Chief Meta Chicks Podcast

Sandra D’Souza is the Founder and CEO of Ellect.Sandra has built a career on breaking barriers and building pathways for women in leadership. She’s a business leader, entrepreneur, and changemaker who knows how to turn vision into action.Ellect is a platform launched on International Women’s Day in 2019 to drive gender equality and diversity in business and on boards, aligned with the United Nations’ Global Goal number 5.She is a proven business leader with 20+ years’ experience across finance, media, IT, and strategy, holding key roles at MTV Europe, Telstra, News Corp, and UBS.Sandra also has a very impressive entrepreneurial track record, founding Curate Bee Digital Marketing Agency in 2012 and successfully exiting via acquisition in 2018.In her book, From Bias to Equality, Sandra shares strategies for innovation and profitability through true gender balance.This interview covers a number of great topics, including:How Sandra turned ambition into a movement for gender equality.Why diverse leadership teams outperform and drive business success.Building resilience through personal challenges and entrepreneurial setbacks, andThe incredible power of networking, career sponsorship, and saying yes to unlock new opportunities.You can find out more on the Ellect website and their Instagram page, or you can connect with Sandra via LinkedIn.FOLLOW CHIEF META CHICKS📈 If you’d like to get your wings on, then join at chiefmetachicks.com🎓 Apply for our Pitch & Grow Coaching program with our leaders: info@chiefmetachicks.com🏢 Follow Chief Meta Chicks on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook🎵 Subscribe to The Chief Meta Chicks podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Sarah Petty is the Founder and Director of Olive Business Partners.Sarah provides a Virtual CFO service to business owners looking for senior expertise that suits their business stage and budgets.This arrangement allows her clients to leverage her tremendous wealth of experience as a CFO, a qualified CPA, and as a Board member.Earlier in her career, Sarah oversaw the financial management of businesses from small startups to industry leaders, as well as across a diverse range of industries.She is also a regular panellist, presenter and keynote speaker for industry events and has been a long-term volunteer with children's charities.If you want to listen to her previous episode with me, you can find it in Season 2 Episode 15, From corporate to entrepreneur.This interview covers a number of great topics, including:Embracing the leap from a corporate career to being an entrepreneur.The importance of financial acumen for Founders in combatting economic challenges.The value of being part of a strong community that celebrates your wins and builds your brand, andDiversifying your client base to develop your expertise and skills.You can find out more on the Olive Business Partners website and their Instagram page, or you can connect with Sarah via LinkedIn.A SPECIAL NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR, NAB BUSINESS:If your business books are getting wild, or your business admin is taking up too much time, NAB has got some news for you…There’s a new bookkeeper in town. NAB Bookkeeper is an all-new, all-in-one online bookkeeping platform to help you wrangle your business admin. Because at NAB, they know you want to spend your energy on your business, not on your paperwork. So whether you’re looking to manage your tax, round-up your invoices, or need a helping hand with reconciliation – leave the wrangling to NAB Bookkeeper.NAB, more than money.T&Cs, fees & charges apply. See nab.com.au for more information.FOLLOW CHIEF META CHICKS📈 If you’d like to get your wings on, then join at chiefmetachicks.com🎓 Apply for our Pitch & Grow Coaching program with our leaders: info@chiefmetachicks.com🏢 Follow Chief Meta Chicks on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook🎵 Subscribe to The Chief Meta Chicks podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Kathryn Elliott is the Founder of The Alcohol Mindset Coach.Kathryn's business supports individuals to explore their relationship with alcohol and make changes to create positive impacts on their mental and emotional health, productivity, personal lives and careers.She has a career background of 25-30 years in media and in PR and is also a breast cancer survivor and thriver. Following that experience, she made the decision to lead a more purposeful life, and to explore her relationship with alcohol.Kathryn delivers her program to individuals and corporates and features regularly in the media.If you want to listen to her previous episode with me, you can find it in Season 1 Episode 3, Vulnerability as a Superpower.This interview covers a number of great topics, including:Changing your mindset and behaviour around alcohol without the shame or labels.Building and scaling a purpose-led coaching business.The impact of alcohol culture in professional and social settings, andSupport and growth through the Chief Meta Chicks community.You can find out more on the The Alcohol Mindset Coach website and their Instagram page, or you can connect with Kathryn via LinkedIn.A SPECIAL NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR, NAB BUSINESS:When orders are running out the door, or customers are lined up around the block – you need a payment system you can rely on.With NAB Merchant Services, no matter how wild things get, you can wrangle it with their trusty suite of fast and reliable payment solutions.Whether your business needs to take payments with an EFTPOS terminal, on the go with NAB Easy Tap, or online – NAB has you covered. So don’t take a chance with your business – use a more reliable payment partner in NAB Merchant Services. NAB, more than money. T&Cs, fees & charges apply. See nab.com.au for more information.FOLLOW CHIEF META CHICKS📈 If you’d like to get your wings on, then join at chiefmetachicks.com🎓 Apply for our Pitch & Grow Coaching program with our leaders: info@chiefmetachicks.com🏢 Follow Chief Meta Chicks on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook🎵 Subscribe to The Chief Meta Chicks podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Belinda Paul is the Founder of RCYCL.Belinda has worked in the fashion industry for over 25 years and in she founded RCYCL, an organisation that helps solve the textile pollution problem.RCYCL provides a direct-to-consumer return satchel that allows people to easily recycle their used clothing at the end of its life cycle. The service creates an immediate impact on the environment while contributing to a circular economy.RCYCL champions consumers, retailers and brand partners for enabling everyday recycling to be at the forefront of their purchasing mindset.Belinda believes the notion of responsible consumerism is imperative, now more than ever.If you want to listen to her previous episode with me, you can find it in Season 2 Episode 3 - Responsible Consumerism.This interview covers a number of great topics, including:Belinda’s deep personal motivation behind starting the business.The challenges and personal growth in scaling a for-purpose startup.Building strategic partnerships with brands and recyclers, andLeveraging community and mentorship for business development.You can find out more on the RCYCL website, their Instagram page and their Facebook page, or you can connect with Belinda via LinkedIn.A SPECIAL NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR, NAB BUSINESS:Opportunities to grow your business can happen at the drop of a hat. That’s why NAB Business Lending is as fast and flexible as you need it to be. With fast-tracked applications, tailored repayment options, and specialised support from a NAB Business Expert – you can grab business opportunities by the horns. From technology platforms to service providers, medtech startups to consulting services – NAB has experience with all kinds of business.So if your business is growing wild, a NAB Business Expert can help you wrangle it.NAB, more than money.T&Cs, fees, charges, eligibility & lending criteria apply. See nab.com.au for more information.FOLLOW CHIEF META CHICKS📈 If you’d like to get your wings on, then join at chiefmetachicks.com🎓 Apply for our Pitch & Grow Coaching program with our leaders: info@chiefmetachicks.com🏢 Follow Chief Meta Chicks on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook🎵 Subscribe to The Chief Meta Chicks podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Monique Tyrer is an ecommerce strategist at INTERSPORT Australia, while concurrently exploring the intersection of music, technology, and rights management through her work as a DJ.With a global career across Australia, Japan, Singapore and Manila, she brings deep commercial expertise to solving real-world problems in the creator economy.Monique is also the co-host of the radio show House of Hers and is developing a startup that uses smart contracts and blockchain to better attribute and remunerate sound-based IP.A passionate advocate for women in music, she’s on a mission to make creativity more inclusive, accessible, and fairly paid.Monique was named one of the Top 50 in Ecommerce at the 2020 Retail Hack Games, where she helped craft innovative solutions to Covid-era retail challenges.This interview covers a number of great topics, including:The major challenges in the music industry regarding Copyright, and the potential of blockchain and smart contracts to address this.The practical steps she followed to validate her business concept.Using agility as a superpower to overcome rapid market changes, andWhy 30’s is the perfect age for startups.You can find out more about Monique’s DJ career through her Instagram page, or you can connect with Monique via LinkedIn.A SPECIAL NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR, NAB BUSINESS:The Founder journey can be a wild ride.From cash flow ups and downs, to out of control growth, to chasing payments, to recruiting staff. Behind every wild day in business are a million decisions to make.That’s why NAB Business Experts are equipped with the expertise and the skills to support you in making them.With a wealth of expertise and resources, they can help you wrangle what you need, when you need it. So whether you’ve got a wild business idea, or just need a sounding board – they're there for you. Because when it comes to business, this isn’t their first rodeo. Or their fiftieth. So when business decisions get wild, wrangle them with a NAB Business Expert. NAB, more than money.See nab.com.au for more information.FOLLOW CHIEF META CHICKS📈 If you’d like to get your wings on, then join at chiefmetachicks.com🎓 Apply for our Pitch & Grow Coaching program with our leaders: info@chiefmetachicks.com🏢 Follow Chief Meta Chicks on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook🎵 Subscribe to The Chief Meta Chicks podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Sarah Petty is the Founder and Director of Olive Business Partners.With a wealth of experience as a CFO and a qualified CPA, Sarah is passionate about working with business owners and leaders who are energised by what they do and are driven by purpose.Throughout her career, Sarah has overseen the financial management of businesses across all growth stages, ranging from small startups to industry leaders. She also contributes her expertise on several boards.Her career journey has spanned across industries, including retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, design, education and the arts.Sarah is also a regular panelist, presenter and keynote speaker for industry events and has been a long-term volunteer with children's charities, where she is committed to driving positive change.This interview covers a number of great topics, including:Why understanding your value proposition can be game-changing for business owners.The power of networking and community support, particularly for female entrepreneurs.Continuous learning in sales and “ditching the script” in becoming more adaptable, andAccelerating growth and maintaining motivation through confidence and coaching.You can find out more on the Olive Business Partners website and their Instagram page, or you can connect with Sarah via LinkedIn.A SPECIAL NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR, NAB BUSINESS:The Founder journey can be a wild ride.From cash flow ups and downs, to out of control growth, to chasing payments, to recruiting staff. Behind every wild day in business are a million decisions to make.That’s why NAB Business Experts are equipped with the expertise and the skills to support you in making them.With a wealth of expertise and resources, they can help you wrangle what you need, when you need it. So whether you’ve got a wild business idea, or just need a sounding board – they're there for you. Because when it comes to business, this isn’t their first rodeo. Or their fiftieth. So when business decisions get wild, wrangle them with a NAB Business Expert. NAB, more than money.See nab.com.au for more information.FOLLOW CHIEF META CHICKS📈 If you’d like to get your wings on, then join at chiefmetachicks.com🎓 Apply for our Pitch & Grow Coaching program with our leaders: info@chiefmetachicks.com🏢 Follow Chief Meta Chicks on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook🎵 Subscribe to The Chief Meta Chicks podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Emma Thomson is the Founder of Pitch it Up Cricket.Emma is an experienced medical scientist and Sales Project Manager and previously worked in the healthcare industry for 25 years.She founded Pitch It Up Cricket in 2021 after becoming a cricket mum and bowling to her son in the backyard.She realised that there was a big gap in the bowling machine market for young kids and she took it upon herself to solve the problem, creating a cricket training aid for children as young as Grade 3.The business is now flying, with major cricket and sporting goods retailers around Australia hopping on board, as well as schools and clubs.She has also recently developed a product for visually impaired cricketers and is working with key stakeholders in the modified sports industry.This interview covers a number of great topics, including:The importance of market research, product development, and brand awareness when building a business from scratch.The financial aspects of running a business, particularly for female entrepreneurs.The importance of securing the right investment at the right time, and Building support networks to help you on your entrepreneurial journey.You can find out more on the Pitch It Up website and their Instagram page, or you can connect with Emma via LinkedIn.A SPECIAL NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR, NAB BUSINESS:If your business books are getting wild, or your business admin is taking up too much time, NAB has got some news for you…There’s a new bookkeeper in town. NAB Bookkeeper is an all-new, all-in-one online bookkeeping platform to help you wrangle your business admin. Because at NAB, they know you want to spend your energy on your business, not on your paperwork. So whether you’re looking to manage your tax, round-up your invoices, or need a helping hand with reconciliation – leave the wrangling to NAB Bookkeeper.NAB, more than money.T&Cs, fees & charges apply. See nab.com.au for more information.FOLLOW CHIEF META CHICKS📈 If you’d like to get your wings on, then join at chiefmetachicks.com🎓 Apply for our Pitch & Grow Coaching program with our leaders: info@chiefmetachicks.com🏢 Follow Chief Meta Chicks on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook🎵 Subscribe to The Chief Meta Chicks podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Boob Armour was born after Suzie underwent a series of tests for breast cancer, which fortunately came back negative. During the process Suzie’s surgeon asked her whether she had experienced breast trauma before. Curiosity got the better of her and she took it upon herself to do some research, particularly in sport and she discovered many women and girls playing contact sport sustained breast injuries when only wearing a sports bra, and often the resultant lumps would present as cancer.Boob Armour is a revolutionary breast protection product designed to protect and empower females in their pursuit of physical activity. Boob Armour is not just a product; it is a symbol of female strength, resilience, and determination. By combining functionality, style, and safety, Boob Armour allows females to push their limits and embrace their full potential.Suzie has collaborated with experts in the fields of design, engineering, and sports medicine to ensure that Boob Armour meets the highest standards of quality and performance. This approach has seen her sign several partnerships with sports organisations and she was also the recipient of the 2023 Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards.This interview covers a number of great topics, including:The lack of protective gear for female athletes and the importance of breast health.The unique challenges faced by women in sports.The science behind breast protection, andThe importance of cash flow and financial literacy when building your start-up or running a small business.You can find out more on the Boob Armour website and you can connect with Suzie on LinkedIn.A SPECIAL NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR, NAB BUSINESS:When orders are running out the door, or customers are lined up around the block – you need a payment system you can rely on.With NAB Merchant Services, no matter how wild things get, you can wrangle it with their trusty suite of fast and reliable payment solutions.Whether your business needs to take payments with an EFTPOS terminal, on the go with NAB Easy Tap, or online – NAB has you covered. So don’t take a chance with your business – use a more reliable payment partner in NAB Merchant Services. NAB, more than money. T&Cs, fees & charges apply. See nab.com.au for more information.FOLLOW CHIEF META CHICKS📈 If you’d like to get your wings on, then join at chiefmetachicks.com🎓 Apply for our Pitch & Grow Coaching program with our leaders: info@chiefmetachicks.com🏢 Follow Chief Meta Chicks on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook🎵 Subscribe to The Chief Meta Chicks podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify