In this episode I speak with Corinne Noyes, the owner and founder of popular Australian tea brand, Madame Flavour. Corinne speaks regularly at women’s business and industry events, is featured in articles on all things tea, slowing down, meditation, work-life balance; and was selected Telstra Businesswoman of the Year finalist. The success of her business has been in its personal approach, authenticity, and stand for the right to a beautiful experience.
In this episode we unpack how Madame Flavour came to fruition, from Corinne's 20 year career marketing for multinationals to creating tea blends from the spare room of her home, and how her skills were so transferable from one career path to another. Madame Flavour is now a household brand with over 200 million tea pyramids sold through major supermarkets, top hotels and airlines.
We discuss creating mindfulness in your day (and how tea can do that!), the challenges of running a business with an international supply chain during Covid, and also Corinne's passion for Australian native foods after discovering Australian Mountain Pepper growing wild on her South Gippsland property.
Key episode highlights include:
- You need to discover the parts of your business (or job/role) that makes you feel good about what you do in life - and focus on that
- It is easy to forget the ripple effect of what we do. Take the time to acknowledge and appreciate that impact that your products make, or your services in the world, as small as they may be.
- Giving yourself time out in a different environment allows you perspective and reflection - don't discount these as part of your business strategy. You need that quiet, thinking time.
- Action tip: at the beginning of your next meeting, have everyone bring a hot beverage and take a moment to take a breath, centre themselves and clear their mind.
If you want to stay connected to Madame Flavour and the exquisite work Corinne does, check out her website and follow her on Instagram and Facebook.
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