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The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchKeeping up (or not) with AI with Gavin ReddropIf you work in tech and or with startups and you haven’t heard a dozen people say a version of “we need to add AI” or “I’m building an AI product”, then we've been in different meetings. It can feel like a mess of talk and buzzwords, and honestly a lot of it is, so how does the average founder navigate all the noise and work out what we really should be focusing on when it comes to AI?Gavin Reddrop is here to help try to answer that question. Gavin is the founder of Tactic AI...
2024-09-0941 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchThe HowdyGo Bootstrapping Journey with Tom BruiningWhat influences the decision to bootstrap a startup as opposed to going down the fundeaising route, and if you decide to go that waty, how do you do it? My guest for this episode, Tom Bruining, stepped out of a long histopry of working in funded startups and decided to do just that. Along with his co-founders, Tom started HowdyGo, a product that allows you to easyilu Capture real, interactive product demosTo share that journey and help us learn from it, Tom joins us now.--------The Bootstrap is a...
2024-08-3039 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchTransitioning from Founder Led Sales with Gavin TyeMost founders don’t see themselves as sales people, and many either try to avoid taking on that role altogether, or offloading it as soon as possible. What is the best way for founders to approach sales when its not a comfortable pair of shoes, how do you know when it’s time to transition away from founder-led sales, and how do you do it?To help me unpack this host Scotty Allen is joined by Gavin Tye. Gavin is the founder of sales market fit where he helps founders, and their teams create a repeatable sale...
2024-08-2148 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchCrowdfunding for your Startup with Kane Jackson from MaslowWhen you hear the word crowdfunding you might think about that Kickstarter you backed for that groovy new gadget that you may or may not have ever received, or the GoFundMe that you donated to help someone going through something terrible, but until recently you may not think of it as viable option for funding your startup.One person who done much more than think about it is Kane Jackson, Kane is the cofounder and CEO of Maslow. A new fintech that is aiming to create a majority customer owned financial instution that serves and represents...
2024-07-0146 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchHow does bootstrapping make you a better founder? with Yaniv BernsteinAt the start, every business is a bootstrapped business. Founders inject their own capital and/or sweat to get things rolling, and then work out what funding model or models is most likely to work for their idea.It’s easy to want to skip through the hard bits and get to the moment where cash is raining down from the sky, but there are things about bootstrapping that give you insights into building businesses that you don’t get anywhere else.To talk about the ways that bootstrapping can make you a bett...
2024-06-1153 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchBuilding a Startup in Today's Landscape with Jo Agresta from AbodeyBootstrapping a startup is not for the faint of heart. If you really commit to the journey, there are plenty of lows and setbacks to face before you reach a high - if you ever do.We know the success stories, but not always the pivots and failures that came before them. So what is building a startup really like in 2024?Our guest for this episode is right in the thick of it. Jo Agresta is the CEO and Founder of Abodey, the Ultimate AI Home Buyer's agent. --------
2024-05-1039 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchTackling SaaS as a Startup Founder with Kirk Drage of LeapSheepSoftware as a service, or SaaS, has been responsible for much of the explosive growth of tech as we know it. What is it like to found and build in the world of SaaS startups? How does your approach as a founder have to change if you know you’re going to be entering the world of Software as a Service?To help us unpack this we're joined by Kirk Drage, tech veteran and founder and CEO of LeapSheep. --------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus...
2024-05-0644 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchImpact Startups with Annette Rose of Kids Get MoneyYou may have heard the term "Impact Startup" and wondered what it really means. In broad terms, an impact startup is a business that is designed to solve major societal problems, But what does that look like in reality? What are some examples of impact startups and how do you start? To help us unpack this, we're joined by Annette Rose, founder of the Impact Startup Kids Get Money is a fun, easy to use online program that gives kids money skills for life. Annette joins us to share her journey and what...
2024-03-2652 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchWhat startups need to know about the law with Talt Anast from Allied LegalGetting a startup up and running seems to come with an endless to do list, and while some things are exciting, others are just plain necessary. Knowing when you need to formalise the legal structure of your business, what to choose and how to do it can be overwhelming, so we’ve invited Talt Anast from Allied Legal to help us work out w2hat is whatAllied Legal is a Melbourne-base firm that focuses legal solutions and advice to innovative businesses and entrepreneurial minds.--------The Bootstrap is...
2024-03-1649 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchStartup Operations with Tiffany Ashdown from The Product BusThere's no end to the list of things a founder needs to think about at the start of the startup journey. Operations might be seen as something that comes later, but laying the groundwork in the early days, without overdoing it, can lead to a much easier path to scale. Tiffany Ashdown, experienced Operations Manager and Co-Founder / COO of The Product Bus, joins us to discuss. --------The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. T...
2024-03-0736 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchDo Startups Have an Ageism Problem? - with Kirstin Hunter from TechstarsDo Startups have an Ageism Problem?We recorded our discussion with Kirstin Hunter prior to the WGEA gender pay gap report release, but the discussion couldn’t be more timely.One element of the WGEA report showed that the pay gap for women increases by age range. While you might look at that stat and say it shows the gap is closing generationally, it’s a stark reminder of the additional barriers that older women face in the workforce. Kirstin Hunter the Managing Director (NSW) at Techstars - a longtime mento...
2024-02-2848 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchTalent Aquisition for Startups with Steve Grace from The Nudge GroupBuilding the right team is an essential part of early stage startups. Finding a balance of skills, experience, and personalities can truly be a make or break factor.To discuss the best ways to approach talent acquisition when you’re bootstrapping, I’m joined by Steve Grace, founder and CEO of The Nudge Group, a specialist recruitment company focusing on the startup space. The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced and written by Declan Magee and...
2024-02-2146 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchWhat you don't know about being a funded startup with Nick ChangFrom the outside, achieving investment in your startup feels like a peak achievement, but the reality is its the start of a much steeper climb that has its upsides and its downs. Someone who knows this journey very well is Nick Chang, who has founded and successfully exited more than one company, and this episode he joins us to help shed some light on what you mightn't know about being funded,. -----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. T...
2024-02-1436 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchMarket Positioning with Michelle Picoto from Deepstar StrategicAs a product focused startup podcast, it’s impossible to spend too much time talking about market positioning. What is it and what simple and affordable strategies can bootstrapping founders use to find it, reassess it, and find it again? To unpack that I’m joined by Michelle Picoto, Michelle is the Co-Founder of Deepstar Strategic. She's spent the last 17 years driving business growth through positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies, across tech startups, agencies, and enterprises in Europe and Australia.-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Produc...
2024-02-0753 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchFounder Wellbeing and Growth with Kim Kerton from Unemployed and AfraidOn this episode, we're joined by Kim Kerton from Good Side of The Bed - and the host, creator, and producer of Unemployed & Afraid - a small business podcast for the brave self-employed with 100 episodes. Kim is also a creative and commercially minded podcast strategist, helping brands and business owners build themselves big podcasts.There’s a lot to learn from Kim’s entrepreneurial journey, which started at the age of 21, and we're going to cover it all, with a lot for early stage founders to consider and learn from on the topic of Fo...
2024-01-2959 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchTaking the Entrepreneurial Leap with Jane Del Rosso of The Business of FoodWe're back for 2024 with brand new episodes starting this week! In our first show of 2024, we're joined by Jane Del Rosso of The Business of Food to talk about "Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap".When do you know it’s time to take the lead and follow your entrepreneurial dream? Can you leave it too late? What are the pitfalls to look out for? We talk about this and much more. We also look at how so much of the product mindset and strategy is the same across both digital and physical products. -----...
2024-01-2442 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchDeveloping an Engaging Brand with Garry Williams of Tractor VenturesWith new startups popping up every other minute standing out is important. Beyond a memorable brand identify is the experience that your prospects and customers have with your business. In this episode we're joined by Garry Williams, the Director of Engagement at Tractor Ventures. Over the last three years Tractor Ventures has built a recognisable brand and voice as the premier alt-capital funding solution for Australian and New Zealand Startups, and Garry has had a pivotal role in shaping the brand and the customer experience. We're going to unpack that experience, as well as...
2023-12-2057 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchHow a Project Mindset Can Kill Your StartupDo you know the difference between a product mindset and a project mindset? Which one you apply to your startup can have a major impact on your chances of success.On this Bootstrap Bites, we're discussion "How a project mindset can kill your startup". What's the difference between product / project mindset, how can you use the strengths of each at the right times in the startup journey, and what are the traps to avoid? We have the answers!-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product...
2023-12-1831 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchThe Basics of Venture Capital with Sramana MitraThe venture capital space is a world unto its own, and when founders misunderstand what it is and isn’t the results can be disastrous.What are the basics you need to know, and how should a bootstrapping founder navigate it? To unpack we're joined by Sramana Mitra. Sramana is the founder and CEO of the global virtual incubator and accelerator One Million by One Million, and a highly regarded Silicon Valley entrepreneur and strategist.-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was dev...
2023-12-1435 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchBootstrap Bites: Startup Pitch Red FlagsDoes the language you use in your startup pitch communicate what you intend, or does it send the wrong message altogether?On this Bootstrap Bites, we talk through five of the biggest red flags that our host Scotty Allen keeps an ear out when listening to startup ideas. Are you guilty of any of these? Listen to find out, and discover better things to say instead!-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode...
2023-12-1133 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchCracking the Code of Total Addressable Market with Alex UrquhartTotal Addressable Market, or TAM, is an important validation metric that is often misunderstood and misused, so how do you navigate TAM without getting lost in the numbers, and how relevant is TAM to bootstrapping founders?To unpack this, we're joined by Alex Urquhart - a growth and product marketing specialist and the founder of Market Science, helping businesses understand, prioritise & action the next steps in growing their business.The Bootstrap is your twice-weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.E...
2023-12-0753 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchBootstrap Bites: Q&A with Scotty Allen - Founder of The Product BusWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. The Bootstrap is now coming to you twice a week! Our Thursday episodes will follow the format we’ve been using so far, with sta...
2023-12-0546 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchBeing a First Time Founder with Roann Junio-Hartmann of CobberWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Roann Junio-Hartmann of Cobber to share her inspiring first-time founder story, which has plenty of tips for boostrapping founders.
2023-11-2938 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchSelling Without a Product with Andrew SharpeWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Andrew Sharpe - Tech and Scaleup Advisor / Early Stage Investor - to discuss "Selling without a product"
2023-11-2354 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchMarket Positioning for Bootstrapped Startups with Erin ClarkWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Erin Clark from The Exchange Collective to look at Market Positioning for Bootstrapped Startups.Market Fit, o...
2023-11-1545 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchBridging the Startup Gender Gap with Kirstin Hunter and Nikki TuganoWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. This episode, we're joined by Kirstin Hunter of Techstars and Nikki Tugano of SeenCulture to discuss the impact of the Startup Muster Report and S...
2023-11-1348 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchFinding Your First Customers with Sean GrealyWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.This episode, we're joined by Sean Grealy of Sell Anything to discuss Finding Your First Customers. Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. -----
2023-11-0840 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchCan you Bootstrap a Unicorn? - with Yaniv BernsteinWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.This episode, Founder, Tech Executive and Podcaster Yaniv Bernstein joins host Scotty Allen to ask - Can you Bootstrap a Unicorn?Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey.
2023-11-0246 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchWhat is a Founder Mindset? - with Preethi MohanWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Founder, Advisor, and Podcaster Preethi Mohan joins host Scotty Allen to ask - What is a Founder Mindset?Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. Find out more a...
2023-10-3030 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchNavigating the Competition with Jason JestinWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Transformation Consultant and Coach Jason Jestin joins host Scotty Allen to look at the right timing and strategies to use when considering your startup competitor analysisEach week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their...
2023-10-2538 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchThe Problem with Problems - with Amanda WalkerWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Amanda Walker (Aussie Holiday Stays) joins host Scotty Allen to unpack the challenge of finding the right problem to solve in the right way, using her experience building a two-way marketplace as an example. Each week we look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and...
2023-10-2428 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchIdea Validation Dos and Donts with Matt AinsworthWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Matt Ainsworth (Startup Founder Mindset) joins host Scotty Allen to look at the main reasons startups fail - not finding product market fit, and how good strategies in idea validation can help.\Each week we'll look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup...
2023-10-1827 min
Starting Line - The New Founders PodcastIntroducing The Bootstrap: Startups from ScratchNew from Swivol Media and The Product Bus, check out "The Bootstrap: Building Startups from Scratch". Available now wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-1401 min
The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchBootstrapping Basics with Gavin ReddropWelcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.In our first episode, host Scotty Allen joined by business innovation expert, founder, and author Gavin Reddrop to unpack what bootstrapping a startup really means, and whether or not it’s for you. Each week we'll look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can...
2023-10-1140 minThe Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchComing Soon: The Bootstrap - Building Startups from ScratchComing soon from Swivol Media and The Product Bus - The Bootstrap: Building Startups from Scratch Podcast. The Bootstrap is your new weekly source of news and resources for early stage startups and founders. Host Scotty Alllen introduces the show in this short trailer preview. Subscribe to The Bootstrap now wherever you listen. First episodes drop very soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-0201 min
Mummy Village13. Mother's Day Classic with Anne-Louise ScottThis week we're joined by Anne-Louise Scott who shares her story of infertility and breast cancer. She's a survivor in every sense of the word! We're releasing this episode in time for Mother's Day to support Anne-Louise as she runs the Mother's Day Classic to help stop breast cancer. You can support her here: https://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/fundraisers/anne-louisescott71161/mothers-day-classic-sydney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-1237 minMummy Village12. Sleep Tips and Tricks with Jen Hamilton From WOT BabyThis week we chat with Jen Hamilton, a mothercraft nurse with over 30 years of experience and the founder of WOT Baby. We asked Jen everything you’ve ever wanted to know about sleep, from bedtime routines to self-soothing.Find Mummy Village at https://mummyvillage.co/ (https://mummyvillage.co and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mummyvillagepod (https://www.instagram.com/mummyvillagepod/). If you’re experiencing any issues related to the topics of this podcast, contact The Gidget Foundation for support at https://gidgetfoundation.org.au/ (https://gidgetfoundation.org.au/)Produced by Swivol Medi...
2023-04-2750 minMummy Village11. Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh - On Postnatal Depression, Managing a Career and Becoming a Children’s Book AuthorThis week we chat with Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh, an accomplished journalist, a podcast host, an ACRA award winner, a mother of two, and now the author of ‘My Mummy Loves Fudge’ one of the most relatable children’s books that we have ever read. We discuss Nikolina’s experience with postnatal depression, how she managers her career and being a mum, and the inspiration behind her hilarious Instagram reels. This week we also introduce you to our new Producer, Alexandra Whittington. Find Mummy Village at https://mummyvillage.co/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mummyvillagepod...
2023-04-2041 minMummy Village10. Going from 1 to 2 kids with Gen MuirGen Muir of Connected Parenting comes back to the podcast to discuss the challenging transition of welcoming a second child to the family. We discuss the needs of the eldest child and transition tips for both kids and parents in a wide-ranging chat full of laughs and a few tears. Find Mummy Village at https://mummyvillage.co/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mummyvillagepod/If you're experiencing any issues related to the topics of this podcast, contact The Gidget Foundation for support at https://gidgetfoundation.org.au/Produced...
2023-04-1245 minMummy Village9. Millie of Jessi & Millie - Post-Natal Anxiety, and Intrusive ThoughtsWe're officially back with weekly shows AND our new co-host! Jaihden is joined by Adriana for her first show with the Mummy Village!For this episode, we're joined by Millie, who along with her partner Jessi form Jessi & Millie, who have developed a strong following in Instagram as queer mums living off-grid and sharing their journey along the way. Millie shares the story of their journey to becoming parents, and the challenges of dealing with early motherhood and post-natal anxiety during lockdown. Find Mummy Village at https://mummyvillage.co/ and...
2023-03-2853 min
Mummy Village8. Erin Oudshoorn aka little.lulu.loveMummy Village is back for 2023! Next week we kick off with a new co-host, new team members, and a great slate of new guests.This week, Jaihden speaks with Erin Oudshoorn, aka little.lulu.love on Instagram, about her experience as the mum of Lulu, who suffers from a rare form of epilepsy called West Syndrome, and her decision to share the true challenges of living with a differently abled child on social media. She also discusses the experiences surrounding her second pregnancy and birth of her son, and the conflicting emotions and feelings of guilt...
2023-03-0734 minMummy Village7. Holiday Survival GuideOn our final episode for 2022, Jaihden is joined by producer Scotty for look at the dos and donts of navigating the holiday season, including ways to set boundaries for your own well-being, dealing with the expectations of others, and who gets the credit for the best presents under the tree - parents or Santa?Find Mummy Village at https://mummyvillage.co/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mummyvillagepod/If you're experiencing any issues related to the topics of this podcast, contact The Gidget Foundation for support at https://gidgetfoundation.org.au/
2022-12-2245 minMummy Village6. Dealing with Gender DisappointmentJaihden tackles a challenging topic this week - Gender Disappointment, or Gender Grief. Behind the flashy gender reveals, cheers, and smiles, some parents feel genuine grief, sadness, or anxiety about the gender of their child.Is it normal? How do you deal with the feelings, emotions, and mental health issues that can come along with gender disappointment. Jaihden is joined by psychologist Letitia Borges to explore the issue, and we hear the story of Stacey Wild, a mum of two (with one in the oven), corporate leader, and champion dancer, about her own story in dealing...
2022-12-1438 minMummy Village5. Social Media Pressures and Adjusting to Parenting with Gen Muir from Connected ParentingJaihden and team discuss the pressure on mums that can come from social media, and how even celebrities like Pink aren't exempt from being criticised online for their parenting.Then, Obstetric Social Worker and Parent Educator Gen Muir from Connected Parenting joins us to talk about the huge adjustment that comes with being a new parent, strategies for managing it, and ways to get help when it's needed.Find Mummy Village at https://mummyvillage.co/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mummyvillagepod/If you're experiencing any issues related...
2022-12-0642 minMummy Village4. Having It All with Keira Rumble of Krumbled Foods & Habitual BeautyThis week we look at the topic "Having It All" and discuss how differently having it all can look for different mums. Before our discussion, we start with the highs and lows of the week which include some grandmother / lolly mishaps and one of our bubs learning a new - and not so desirable word!Then, we are joined by Keira Rumble, founder of Krumbled Foods and Habitual Beauty, as she shares the experience of launching not one but TWO businesses while being on a long, challenging, and heartbreaking fertility journey.
2022-11-2944 minMummy Village3. Postnatal Depression / The Gidget FoundationJoin Jaihden for another episode of honest, raw, and funny mum stories!This week Jaihden shares her experiences with postnatal depression after the birth of her first child and the steps she took to learn about this common but frightening condition and journey through it.Then, Jaihden and Lauren are joined by Amelia Walker from The Gidget Foundation to unpack the common issues and misunderstandings around postnatal depression and the supports that all parents can access when dealing with issues around mental health, pregnancy, and parenting.Find Mummy Village at...
2022-11-2246 minMummy VillageProduction Note - Follow Us on Socials!We're moving our release date to Tuesdays so stay tuned for our next new episode next week! In the meantime, we'd love you to follow @mummyvillagepod on Insta and leave us a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Find Mummy Village at https://mummyvillage.co/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mummyvillagepod/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-1801 minMummy Village2. Birth StoriesJoin Jaihden for another episode of honest, raw, and funny mum stories!This week Jaihden and Lauren share their highs and lows for the week, including an allergy scare, and then Jaihden shares her own birth experiences from an emergency c-section to a VBAC. It's a rollercoaster of a tale that *may* include a VMAX size vagina mirror!Then, the team are joined by Sarah Gianetta, @the.midwifemummy on Instagram, to talk about her experiences as a parent educator with her own program "Beyond Birthing" and her experience with hypno-birthing....
2022-11-1055 minMummy Village1. Welcome to the Village, People!It's finally here!Join Jaihden Mourtzis and her friends for a weekly podcast presenting a brutally honest and funny point of view on pregnancy, parenting, partnership. and more.Following her own journey with pre and post-natal depression and complicated birthing experiences, Jaihden has made it her mission to build awareness and discussion about these topics to help other mums and parents, and to assure them they aren't alone.As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child, and so each week Jaihden is joined by friends, experts...
2022-11-0445 min
Starting Line - The New Founders Podcast10. Tania Stacey - East ForgedTania Stacey had a successful background in sales management before entering the tea industry in 2013. Since then, she's built her knowledge working along side tea farmers, tea scientists and professionals in Taiwan, the USA and Australia.She joined forces with Kym Cooper in 2017 to build a crafted RTD (Ready to Drink) tea industry with an innovative modern tea beverage startup focusing on cold brew nitro iced tea. East Forged launched in 2020 and has been a successful participant in the Woolworths funded accelerator Seedlab Cultivate.In this episode, Tania shares her jou...
2022-10-1123 min
Starting Line - The New Founders Podcast9. Dom Woolrych - LawpathDom Woolrych is the co-founder of Lawpath — Australia's number one online legal platform that has helped over 300,000 small businesses across Australia. His mission is to transform and digitalise the legal industry to make it accessible to all small businesses and show lawyers that there are many non-traditional opportunities in the legal sector.Dom is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Technology and the Australian Legal Technology Association (ALTA) board member. In 2022, Dom became a finalist at SmallBiz Week Young Hero Awards in the Young Innovator category and was voted the top 20 University of Technology Alumni....
2022-10-0423 min
Mummy VillageComing Soon - Mummy VillageJoin Jaihden Mourtzis and her friends for a weekly podcast presenting a brutally honest and funny point of view on pregnancy, parenting, partnership. and more.Following her own journey with pre and post-natal depression and complicated birthing experiences, Jaihden has made it her mission to build awareness and discussion about these topics to help other mums and parents, and to assure them they aren't alone.As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child, and so each week Jaihden is joined by friends, experts, and her producer team to share...
2022-09-1302 min
Starting Line - The New Founders Podcast2022 Production Note - We're back next week!Hear a quick note from host Scotty Allen about our plans for 2022, new ways to interact with us, and a call for founders with interestingly imperfect stories to tell on new episodes of Starting Line! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-1501 min
Resolve - Stories from a Stop Start NationS1 Production NoteA quick note from our producer, Amanda Reedy, on the final episodes of our current season, coming soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-1101 minResolve - Stories from a Stop Start NationS1 E9: Aged Care: Locked in, Locked OutThe decision to let the Omicron variant of Covid-19 "rip" has had a devastating impact on Australia's Aged Care system. We speak to an impacted resident, an experienced aged care nurse who has seen the decline of the sector over the last 50 years, and experts that say that all of this was foreseeable - and preventable.Our guests for this episode include Dr Sarah Russell of Aged Care Matters and Michael Whaites from the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association. You can find out more about Aged Care Matters at https://www.agedcarematters.net.au/ H...
2022-02-0127 minResolve - Stories from a Stop Start NationS1 E8: The System is SickWhile our federal and state leaders insist that our health system is robust and coping with the Omicron outbreak, our health workers are sending grim messages that make it clear that the cracks which already existed in staff ratios and resourcing are now buckling under the pressure. We speak to young NSW father Alex Moir, whose wife Mel, a trained midwife, gave birth at home and had to keep her unresponsive baby alive as they rushed themselves to hospital after no ambulance could be found to take them. We then hear from a Covid ward nurse and Michael Whaites from...
2022-01-2523 minResolve - Stories from a Stop Start NationS1 E7: The Farmer Wants a HandAgriculture isn't the first industry that comes to mind as having been dealt a blow from the COVID-19 crisis. After all, it has been deemed essential from the start; with farmers, workers, and contractors able to continue their work, for the most part, unimpeded. But as we’ve discovered, no one has escaped from this pandemic. As soon as the international borders shut we noticed the crippling absence of workers from overseas who we relied on to fill the gaps that our local workforce could not. Both skilled and unskilled workers went home, or c...
2021-12-2228 min
Starting Line - The New Founders Podcast8. Nick Hunter - Paper MooseCo-Founder and CEO of Paper Moose Nick Hunter is incredibly passionate about building teams and purpose driven brands. Having built Paper Moose from the ground up from first principles he cares deeply about creating an environment where creativity and people thrive. Coming from an entertainment background Nick delivers creative work that either entertains or adds value to the end customer and loves working with businesses that are working towards a better future. Paper Moose is on a mission to spark positive change through creativity, this year saw the company’s 10th anniversary and to mark the milestone they shifted th...
2021-12-2229 min
Starting Line - The New Founders Podcast7. Anthony Kwok - ZilioAnthony Kwok - Co-founder of Zilio, shares his journey from a bullied kid to professional martial artist to startup co-founder, and how his 3D Virtual Fit technology came to be. It's a raw and honest chat about the challenges of childhood, identity, and the hurdles involved with being a non-technical founder. You can learn more about Zilio at https://www.zilio.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-12-1331 minResolve - Stories from a Stop Start NationS1 E6: Out of OfficeToday, you can’t open LinkedIn without being polled on the topic of working from home. Up there with LOL, WFH has become one of the most recognisable acronyms and sayings over the last two years with COVID-19 fundamentally changing our relationship with the office and with very few of us wanting to return to the pre pandemic status quo. It’s an experience we thought was temporary, only intended to last the length of our lockdowns. However, as the months went on many have realised that they prefer this approach and want to continue regardless of being...
2021-12-1332 min
Starting Line - The New Founders Podcast6. Lisa Reiner - Curvature ClothingLisa Reiner was frustrated by the lack of size options in designer clothing, and so she decided to do something about it. This episode tells the story of Lisa's journey from social worker and young mum in Alice Springs, Australia to owner and creator of her own inclusively sized slow fashion label, Curvature Clothing. As well as the story of Lisa learning design, ecommerce, and general business management, we also discuss her approach to social media, and how going viral on TikTok helped connect her with local customers. Learn more about Curvature Clothing at https://ww...
2021-12-0531 minResolve - Stories from a Stop Start NationS1 E5: Not in ServiceWhether you survived on Uber Eats during the lockdowns or turned to the surplus of frozen goods you panic bought at the start of the pandemic, one thing we all looked forward to was being able to go out for a meal with our friends and familyAs we re-open, the message we are receiving is that if you’re fully vaxxed, it’s time to get on the beers and support our hospitality venues, with some governments providing vouchers and cash back schemes to encourage people to come back to our city centres.Wh...
2021-12-0524 minResolve - Stories from a Stop Start NationS1 E4: Tracing the Contact TracersIf you live in any of the major cities in Australia that have been heavily impacted by Covid-19, you’re definitely using some form of QR Code checkin to log your entry into public spaces, retail, and hospitality venues. When you scan a code and check in to one of these sites, what assumptions are you making about what happens if it turns out you’ve been somewhere that becomes an COVID 19 exposure site?Or, as an employer, how clear are you on what your responsibilities are, if you find out a covid posit...
2021-11-2426 min
Starting Line - The New Founders Podcast5. Steve Grace - The Nudge GroupThe Nudge Group is a disruptive force within the recruitment industry, offering a system known as “the nudge experience” aimed at fast-growth businesses, the start-up space (in particular after series A, B or C funding), and transforming businesses resulting in accelerated hiring and change management.Nudge is Steve Grace's third business. His honest, raw, and funnt retelling of his pathway through two businesses prior to founding Nudge has something for everyone on the founder journey. You can learn more about The Nudge Group at https://thenudgegroup.com/ - or check out "Give it a Nudge" on Y...
2021-11-2232 min
Starting Line - The New Founders Podcast4. Emeka Edwin-Nweze - Neta CareWith a computer science degree and background, Emeka joined the Royal Australian Air Force with dreams of flight, but these were soon grounded, and he began to seek his true calling. After a failed tech startup and a decision not to pursue commercial piloting, Emeka and his wife founded Neta Care, an NDIS registered allied health service provider, at the beginning of Covid, and have turned it from a single client to a service employing 100 people servicing hundreds of clients. The story of the Neta Care journey is a story about resilience and the importance...
2021-11-1426 minResolve - Stories from a Stop Start NationS1 E3: Schools on a Roadmap to NowhereIn mid-October 2021, the same scenes were playing out at schools across NSW and Victoria. Our youngest and eldest students began returning after many weeks of remote learning in the latest lockdowns triggered by the Delta variant of Covid-19. Across social media accounts from schools and teachers, you could see scenes of celebration as students were welcomed back. School entrances decorated with balloons, teachers, and staff in crazy costumes, handmade welcome back signs, care packs - each setting slightly different but all designed with the goal of making students feel welcome and reassured as they come back t...
2021-11-0834 minResolve - Stories from a Stop Start NationS1 E2: Performing to an Audience of NoneWhen COVID-19 took hold in 2020, we collectively turned to the arts to save our sanity. We found solace in our favourite music, binged our way through Netflix, and sought out our favourite comedians online when we needed a laugh. But despite providing sanctuary from the pandemic, the arts and entertainment industry has been hit hard, leaving thousands of creative workers, artists, and performers jobless and desperate to get the show back on the road.Our stories today come from Melbourne, Victoria. Once known as the epicentre of the Australian arts scene, the city is now famous...
2021-11-0824 minResolve - Stories from a Stop Start NationS1 Ep1: Live Venues in the Silence of LockdownThe Covid-19 pandemic has seen lockdowns and disruptions across Australia, particularly in Melbourne and Sydney, with Melbourne becoming the city in the world that has endured the most days in lockdown. These lockdowns have come in blocks, some longer than others, with periods of reprieve in between, but never long enough for our industries and communities to fully find their footing before the next set of restrictions has been imposed.In this series, hosted by Amanda Reedy, we speak to the small business owners, sole traders, community leaders, and experts across a range of industries that h...
2021-11-0830 minResolve - Stories from a Stop Start NationComing Soon: Resolve - Stories from a Stop Start NationFor every generation, there are events that become a marker in time. Experiences so significant that they create two worlds - a “pre” and a “post”. There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic will be one of those historical markers that is looked back on as a shift in human experience, but for us living it right now, the “post-Covid” world is yet to come. What we’re experiencing is a world we know is going to be permanently impacted, but how much, and for how long, are still to be determined. The pandemic has seen lockdowns a...
2021-11-0302 min
Starting Line - The New Founders Podcast3. Paz Pisarski - Startup Victoria / The Community CollectiveStarting a new business is equal parts exciting and terrifying, and it can be quite lonely at the start. In this episode, we talk with Paz Pisarski, Community Manager at Startup Victoria, about the ways to find connection and create accountability for yourself when you’re building on your own. Paz also shares her own journey as founder of Paz Sounds and Co-Founder of The Community Collective, and some fantastic advice for emerging founders.You can learn more about Startup Victoria at https://startupvictoria.com.au/You can find out about The Community Collective at...
2021-10-2140 min
Starting Line - The New Founders Podcast2. Caroline Brunne - Organise.Create.DesignOrganise.Curate.Design is a lifestyle management company founded in 2017. The service-based business supports busy people and professionals, helping them alleviate their mental load and streamline their businesses, lives, and daily tasks so they can focus on what matters to them most.Founder Caroline Brunne wasn’t looking to start a new business - she was already running an existing one and was looking for solutions to manage everyday tasks more efficiently. But you know what they say - if you want something done, ask a busy person! And so it was that the person looking for so...
2021-10-2133 min
Starting Line - The New Founders Podcast1. Jeremy Fleming - Stagekings / IsoKingNew from Swivol Media, Starting Line: The New Founders Podcast highlights stories from emerging and established founders and industry experts, and we start from the beginning. In 2015, Jeremy and Tabitha Fleming founded Stagekings, combining Jeremy's extensive background in carpentry and construction for large events with Tabitha's years of experience in sales and marketing for music labels including EMI, Sony Music, and Universal Music. The business quickly took off, and within a very short time, Stagekings were creating and building some of the largest custom stages and event structures in the country. The shutdown of the li...
2021-10-2124 minStarting Line - The New Founders PodcastTrailer - Starting Line: The New Founders Podcast Series 1Trailer for the first series of a new podcast from Swivol Media focusing on the start of the founder journey. First three episodes coming by the end of October 2021. Subscribe now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-1603 min