Thats Audacious
Business & Finance
About
The Audacious Agency share Audacious entrepreneurs’ stories of challenge and success. Insight, inspiration and motivation, tips, tools and quick-fire questions packed into 20 minutes to share what it takes to stand out, be seen and get noticed.
Episodes
- EP 58 | Anneli Blundell – Calibrating Credibility through Communication Dynamics
Anneli Blundell, a corporate coach, discusses how she pivoted from banking to coaching. She explains her approach to communication dynamics and how she built credibility using awards and industry recognition to differentiate her brand.
- EP 57 | Mikare: Bridging the Gap in Healthcare Infrastructure
Mikare Health utilizes AI and mobile technology to improve healthcare. The company's strategic decision to enter industry awards early in the product's lifecycle proved transformative, providing credibility and leverage in business convers…
- EP 56 | Translating Identity into Influence with Jane Mow
In this episode, Jane Mow, a personal brand stylist, shares insights on how wardrobe choices can translate identity into influence. She discusses the psychology of profile building and its importance as a business tool for increasing autho…
- EP 55 | Disrupting the Great Australian Dream with Award Winning Affordable Living
David Antonacci, co-founder of Teeny Tiny Homes, discusses disrupting the Australian housing market by providing affordable living options. He also talks about leveraging industry awards to build trust with consumers regarding the quality…
- EP 54 | The Fusion of Corporate Acumen and Theatrical Artistry
Carmen Sederino, founder of Illuminated Story, blends corporate experience with theatrical training to help leaders improve public speaking. She works to transform presentations into engaging experiences, moving beyond traditional corporat…
- EP 53 | From Survival Mode to Standing Ovations: Nikki Langman’s Unbrickable™ Journey
Nikki Langman discusses her Unbrickable™ approach, which integrates emotional intelligence and the Lego Serious Play methodology. She describes how she developed and validated this method, particularly within academic and corporate context…
- EP 52 | Transforming Professional Connection Through Authentic Story Sharing
Nimarta Verma, founder of Story Sharing, discusses her methodology for authentic story sharing to build trust and connection, contrasting it with traditional "personal branding." She highlights the importance of genuine human connection in…
- EP 51 | Empowering Leaders to Build High-Performing Teams
Angie Dunn, founder of Agile Performance, focuses on empowering leaders to build high-performing teams, particularly female emerging leaders. She shares her experience of winning a Stevie Award, which validated her work in leadership devel…
- EP 50 | From Broker to Brand: Tammie Rimon’s Audacious Approach to Financial Clarity and Profile Building.
Tammie Rimon, founder of 2020 Finance Brokers, shares her expertise in property and finance, focusing on helping clients achieve financial goals through smart lending and strategic property investment. She also discusses leveraging industr…
- EP 49 | Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Family Law
Laura Furiosi, inspired by her own divorce experience, created a platform to bridge the knowledge gap in family law. She developed resources like The Divorce Course podcast and courses to provide practical, emotional, and legal guidance fo…
- EP 48 | From Salon Owner to Global Entrepreneur
Nicole Lamers, an Australian entrepreneur, transitioned from being a salon owner to launching AER Wellness Co., a clean and sustainable hair care brand. Her efforts were recognized with a Bronze Stevie Award for Best Female Entrepreneur in…
- EP 47 | The Marketing Factory: Turning Unsexy Strategy into Global Gold
Marissa Candy, founder of The Marketing Factory, discusses her 20 years in marketing, focusing on strategic clarity and holistic business assessment. She emphasizes foundational marketing principles and addresses the lack of strategic thin…
- EP 46 | More Than a Trophy: The Australian Small Business Champion Awards and the Heart of Community
Matthew Manahan details his journey from actor to his role at Precedent Productions, focusing on the creation of "Champions: The Legacy That Shaped Small Business for a Nation." This book celebrates the history and impact of the Australian…
- EP 45 | From Event Manager to Speaker Catalyst
Michael Arnot, co-founder of Encore Speakers and Mainstage, shares his transition from event management to launching a speaker agency. He emphasizes the importance of understanding clients' and attendees' needs to deliver impactful experie…
- EP 44 | From Aerospace to Authors: Dr. Hassan Younes on Business, Passion, and the Power of a Book
Dr. Hassan Younes shares his journey from aerospace engineer to entrepreneur, detailing how he and his wife built various businesses, including childcare centers and a travel agency, by identifying and filling market gaps. He also discusse…
- EP 43 | The Audacious Truth About Learning: Melissa Williams on Busting Beliefs and Driving Cultural Change
Melissa Williams, CEO of Learning Dimensions Network, joins Lauren Clemett on Thats Audacious. They discuss creating impactful learning solutions, leadership, safety, and cultural change.
- EP 42 | From Book to Business: How to Turn Your Thought Leadership into a Marketing Powerhouse with Katrina Sawa
Katrina Sawa, an experienced business coach and book publisher, explains how to leverage a book as a marketing tool. She highlights the importance of integrating a book into a business strategy and utilizing it to generate leads for higher…
- EP 41 | From Country Roots to Seven-Figure Success: Sharon Jurd on Mindset, Awards, and the Power of Bragging
In this episode, Sharon Jurd shares her journey to seven-figure success, emphasizing mindset, awards, and the importance of helping people. She discusses her experience with values-driven leadership, hypnotherapy, and overcoming the fear o…
- EP 40 | From Whim to World-Ranked: Rose Davidson on Podcasting with Purpose
Rose Davidson, host of "Talking with Experts" podcast, shares her journey and insights into podcasting, including her interview style and her OPAL system for aspiring podcasters. Her podcast began on a whim in 2020 and has grown to be glob…
- EP 39 | Am I Award Ready? Debunking the Myths of Business Recognition
In this episode, Lauren Clemett debunks common myths surrounding business awards. She explains that factors beyond financials and size, such as innovation and impact, are key to recognition.
- EP 38 | Done is Better Than Perfect Francesca Moi on Reclaiming Time and Scaling Your Business with Smart Delegation
Francesca Moi, founder of Empowering Virtual Solution, joins Lauren Clemett on That's Audacious to discuss reclaiming time and scaling businesses through smart delegation. She shares insights on authenticity, pivoting through adversity dur…
- EP 37 | "Overcome fear and Don't Be Afraid of Taking Action": Saurabh Arora on Building a Mortgage Empire with Lightning-Fast Service and Unwavering Confidence
Saurabh Arora, founder of Eminence Finance Group, joins Lauren Clemett on "That's Audacious" to discuss building a mortgage empire. He shares his approach to customer service, business growth, and the role of awards in validating his succe…
- EP 36 | Just Take One Step: Kylie King on Ditching Perfection and Embracing Authentic Business Growth
Kylie King, founder of the Australian Ladies in Business Initiative and the Alibi Awards, shares her story of building a community for women entrepreneurs. She discusses overcoming burnout and the pressure for women to be "perfect" in busi…
- EP 35 | Be the Rainbow: Rowena Preddy on Ditching Beige Brands and Embracing Your Authentic Spark
This episode of That's Audacious features Rowena Preddy, founder of Preddy Creative. She discusses her mission to help small business owners develop authentic brand identities and ditch conventional approaches, sharing insights from her ow…
- EP 34. Instant Credibility: Matt Alderton on the Audacious Power of Awards for Business Growth
In this episode, Matt Alderton, founder of BX Networking, discusses the impact of awards on business growth. He explains how awards offer instant credibility and trust for businesses and can be a powerful marketing tool.
- EP 33 | From Baby Book to Global Recognition: Maggie Miller and the Audacious Rise of the Stevie Awards
In this episode, Maggie Miller, President of the Stevie Awards, discusses the journey of the Stevie Awards from its inception to becoming a global organization. She highlights the awards' focus on recognizing business excellence, providing…
- EP 32 | Pursuing Your Passion to Build a Profile: Brett Farmiloe, Founder of Featured.
In this episode of That's Audacious, Brett Farmiloe, Founder of Featured and the visionary behind the revival of HARO (Help A Reporter Out), discusses pursuing passion to build a professional profile. He shares insights from his cross-coun…
- EP 31 | From Frustration to Innovation Hub: George Hedon, Visionary Founder of Pause Fest
George Hedon, founder of Pause Fest, joins the podcast to discuss the festival's beginnings, its growth, and its role as an innovation hub. He also shares insights into the Pause Awards, which celebrate incremental breakthroughs in innovat…
- EP 30. | From Army Boots to Media Maven: Nic Hayes on Navigating the Audacious World of Media
This episode of That's Audacious features Nic Hayes, a media professional with three decades of experience. He shares his journey from the army to media, discusses the transformations within the media industry, and highlights the significa…
- EP 29. | From Frustration to Innovation: Angela Dion and the Blissful Bond Boobie Pillow
In this episode, Angela Dion, founder of Simple Breastfeeding and creator of the Blissful Bond Boobie Pillow, talks about her journey from personal frustration to creating an innovative product aiding breastfeeding mothers. She shares insi…
- EP 28. | Making The Most Of Your LinkedIn Presence with Kylie Chown
Kylie Chown, a LinkedIn strategist, discusses how to leverage LinkedIn for personal and professional branding and business growth. She also shares insights on common mistakes, the role of AI in content creation, and tips for staying ahead…
- EP. 27 | Christine Innes how living your purpose can inspire others to do the same
Christine Innes, founder of the Corporate Escapist and the Inspire Awards, discusses her journey of empowering changemakers through storytelling. She shares insights on celebrating individuals making a difference and overcoming fears to pu…
- EP. 26 | Sandra Nomoto, the Book Whisperer
On "That's Audacious", Sandra Nomoto discusses her journey combining veganism and writing to build a business. She shares insights on niching down, writing and marketing a book, and the role of AI in content creation for authors.
- EP. 25 | Celebrating Business Success with Stacey Morgan and the ROAR Awards
In this episode, Stacey Morgan discusses her passion for business awards and the ROAR Awards, focusing on celebration, community, and feedback. She also shares advice on overcoming barriers to award participation.
- EP. 24 | Empowering Women to Succeed in Business with Angela De Souza
Angela De Souza, CEO of the Women's Business Club, joins host Lauren Clemett to discuss her journey in building a global brand that empowers women in business. She shares insights on networking, training, and the significance of awards in…
- EP. 23 | Aligning Your Energy, Mindset, and Actions to Achieve Soul Success with Katie Joy
On this episode of That's Audacious, Katie Joy discusses the importance of aligning your energy, mindset, and actions to achieve soul success. She shares her experiences and insights on how to combine spiritual and strategic approaches to…
- EP. 22 | Resilience and Positively - Making A Bigger Impact with Emmilia O'Sullivan
Emmilia O'Sullivan, an award-winning author and motivational speaker, discusses her journey through numerous life-threatening health challenges, including kidney disease, cancer, tumors, and sepsis. She shares how resilience and a positive…
- EP. 21 | Overcome Self-Doubt and Charge What You're Worth with Christine Corcoran
In this episode of That's Audacious, Christine Corcoran discusses how to overcome self-doubt and charge what you're worth. She shares her journey and insights on mindset, valuing services, and taking courageous action.
- EP. 20 | Leadership Lessons from a Near-Death Experience with Anton Guinea
Anton Guinea, a leadership expert, discusses his journey and insights into impactful leadership. He shares his story of transformation after a near-fatal workplace accident and his dedication to helping leaders build psychologically safe,…
- EP. 19 | Learning Your Way to Leadership with Dr Stacey Ashley CSP
Dr. Stacey Ashley CSP, an experienced leadership consultant, shares insights on leadership development. She has authored six best-selling books and received multiple awards for her contributions to leadership training.
- EP. 18 | From Burnout To Brilliant
Mellissa David discusses her experiences with entrepreneurship, finding personal fulfillment, and navigating business as a young woman. She shares insights on how to engage and connect in professional settings.
- EP. 17 | Phoenix Rising From The Ashes
Janine shares her story of overcoming health challenges and rebuilding her life. She launched Desiderate Jewellery, which has since become a multi-award-winning company.
- EP. 16 | Steve Liddell teacher to educational leader
Steve Liddell, founder of Street Science, shares his transition from a teacher to an educational leader. He discusses how his company engages children in math and science education.
- EP. 15 | Caroline Bellenger finding happiness and success
Caroline Bellenger discusses overcoming adversity and achieving happiness and success. She shares her belief that with support, any woman can overcome obstacles.
- EP. 14 | Creating An Aligned Coaching Brand
Julie Mauger of Meraki Mindset shares her process for building a coaching brand and business. She focused on aligning it with her experience, expertise, and natural talents.
- EP. 13 | From Soloprenuer To SuperPower
Cameron Allen discusses his experience in developing a successful coaching business. He shares insights on building a meaningful brand and purpose.
- EP. 12 | Livelong And Prosper!
Prosper Taruvinga shares his journey from almost being fired to building an influencer agency. He now assists consultants and coaches in standing out online.
- EP. 11 | The Opposite of Muddling Through
Paulette McCormack shares her experiences as a business owner. She also provides advice on managing challenges in life.
- EP. 10 | Success from Scratch
Chantal Gerardy, an online marketing strategist, discusses her journey of transforming adversity into success in her life and business. This episode offers insights into becoming more driven.
- EP. 09 | From Redundant To Resilient
Sharon Davies, founder of Sales 2 Success, discusses her business journey and offers tips for successful selling. She shares insights on building a resilient business after experiencing redundancy.