An important announcement episode where the podcast team shares news about Rah stepping back from her co-hosting role and reveals the show's upcoming rebrand to "Collective Conversations: The Women in Business Podcast." The episode captures the bittersweet transition while celebrating the growth of what started as an experiment into a thriving business community with conferences and events.

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Meet Rebecca Lambert, founder of the Freelance Jungle and portfolio career pioneer, as she unpacks the art of building a multi-faceted career. From disrupting old systems to creating inclusive communities, Beck shares her insights on how to thrive beyond the traditional "one job for life" model. Learn about time boxing, value-driven decision making, and why having multiple professional pursuits isn't just about income streams – it's about fulfilment, purpose, and creating meaningful change.

Number of fucks given in this episode: 5

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Freelance Jungle
• Girls on Fire Australia
• A Good Death (with Jessica Hawkins)
• Unashamedly Creative
• The Freelancer Times (satirical publication)

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Meet Sophie, the 20-year-old founder of Sophie's Slime Factory, who turned her childhood love of slime into a thriving business empire. Starting at age 12 with homemade recipes, she now runs a gorgeous creative space in Castle Hill with a team of 15. Listen in as Sophie shares her journey from kitchen experiments to professional slime queen , including the science behind the perfect recipe, growing pains of expansion, and how her family's support made it all possible.

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Ready to rethink how you make money in your business? Join Chris, Em, and Rah as they unpack the concept of pivoting - not just as a response to crisis, but as a strategic approach to building sustainable income streams. Inspired by Milly Tamati's "Independent Income Ladder" concept, the trio shares honest insights about diversifying revenue, testing new ideas, and giving yourself permission to explore different paths.

From practical tips about managing the financial side of change to real talk about the emotional journey of pivoting, this episode offers valuable perspectives for anyone considering a business direction change. Whether you're stuck at a revenue plateau, losing love for your current work, or just curious about creating multiple income streams, this conversation will help you think differently about your business future.

Key takeaways:

• Why traditional business "security" is changing
• How to test new income streams without risking everything
• Practical steps for smart pivoting
• Managing the emotional side of business changes
• Real examples of successful pivots

Plus: Special Disney wisdom from Moana 2 that perfectly captures the spirit of finding your own path

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Ever wondered what happens when you stop limiting your business dreams? Meet Mo and Pat from Greer Films, who transformed their business from a home-based side hustle into a thriving studio space in regional NSW.

In today's episode, they share their journey from Pat getting fired (best thing that ever happened) to building a professional studio. Plus, they open up about juggling three kids, multiple businesses, and why sometimes you need to stop calling yourself a 'family business' to break through your own glass ceiling.

Whether you're dreaming of expanding your business or just love a good 'universe made it happen' story, this episode is packed with real talk about taking risks, backing yourself, and creating the space (literally) for your business to grow.

Number of fucks given in this episode: 21

Links to everything we mention can be found on our website: https://www.thewomeninbusiness.com.au/episodes/38

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Sometimes the hardest part of running a business is knowing when to walk away from clients. In this episode, we open up about our experiences of breaking up with clients for a bunch from reasons, like escaping challenging clients or re-focusing your business priorities.

We dive into the factors to help make the decision, how to handle the exit professionally, and why documenting everything is your best friend. Plus, we share practical strategies for breaking up with clients without burning bridges.

Whether you're currently thinking about breaking up with a client, or want to be prepared for future situations, this episode is all about protecting yourself and your business. Because sometimes breaking up with a client is the best business decision you can make.

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Meet Larissa Wright, a woman who manages to juggle four kids, multiple businesses, and still finds time to be everyone's biggest cheerleader in the business community. (And she recently won an award to prove it!)

Larissa opens up about how she manages it all without losing her shit. She shares honest truths about learning to say no, dealing with difficult relationships, and why sometimes you need to put yourself first.

If you've ever wondered how to build genuine connections in business (without the networking ick), or how to balance community work with actually running your business, this episode is packed with wisdom from someone who's mastered the art of bringing people together.

Number of fucks given in this episode: 6

Links to everything we mention can be found on our website: https://www.thewomeninbusiness.com.au/episodes/36

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Content warning: Death of a husband, grief.

Meet Cassandra Barrie - business therapist, empire builder, and the most refreshingly honest guest we've had yet.

When life threw Cass the unthinkable - losing her husband while 30 weeks pregnant and managing four businesses through grief - she didn't just survive, she transformed her experience into a revolutionary approach to business therapy.
In today's episode, Cass shares the raw truth about building multiple successful businesses while dealing with personal crisis. From a motorcycle accident and painkiller addiction to launching a business empire, she proves that success doesn't require perfection - it requires authenticity.

We dive deep into why asking for help isn't weakness, how to run a business through trauma, and why being yourself matters more than following someone else's blueprint. This conversation will change how you think about business therapy.

This episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and zero bullshit advice from someone who's turned life's biggest challenges into her biggest strengths.

Number of fucks given in this episode: 17

Links to everything we mention can be found on our website: https://www.thewomeninbusiness.com.au/episodes/34

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