Mums With Hustle Podcast

MWH 083: How to Reignite Creativity in Your Business With Elle Roberts

HOW TO RE-IGNITE CREATIVITY IN YOUR BUSINESS Creativity and business should go hand in hand, but the reality is sometimes we get lost along the way. We get so caught up in the day to day running of the biz that we stop focusing on our art, creative talents and the stuff YOU are most passionate about. As a solopreneur, it can be hard work going it alone. Sometimes you need an expert to guide you and help you regain that zest, stay motivated and succeed in biz. I’ve got just the expert for tod...

MWH 082 : The Advantages Of Failing Fast With Peta & Rowena of Mother + Joey

The Advantages Of Failing Fast WITH PETA & ROWENA OF MOTHER + JOEY I handpicked today’s guest’s as their business REALLY stood out to me. I first met them at a Flatlay & Collaborate workshop where I was a guest speaker and I was instantly attracted to their biz vibe. These ladies quickly caught onto the importance of hashtags to up their Insta game and have experienced amazing success. Peta is here today to share all of their learnings with us this week. Get a pen and paper handy because thi...

MWH 081 : How To Build Your Instagram Following (Your Questions Answered) With Tracy Harris

HOW TO BUILD YOUR INSTAGRAM FOLLOWING As you know, I love Instagram. I blog about it, I podcast about it and even my INSTAGRAM account is ABOUT Instagram. One thing about the gram is that it keeps you on your toes. I mean, there was the recent shadow banning debacle, the algorithm is forever changing and hashtags are continually evolving. There’s A LOT to stay on top of that’s for sure. To celebrate the pre launch of my Instagram course and my FREE 5 Day Instagram Challenge (sign ups close ...

MWH 080 : Lessons From An Award Winning Biz Mum With Charlene Maney Of Fleurieu Gifts

LESSONS FROM AN AWARD WINNING BIZ MUM When we launch a business, most of us dream of independence, success and fulfilment. Many of us find this through hard work and determination. There is something to say for dreaming big though...what if we could become an award winning business? Could you imagine?! Well today’s guest has done just that! From a humble beginning today’s guest has achieved more than she ever thought possible. I can’t wait for you to hear her story and learn what it takes t...

MWH 079 : All Things Marketing, Collaboration & Motivation with Alli Price Of Motivated Mum

All Things Marketing, Collaboration & Motivation Being mums in business, we’re faced with unique challenges everyday. How to juggle it all. How to keep a biz running when your family needs you. How to collaborate when you’re working from home solo majority of the time. How to run a marketing campaign with limited budget. How to self motivate when all you can think about is crawling into bed to catch up on much needed sleep! We’ve all been there and yes, it requires a bit more gusto than pre-...

MWH 078 : How to Grow and Nurture an Online Community With Katie Wyatt

HOW TO GROW AND NURTURE AN ONLINE COMMUNITY   It goes without saying that I LOVE podcasting and I see SO much value in running my very own here at MWH. It’s a wonderful tool to teach, connect and reach new audiences. So interviewing a fellow podcasting enthusiast is always a hoot. This week we will be talking podcasting along with growing and nurturing an online community. ALL things I’m super passionate about. This is going to be a BONZA episode so get your pens and paper handy and lets ge...

MWH 077 : Inspiration and Support for Single Mums in Business With Lucy Good Of Beanstalk Mums

INSPIRATION AND SUPPORT FOR SINGLE MUMS IN BUSINESS Being a mum in business is SO vastly different to being in business without kids. Am I right? Many of us in biz have a great support network, husbands, grandparents and even daycare to help us kick those biz goals. Today, I wanted to hear from a single mum who’s well and truly smashing it in biz and in life. The truth is, the single mum life comes with a whole new set of challenges. Today’s guest works with single mums to increase their con...

MWH 076 : How A FIFO Mum Used MWH To Launch and Grow with Stacey Ngapera Of Frankie & Taj

Launch and Grow   I handpicked today’s guest because this lady has hustled hard and created a booming biz in a short time frame. Her wares have attracted the likes of Ashy Bines and Sophie Cachia (The Young Mummy), her Instagram account is pumping and it goes without saying, her designs are unique, edgy and rad. Even my little Jude has modelled a piece or two! The most impressive thing about this biz mama is that she is completely self taught, previously to Frankie & Taj she worked in the m...

MWH 075 : How to Build an Authentic Tribe With Elka Whalan Of Queenhood

HOW TO BUILD AN AUTHENTIC TRIBE with Elka Whalan of Queenhood In the current landscape of social media madness, it’s easy to get lost in the quest for numbers. New followers, lots of likes, comments galore BUT it’s crucial we are always building an authentic tribe first and foremost. This is something I was totally clear on from the beginning. MWH is not for everyone but for YOU who I serve, well I hope MWH is a valuable resource to you. This week, I sat down with someone who totally gets it...

MWH 074 : How to Create a Winning Business Strategy with Lanna Hill Of One Small Step Business Coaching

OHOW TO CREATE A WINNING BUSINESS STRATEGY with Lanna Hill of One Small Step Business Coaching Having a clearly defined business strategy is SO crucial if you really want to kick goals in business. It doesn’t matter if you’re a tiny business or you’re growing rapidly, the truth is you need to have a clear direction. It will keep you focussed on the end game. Looking at the big picture will enable you to spot opportunities for growth and minimise risk. Trust me, when I launched MWH I absolut...

MWH 073 : The Journey From Hobby To Business With Erin Mallinder From Mamma Knows East

Shifting your blog to a business Hands up if you have a blog? As you would know, this is a sensational way to really maximise on your content marketing efforts. Not only is blogging your opportunity to connect with your audience at a deeper level, it’s also a fantastic revenue stream. Today, we’re delving into the glam world of blogging with one of our very own hustling mums! I cannot tell you how blessed I feel to work alongside you hustling business mamas. Each and every one of you have nic...

MWH 072 : How To Overcome Perfectionism With Sian Yewdall of Woman Rising Network

As a business mamma who’s a perfectionist at heart, it can be really challenging to let things go and ride the biz mum wave. I can’t count how many times I’ve had my week planned within an inch of it’s life only to have my efforts completely obliterated because well, life happens. Kids get sick, priorities shift and really, we can’t control any of it. Overcoming perfectionism is a constant work in progress in my life and I’m sure many of you feel the same. What we can control is our mindset a...

MWH 071 : Everything You Need To Know About Facebook Ads With Angela Ponsford Of Dotti Media

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FACEBOOK ADS Facebook Ads is an area that continues to change. Once we think we’ve got it down pat, there’s updates and new trends. Agr, it’s a total headache. I know it can be overwhelming trying to keep up to date BUT (there’s a big but), Facebook Advertising can be relatively cheap and a really effective way for small business owners to get their brand in front of the RIGHT people. Today, I’ve sourced an absolute expert in the field to give us the down low...

MWH 070 : The Power of Positivity and Attraction With Karen McDermott Of Serenity Press

It goes without saying that the power of positivity and attraction can be a game changer when it comes to business. Self belief, mindset, the laws of attraction and journalling are powerful tools that can change the outcome and the course of your life. This subject is something I’m so passionate about here at MWH. Last year my word was ‘authenticity’ and this year it’s all about ‘intention’. Having intention behind everything I do enables me to be focussed and I’ve seriously been amazed at th...

MWH 069 : Plan With Intention With Sarah Cross

PLAN WITH INTENTION As a small business owner, it can be totally overwhelming to work IN the business and ON the business at the same time. With orders, customer enquiries, creating and mum life, it’s no wonder we sometimes push the big ticket items to the back of the list. Setting yourself up for success is an area that shouldn’t be ignored though. Planning with intention is where it’s at. This week, we’re getting right into planning. You’re going to learn HOW to plan with intention. This is...

MWH 068 : Work ‘Smarter’ not ‘Harder’ With Maggie Patterson Of Scoop Industries

When you’re running a service based biz, it’s easy to get caught up in busywork and skip over the business of running your business. You’re amazing at what you do, but marketing, sales and technology can be complicated, confusing and feel like a big fat waste of time. On top of that, you have clients to please and deadlines to meet which makes growing your business a challenge. This week, we’re delving right into service-based businesses and chatting about everything from pricing and growth ...

MWH 067 : How To Get The Most Out Of Etsy With Tahlia Schneider of Who is Q

The world of e-commerce is getting bigger and BETTER by the day. Seriously, if you have or are about to launch an online store the options are endless. There’s Shopify, Big Cartel, Bigcommerce, Squarespace, Presto, Wordpress and MORE. Slowly, we’re seeing makers, creators and small business owners shy away from Etsy to create their own website with all the bells and whistles. Today, I really wanted to chat all things Etsy because it’s still a viable option for small business owners and there...

MWH 066 : How to succeed when your biz ideas aren’t mainstream with Natalie Stokell of Placenta Vitality

I handpicked today’s guest because I’ve been following this lovely lady’s journey for quite some time. I’ve watched her biz grow and flourish and I’ve been amazed at her mindset and I LOVE sharing biz mum success stories. Being a niched (VERY niched) service based biz, she’s achieved amazing things by embracing her point of difference and running with it. I just knew she had SO MUCH to offer our tribe and I had to welcome her to our show. THIS WEEK’S PODCAST It is with so much pleasure that...

MWH 065 : How to Increase Your Exposure with Maggie Pana of Kreo Home

Being a small business owner is a TOUGH GIG. I know that first hand, trust me! Not only are you responsible for every element of your biz, you also need to increase your exposure to stand out amongst the big guys with the MASSIVE budgets. As a maker, creator or small business owner this can be a real challenge on a shoestring marketing budget. What we do have on our side is passionate supporters who know just how much effort it takes to create something truly unique. Today’s guest is an abso...

MWH 064 : Content Marketing Strategies with Liz O’Donnell of Double Forte

As small biz owners, marketing ourselves and our businesses is a MUST to gain traction. We’re all doing it everyday through social media, email marketing, blogging and advertising just to name a few. The content we share and create truly shapes our brand and we need to stay on top of our game. So how can we ensure our marketing efforts actually pay off? This week, I sourced an expert content marketer to share the ins and outs of creating a robust content marketing strategy that converts. TH...

MWH 063 : How To Podcast Like A Pro With Karly Nimmo, Radcasters Podcasting School

So everyone who knows me would know I love a good podcast. I’m constantly on iTunes sourcing great content to up my game in all aspects of biz. I loved it so much I even made it the foundation of Mums With Hustle content. Being a teacher, I know each of us learn differently and audio is a key area for SO many people. Now, I could talk about podcasting all day, the benefits, the how, the why...anything at all! Which is why I’m super thrilled to welcome a fellow podcast enthusiast onto the vir...

MWH 062 : Biz Mum Success Story with Cassie Nguyen from Eighteen Fifty-One

  I hand-picked today’s guest because I’ve been quietly watching her biz grow for AGES and I know this biz mumma is a straight up, action taking hustler who has so much to offer our tribe. Witnessing you ladies succeed is hands down, my favourite thing about running MWH. That’s why I created my biz after all, to facilitate growth and learning! I actually met this lovely lady at the Meet & Eat event in Brisbane and I was BLOWN away by her go get ‘em attitude and her dedication to her biz. I'm...

MWH 061 : Everything You NEED To Know About Trade Marks

Hands up if you think when you register your business name, get the domain and an ABN you’re completely set up and ready to go? While it may be true that you can happily commence business at this point, it doesn’t mean you are protected. In order to protect your brand and intellectual property, you need to learn about trade marks. The Biz Club is CHOCKER BLOCK full of biz mums who have fallen prey to copycats and even 100% rip offs. It’s a sad reality that in this life, almost everything has...

MWH 060: How to create a virtual event that builds a tribe

MWH 060: How to create a Virtual Event that builds a tribe Have you ever toyed with the idea of creating a virtual event to increase your biz exposure? With the continuous improvements we're seeing technologically, it's never been so feasible. There's so MANY great ways you can innovate in biz to really set you apart. A virtual event is just that, an event where registrants don't actually need to be present to attend which is a fab way to reach a larger audience at a significantly smaller cos...

MWH 059 : HOW to Write a KILLER ‘About Me’ Page

MWH 059: HOW to Write a KILLER 'About Me' Page Did you ever wonder if there was a secret formula that would help you write a killer About Me page? I'm very excited to tell you there is! One of the most important parts of any website, which is sadly neglected or put off by biz owners, is the About Me page on their website. This is the first thing I look at when I arrive on a website, of any sort, for the first time. It helps build rapport, it sets the tone of what your customer can expect fro...

MWH 058 : HOW to Manufacture Overseas

MWH 057: HOW to Manufacture Overseas How many of you get overwhelmed when dealing with overseas manufacturers? I mean, what's the process? How do we get the best deals? What happens when one of our products come back not to specification? I know, it's a nightmare! This week I've sourced an EXPERT to guide us through HOW to manufacture overseas. You can thank me later ladies. THIS WEEK’S PODCAST So this week we welcome Angela Halkiotis to the virtual couch! Angela is the founder of Garment & P...

MWH 057 : Biz Mum Success Story with Fabiola Richards From Amor & Grace

Biz Mum Spotlight with Fabiola from Amor & Grace I handpicked today's guest because well, her biz honestly caught my eye. I felt drawn to her content and vibe straight away which is AMAZING because she’s only launching this month. Yup, I’m intrigued to the MAX without being able to shop her items yet. I met this lady at one of the Mums With Hustle Meet & Eat events and her passion was contagious. I just knew she had oodles to offer and I HAD to welcome her to my show. THIS WEEK’S PODCAST I...

MWH 056: How to Frustrate Your Instagram Followers (Part 2)

HOW TO FRUSTRATE YOUR INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS (PART 2) As you may have guessed, we're ALL ABOUT Instagram here at Mums with Hustle. We've just completed our FREE 5 Day Instagram Challenge and I wanted to say a MASSIVE thanks to all you biz mums who participated! I've been tagged in some STELLAR posts and watched the Facebook Biz Club thrive throughout. If you missed it, never fear! We've just opened enrolment to our Hashtag Hustle course! In a nutshell, Hashtag Hustle is the ultimate success path...

MWH 055: How to Frustrate Your Instagram Followers (Part 1)

How to Frustrate Your Instagram Followers If you haven’t caught up by now, I LOVE Instagram. It’s my jam! Seriously, I’ve spent so many hours researching, learning, testing, analysing, browsing, posting and hustling on Instagram and one of my fav things to do is share my advice with those who are trying to grow their following with their ideal follower, not spammers or bots, AND convert those followers into customers, clients or readers of their blog.   THIS WEEK’S PODCAST  So I get asked da...

MWH 054 : Turning your creativity into a profitable biz with Mikaela Danvers (The Makers Co)

Creating a profitable business Hands up if your biz is your passion? Yup, I would bet money on the fact we’re all super enthused and LOVE what we do. Well you sort of have to if you’re going to succeed in your field because it’s PASSION that will fuel your fire and get you through the loooong days and nights. Hands up if building your creative passion into a profitable business is an opportunity you haven’t fully expored? Dreams, creativity, talent and raw determination will only account for...

MWH 053 : Your questions answered – A glimpse into MWH

This week's podcast is all about you. I have answered 5 questions that I received directly from the lovely MWH subscribers, perhaps I even answered a question from you! This is a special one and in it, I delve into the workings of Mums With Hustle and how I go about running my biz, including my mindset for when things get tough. Here are the questions I answer in this episode: 1. My question for you is around CONSISTENCY which I know is super-important and is one thing that I think you guys h...

MWH 052 : Online Marketing Strategies With Jayne Day (Webonize)

Online Marketing Strategies We live in a digital world and I am a digital girl through and through…as I’m sure most of you are! Advancements in technology have made the transition from dreamer to doer very smooth and well, cost effective. I am all about biz growth, and online marketing is well and truly where it’s at ya’ll. There’s SO MUCH to learn though and it can get super confusing; SEO, Facebook Advertising, Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing…the possibilities are endless. T...

WMH 051 : How to capitalise on your content with Kat Abianac

So content marketing is undeniably the MOST effective marketing strategy of our time. I’m going to go out on a limb and suggest we’re ALL doing some form of content marketing for our biz. Whether we’re creating content for social media, blog posts, email marketing or even if we are looking to repurpose content we’ve stumbled across, we’re all doing it. Done well, this can absolutely catapult your biz to a WHOLE other hemisphere of success. I want you to slay it in biz, so I’ve sourced a rocks...

MWH 050 : Growing a business with love, kindness and confidence with Ellie Whittaker

Growing a business. This is one inspiring interview for anyone wanting to get their creative juices flowing, for those that need a kick up the bum when it comes to getting stuff done and for those looking to learn about fabric production and finding your unique edge! When it comes to GROWING a business, my guest this week has experienced massive success so far. Ellie is a textiles designer whose work is highly sought after amongst the indie-children’s clothing market. She designs fabrics and...

MWH 049 : How to rock retail with THE GURU of retail Sarah Cross

How to rock retail! Sarah Cross is just something else! Seriously, if you need a dose of inspiration one day, other than checking out some MWH podcasts, I can recommend that you head over and read Sarah's ABOUT ME page on her website. It blew me away. Sarah built a National Multi Award Winning Corporate Gift Service from the ground up and then went on to sell it for $500k+! She well and truly knows her stuff. Sarah has been in the gift industry for 18 years and has experienced ALL of the ups...

MWH 048 : How to increase your biz exposure and income through webinars with Rebecca Maher (The Fiscal Mum)

So hands up if you had to really tighten your purse strings once you went on maternity leave? Yup, me too. Going from two incomes to one is a massive adjustment for EVERYONE. My guest today is on a mission to help as many mums as possible with all things related to managing their family’s financial affairs. Yes, she serves an audience of busy mamas, because let’s face it, we think about money WAY differently compared to the men in our lives! Rebecca comes from a long line of small business ...

MWH 047: How to DIY Public Relations (Pollina PR)

So PR applies to all of us Biz Babes and it’s super important this is done RIGHT. Today I bring you the guru of PR, Alessandra Pollina (my DIY public relations expert). Alessandra hails from Boston where she lives with her husband and her 1.5-year-old son. She started her biz 4 years ago as she felt somewhat creatively stifled in her current role and wanted to spread her wings far and wide. That she did!   Alessandra has ALREADY contributed immense value to the MWH Tribe through her quality...

MWH 046 : Slaying Your SEO with Kate Toon

Slaying Your SEO SEO aka Search Engine Optimisation is a crucial element of ANY businesses marketing strategy whether you’re an online biz or not – everyone NEEDS a digital presence in this day and age. SEO can be totally confusing because there is SO MUCH to know. THIS WEEK’S PODCAST This week’s guest is an experienced SEO Copywriter and SEO Consultant based in Sydney. Her superpower is to help small businesses, advertising agencies and corporates (In Aus AND worldwide) to produce great, S...

MWH 045 : How NOT to SUCK at writing even if you’re not a writer with Marissa Batty (The Savvy Assistant)

    How NOT to SUCK at writing! Have you ever sat down to write a caption for your social media posts and thought, “agr, bugger it!” I don’t have anything great to say so I won’t post, or maybe you do post something but you cringe every time because writing just ain’t your forte!   If you’ve ever delayed putting a plan into action because you are doubting your writing abilities, you are not alone. There are incredible business our that delay actioning possibly the BEST marketing strategie...

MWH 044 : Confidence Tips for Mum’s in Biz with Jodie Bruce-Clarke (Rise Women)

  Click here to listen to me on your iPhone Self-doubt, comparison syndrome, negative self-talk, fear, disempowerment…these are things we ALL feel at times and it can be hard to overcome. Being a Mum With Hustle can be tough, but you know what? You’re TOUGHER! I believe in you! It all comes down to confidence, if YOU feel it, your customers and clients will feel it too. I’m really excited to introduce you to this week’s guest, Jodie from Rise Women, a business committed to helping women inc...

MWH 043 : Business School For Mums

Listen on iTunes So, as we all know the foray into the world of business can be overwhelming. Being a solopreneur can be daunting with so much to do and learn ESPECIALLY when you have little ones to take care of. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a one stop shop where you could learn about business, marketing, strategy and more that was JUST FOR MUMS? Well, guess what? There IS! The ladies from Business School For Mums first reached out to me at the end of last year and I was thrilled to t...

MWH 041 : VA’s & Outsourcing with Sam McFarlane (Sam Says)

We hear it all the time, that in order to grow, we need to let go. Are there aspects of your biz that you are ignoring or procrastinating over because they don’t fall within your skill set but you know they need to be done? Are these things holding you back in terms of business growth? Can you guess what today’s topic is all about? Yup, we’re talking outsourcing, and VA’s specifically. Owning your own business is something that most people are so protective of, naturally, right? So the thou...

MWH 040 : Finding your ‘WHY’ and remaining authentic in business with Kara Vaina (Keopha)

MWH 039 : Keeping Healthy In The Digital Age With Dr. Kristy Goodwin

MWH 038 : Strategies For Shipping, Tracking and Customer Service With Dominique Perri (Baby Dino)

MWH 037: HOW TO PUBLISH A BOOK WITH SARAH BARBOUR (AEROPLANE MEDIA)

MWH 036 : Know your worth and get your finances in check with Stacey Price (Healthy Business Finances)

MWH 035 : Building a successful business through passion and productivity with Anna Skaroupka (Print and Party)

MWH 034 : How To Sell And Feel Good About It With Catherine Langman

MWH 033 : How Can I Get My Followers To Become Customers? Dr. Amanda Waaldyk (Angea Acupuncture & Yoga)

Get My Followers To Become Customers This week’s guest is the owner of a service-based business who has seen significant growth in her biz by using Instagram to find her ideal clients, grow an online community and connect with her tribe in a most genuine way. What’s more is, she’s been able to build a strong rapport with her followers, before they become clients and customers. Dr. Amanda Waaldyk, is a Melbourne-based Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, who started Angea Acupuncture a...