tickets.Also on Saturday the Toowoomba's writers group is meeting at Canvas Coworking at 2pm, the topic, is Marketing your Book on Social MediaEmpire theatre hosts the Cool Nights Big Band Saturday 25th from 8pm.The Highfields Pioneer Village is holding an open day to help with donations to get the Village open again on Sunday 26th of July between 10 am and 2:30 pm. Get down and show your support. See their FB page for more detailsMarketsDon't forget to support the Toowoomba Farmers markets are on this Saturday from 08am under the windmills at Cobb n Co musuem Toowoomba Farmers MarketsAnd on Sunday from 06 am Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC ToowoombaWell that is it again for another week, look forward to seeing those going to the Christmas in July Networking event on Friday, come and say Hi, at our trade table. Please if you have a few dollars to spare for Base Services, please donate to my Talkin Toowoomba page and lets raise some much needed funds for Toowoomba's homeless. Enjoy your week, stay safe, I'm Shane see you around Toowoomba.Produced by | SJA Media Services

Welcome to EP 23 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast for another week, we have been out and about this week visiting a couple of locals and celebrating the beard. Adrian Cubit from 4 Brothers Brewing, to see how they are going getting back on track, since reopening. And Nat Sparry who along with wife Tiffany operate Base Services, 2nd shot and the soup kitchen and do wonderful things for people in this community.Now in News of the WeekWe would love your support for our Aug 3 sleepout for homeless for a week donate now via our FB, website or the show notesThere are lots of groups starting to meet up again as restrictions ease, so look out for your favorite business or social group and support their eventsThe Highfields Village is one step closer to reopening thanks to a $20000 donation by Clive Berghofer. Thanks to Clive for everything he does both in this region but also for Queensland.Lifeline Darling Downs is holding their Stress Down Day Friday July 24 to promote happiness, encourage help-seeking, and raise awareness of suicide prevention while raising funds for Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Ltd. If you would like to get involved see their website or FB pages for more info or the chance to donate.This week in 1969 on the 20th of July history was being made with pictures broadcast on B & W TV of Neil Armstrong walking on the moon. In the words of Neil Armstrong "One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind" forever remembered.Now lets get on with the show.What's On brought to you by the Toowoomba Regional CouncilEmpire Youth Arts returns for term 3 on Wednesday the 22d from 4pm at the Empire TheatreThe weekend of the 25th and 26 th Cobb n Co musuem is running a 2 day Blacksmithing course. 8-4 both days see Facebook for all the detailsFor a bit of sophistication, Friday July 24 Sees Jazz and Cocktails at Bar Wunder in Ruthven St from 7pmThis week see's the Tinker Studio with heaps on Friday 24 July at 6pm Watercolour animals for Adults.Saturday 25th at 5pm Paint + Stitch Embroidery go to their Facebook page for more details and to get tickets.Also on Saturday the Toowoomba's writers group is meeting at Canvas Coworking at 2pm, the topic, is Marketing your Book on Social MediaEmpire theatre hosts the Cool Nights Big Band Saturday 25th from 8pm.The Highfields Pioneer Village is holding an open day to help with donations to get the Village open again on Sunday 26th of July between 10 am and 2:30 pm. Get down and show your support. See their FB page for more detailsMarketsDon't forget to support the Toowoomba Farmers markets are on this Saturday from 08am under the windmills at Cobb n Co musuem Toowoomba Farmers MarketsAnd on Sunday from 06 am

Well Hello Toowoomba,Welcome to EP 22 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast, a show about what is happening in and around this region. To those joining us for the first time, hello and to our subscribers and regulars, thank-you for your support. Please feel free to share our show to those who might be interested.This week we celebrate the further easing of restrictions, with a chat to a couple of ladies organising a Christmas in July Networking Event, yes real people , with all the correct health precautions taken.Now in News of the WeekHave you signed up for the Aug 3 Sleep out for the Base Services "Homeless for a week" Program, Talkin Toowoomba has, I will be there supporting the cause, so if you have a few spare dollars, I would love your support, it is a great cause. Links for donations in the show notes and on our website,.There are lots of groups starting to meet up again as restrictions ease, so look out for your favorite business or social group and support their eventsOur Special Day this Week is also The comfiest day of the yearIt's time to chuck on your PJs & raise money to support kids in foster care.Friday the 17th is National Pyjama Day, an annual event that aims to raise awareness and funds for The Pyjama Foundation's Love of Learning Program, which empowers children in care to reach their full potential.Now lets get on with the show.What's On brought to you by the Toowoomba Regional CouncilIf you have been following the wonderful businesses at the Handmade collective, well this week marks the first rotation, so there is a new group of creatives to marvel over, so drop in to Clifford Gardens and have a look at the new businesses being showcased.Tuesday 14 July The Entrepeneurs Breakfast is back on, 1st one since Covid hit, strict numbers apply, on at the Parkhouse Cafe at 0715hrs, see the facebook event or Canvas Coworking for more detailsSaturday 18th of July Join Classic Kate at the opening of Classic Beauty salon number 2 from 3pm at Northpoint Shopping CentreTHF Orthodontics Pop Up Pallets event, is in its 2nd week, and on display at Grand Central shopping centre again this week. All funds raised going to DDH, mental health service.MarketsRemember the Toowoomba Farmers markets are on this Saturday from 08am under the windmills at Cobb n Co musuem Toowoomba Farmers MarketsAnd on Sunday from 06 am Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC ToowoombaAnd also on Sunday, Queens Park Market at Frogs Hollow from 0800 amWell that is it again for another week, and now we can get out and about enjoy and support the many cafes pubs and restaurants that are now allowed to welcome customers, make sure you check with them about any restrictions or requirements. Enjoy your week, stay safe, I'm Shane see you around Toowoomba.Show Produced by | SJA Media

Well Hello Toowoomba,Welcome to EP 22 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast, a show about what is happening in and around this region. To those joining us for the first time, hello and to our subscribers and regulars, thank-you for your support. Please feel free to share our show to those who might be interested.This week we celebrate the further easing of restrictions, with a chat to a couple of ladies organising a Christmas in July Networking Event, yes real people , with all the correct health precautions taken.Now in News of the WeekHave you signed up for the Aug 3 Sleep out for the Base Services "Homeless for a week" Program, Talkin Toowoomba has, I will be there supporting the cause, so if you have a few spare dollars, I would love your support, it is a great cause. Links for donations in the show notes and on our website,.There are lots of groups starting to meet up again as restrictions ease, so look out for your favorite business or social group and support their eventsOur Special Day this Week is also The comfiest day of the yearIt's time to chuck on your PJs & raise money to support kids in foster care.Friday the 17th is National Pyjama Day, an annual event that aims to raise awareness and funds for The Pyjama Foundation's Love of Learning Program, which empowers children in care to reach their full potential.Now lets get on with the show.What's On brought to you by the Toowoomba Regional CouncilIf you have been following the wonderful businesses at the Handmade collective, well this week marks the first rotation, so there is a new group of creatives to marvel over, so drop in to Clifford Gardens and have a look at the new businesses being showcased.Tuesday 14 July The Entrepeneurs Breakfast is back on, 1st one since Covid hit, strict numbers apply, on at the Parkhouse Cafe at 0715hrs, see the facebook event or Canvas Coworking for more detailsSaturday 18th of July Join Classic Kate at the opening of Classic Beauty salon number 2 from 3pm at Northpoint Shopping CentreTHF Orthodontics Pop Up Pallets event, is in its 2nd week, and on display at Grand Central shopping centre again this week. All funds raised going to DDH, mental health service.MarketsRemember the Toowoomba Farmers markets are on this Saturday from 08am under the windmills at Cobb n Co musuem Toowoomba Farmers MarketsAnd on Sunday from 06 am

Today I have the great pleasure of introducing you all to Steph Piper. Steph is the founder of Piper 3D, the resident maker at the USQ Makerspace and one half of the emerging electronic tech kits for girls company, Elkei Education. For the last few years, I have had the opportunity to watch and be a part of Steph's journey of bring the idea behind Elkei Education to life, along with her co-founder Andrea Madden. From the very first pitch at a Startup Weekend I have been excited about seeing the idea evolve, particularly as it aligns so closely with one of my favourite programs here at Canvas Coworking, which is our free kids coding club, called CoderDojo Toowoomba. That is enough from me for now though, let me introduce you to Steph and hear the story from her side.This week's Startup Lesson is all about Minimum Viable Product and why it is so important to think small to start.Links mentioned in this episode:Elkei Education https://www.elkei.com.au/Piper3DP http://www.piper3dp.com/DDPPE.net https://ddppe.net/Startup Weekend https://www.facebook.com/StartupWeekendTwba/Startup Onramp https://canvascoworking.com.au/product/startup-onramp/Lean Canvas https://leanstack.com/leancanvasContact Us:Canvas Coworking https://canvascoworking.com.au/or find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/canvascoworking/Startup Toowoomba https://startuptoowoomba.com.au/or find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/startuptoowoomba/Get in touch with our host, Joy Taylor via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joymtaylor/

I am excited to have my first co-founder guests on today's show, Wendy Allen and Helen Reynolds from Stored Naturally. Wendy has been a member of Canvas Coworking from almost the very beginning, with Helen coming along a few years ago. One of the things I love most about being involved with Canvas Coworking, is seeing connections made at our events blossom into something...and it warms my heart to know that Wendy and Helen met at one of our social events. They were also inspiration in the creation of this podcast, as they kept me on task during the Start Your Own Podcast course that we all completed together recently, and their podcast, Gutsy Matters has also launched to the world...all while running their other businesses as wellIn this week's Startup Lesson we extend the thoughts of why start, to how to end. Beginning with the end in mind can help you make decisions that better align with your vision.Links mentioned in this episode:Stored Naturally https://www.storednaturally.com/Gutsy Matters https://pod.link/gutsymatters/Alice Mabin Photographer https://almabin.com/Ask An Expert - Intellectual Property & Trademarks https://canvascoworking.com.au/product/mentor-in-the-house-intellectual-property-trademarks-patents/Contact Us: Canvas Coworking https://canvascoworking.com.au/or find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/canvascoworking/Startup Toowoomba https://startuptoowoomba.com.au/or find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/startuptoowoomba/Get in touch with our host, Joy Taylor via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joymtaylor/

I am delighted to have Suzanne Holden from Icon Adventures on the show today...Suzanne has been part of our Canvas Coworking community for a few years having participated in one of our bootcamp programs with her idea for local walks which has since evolved into Happy Hikers Toowoomba.. .however today we will be learning more about her journey of bringing Icon Adventures to it's current reality.This week's Startup Lesson is about ‘Why'Links mentioned in this episode:Icon Adventures https://www.iconadventures.com.au/Happy Hikers Toowoomba https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhikerstoowoomba/Contact Us:Canvas Coworking https://canvascoworking.com.au/or find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/canvascoworking/Startup Toowoomba https://startuptoowoomba.com.au/or find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/startuptoowoomba/Get in touch with our host, Joy Taylor via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joymtaylor/

I must admit, today was one of my tougher interviews considering how well I know my guest. David Masefield is the founder of shedblog.com.au is also my partner and the President of Canvas Coworking...so it was hard not to add to some of his answers myself. However, we have managed to survive 5 years in business together and this interview, so we are doing okay… David's story is a great one for anyone who has an idea to take their existing bricks and mortar business in a slightly different direction and online…This week's Startup Lesson is all about talking, and why it is important to talk about the problem to learn as much as you can before you start talking about your idea for a solution.Links mentioned in this episode:Shedblog https://shedblog.com.au/Lean Canvas https://leanstack.com/leancanvasContact Us:Canvas Coworking https://canvascoworking.com.au/or find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/canvascoworking/Startup Toowoomba https://startuptoowoomba.com.au/or find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/startuptoowoomba/Get in touch with our host, Joy Taylor via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joymtaylor/

I am excited to introduce you to Ellen Ronalds Keene on this our first episode of Ideas Into Reality.Ellen has been an integral part of our Canvas Coworking community as both an active member, coworker, program participant and until recently our association Secretary.As the founder of Self Care for Teachers and host of the Teacher Wellbeing podcast, Ellen understands the value of community and the importance of individuals contributing to make the whole stronger.This podcast itself has become a reality, thanks to Ellen giving her time and energy to create and facilitate the Start Your Own Podcast course that I participated in during the last couple of months.Her story includes some interesting twists and plenty of learnings that I am sure you will benefit from as she shares her hindsight reflections.Our Startup Lesson for this week is all about the value of using a Validation Board.Links mentioned in this episode:Self Care for Teachers website https://www.selfcareforteachers.com.au/Teacher Wellbeing Podcast https://pod.link/teacherwellbeingPERK Digital https://www.facebook.com/perkdig/Lean Startup Machine - Validation Board https://www.leanstartupmachine.com/validationboard/Contact Us: Canvas Coworking https://canvascoworking.com.au/or find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/canvascoworking/Startup Toowoomba https://startuptoowoomba.com.au/or find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/startuptoowoomba/Get in touch with our host, Joy Taylor via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joymtaylor/

In this episode, Sam interviews David Masefield, the founder of ShedBlog.com.au and Startup Toowoomba, and President of Canvas Coworking here in Toowoomba. This is Part 2 of the conversation so if you haven’t already listened to the first part of the episode, do that before you listen to this episode.This episode is all about startup innovation, the absolute importance of your team, and the benefits of incubators and accelerator programs for status and business owners. Sam and David also discuss the importance of transparent and future-focused conversations between cofounders early on before there’s vested interests at play and the qualities David identifies in people who will be successful entrepreneurs, either now or in the future.Finally, Sam and David share their thoughts on future business models and challenges from society’s point of view. It was an unexpected turn in the conversation but it’s one worth listening to.Connect with David on LinkedIn or Facebook, or via ShedBlog.com.au or CanvasCoworking.com.au or StartupToowoomba.com.au .This episode is brought to you by Blueprint Renovate Program, the program designed to create space in your firm to cultivate mindset change through what you do everyday. Visit blueprinthq.com.au/contact to start the conversation

In this episode, Sam interviews David Masefield, the founder of ShedBlog.com.au and Startup Toowoomba, and President of Canvas Coworking here in Toowoomba. This episode is Part 1 of this interview where David shares his background and how he went from running a physical shed franchise to running an ecommerce shed parts blog business as well as the next stage of David’s career, starting Canvas Coworking in Toowoomba.David and Sam discuss the importance of connecting with other entrepreneurs and business people, of being in community. David then shares the definition of a startup and how it differentiates from doing business long term, plus the success rates of startups and why fast failure is the goal.Connect with David via ShedBlog.com.au or CanvasCoworking.com.au or StartupToowoomba.com.au . Stay tuned next week for Part 2 of this fascinating interview.This episode is brought to you by Blueprint Renovate Program, the program designed to create space in your firm to cultivate mindset change through what you do everyday. Visit blueprinthq.com.au/contact to start the conversation

We hear from David and Joy Taylor who set up “Canvas Coworking” in a small city in Australia. Their journey began in 2012, when they started by talking to lots of people and hosting coffee-mornings to engage their local community and find out what was needed.After starting with a popup space in a café, they looked for a larger “dual purpose” space which they could set up how they liked, and were able to run workshops and events to test and “prove” the business model.The next step was to find a permanent space they could lease. With volunteer support (including David and Joy volunteering their own time) they managed to set up their full-time home which is now owned and run by the community.David speaks about some of the challenges they’ve faced, including educating people on the difference between coworking and serviced office space, and getting their local council to understand what they were trying to achieve, which didn’t quite match what the council themselves wanted to deliver in the early stages.We also hear abouthow their coworking space has been able to deliver what the community has neededthe opportunities it’s created for coworkers to give backthe challenge of coworkers driving to the coworking space and needing parking, versus using public transportattracting coworkers from outside the citythe successes they’ve had in supporting members to get funding to develop what they’re passionate aboutFinally, we also hear from one of their members, Jinhee, about the journey he’s embarked on as a result of finding David and Joy’s coworking space.Links for this episodeCanvas Coworking https://canvascoworking.com.au

The Tall Poppies breakfast at Pitchfest always draws a crowd, this year's Toowoomba event not being an exception. The panel, facilitated by Australia Post's Rebecca Burrows included Diana Somerville from Regional Pitchfest, Joy Taylor from Canvas Coworking and Rural Business Collective's Fleur Anderson. For Beating Around the Bush we've edited a version that concentrates on building and maintaining relationships with mentors.