Many women over 50, have a huge amount of knowledge, experience and capability built over decades. But despite that depth of expertise, many still hesitate to step forward and be seen.

Jules shares the story behind founding She’s The Boss, a network she created after seeing research that made her mad and sad at the same time, so she wanted to change the stats! 

Throughout the conversation, she and Shandra explore the mindset shifts that help women move past the discomfort of self-promotion and start seeing visibility as something that is not only doable, but also meaningful.

They also talk about practical ways women can start raising their profile, building credibility, and opening doors to opportunities -  without needing a huge marketing budget.

• Being excellent at your work isn’t always enough; opportunities often go to people who are visible and known.

• Influence isn’t about follower numbers - it’s about opening doors, building trust and creating opportunities.

• Many fears about criticism or backlash are bigger in our minds than they are in reality.

• You don’t need to do everything at once - focusing on a few simple visibility strategies can create real momentum.

You’ll come away with a few simple mindset shifts and practical ideas to help you become more visible, build credibility, and open doors to new opportunities for your business - without needing a huge marketing budget or becoming someone you’re not.

Get all the details about the LinkedIn Event here

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julesbrooke/

Link to Australian Women Speakers (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12917934/

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It’s completely understandable that “I just need more time for my business” is such a familiar thought.

In this episode of The Transit Lounge podcast, host Shandra Moran shares a practical, honest conversation about what it looks like to grow your side business when you don’t have endless hours.

She talks about her own experience of travelling for work, ending the day exhausted, and still telling herself she “should be doing more” - and the real shift that happened when she stopped waiting for life to quieten down and started working with the time and energy she actually had.

Rather than giving you a rigid schedule or a long to-do list, Shandra walks you through three simple shifts to help you:

You’ll get some simple reflection questions and a few practical ideas you can start using straight away to reclaim pockets of time for your side business - without sacrificing your wellbeing.

 If you’d like more support to turn these ideas into a simple weekly rhythm to grow your business, check out Side Business Sprint

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Shandra introduces a simple reset process to help listeners move from vague intentions toward a clearer vision for their business and income. 

She shares a brief story about a client, Sarah, and how clarifying her desired work and life balance helped bring more direction to her business.

The episode also introduces the Solo Business Blueprint, a framework designed to support clearer planning and decision-making. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the past year, look ahead, and create a simple vision to guide the year forward.

If you’re ready to make this year the year your business really pays you book your private one-to-one Business Coaching Accelerator session with Shandra here 

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Julie shares her deeply personal journey into health coaching and why midlife women often feel exhausted, confused, and overwhelmed by conflicting wellness advice.

Together, they unpack why self-care isn’t about quick fixes or perfection, but about coming back to simple, supportive habits that actually work with your body. 

From light exposure and nourishment to navigating social events without guilt, this episode is full of practical insights that feel doable - especially when life and business already feel full.

You’ll also hear about a free one-page Self-Care Traffic Light Review you can download to map out your own simple self care steps. 

Connect with Julie Ingleton  

Facebook- Health Horizons

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/health_horizons_ 

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In this episode, Shandra shares a very real burnout moment from her own career – and how that experience shaped the way she now supports women to grow sustainable side businesses. You’ll explore self-care as the everyday decisions that make your life and business sustainable, not just bubble baths and spa days.

You’ll also hear about a free one-page Self-Care Traffic Light Review you can download to map out your own next steps – plus how to get 1:1 support if you want next year to be less running on empty and more clients.

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Kim shares her inspiring journey from hairdresser to bookkeeping expert and beyond, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how the Profit First approach completely shifted how she views business finances. Together, she and Shandra also explore the emotional side of money, why numbers don’t have to be scary, and how small shifts in mindset can lead to lasting financial confidence.

Website: kimmacdonald.com.au/  

Facebook- facebook.com/KimMacdonaldCo 

LinkedIn- linkedin.com/in/kimmacdonaldmoneymindlifemastery/ 

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They share honest stories from their own journeys, from Jo’s 15 years as a nomadic entrepreneur to Shandra’s shift from radio to coaching, and the mindset shifts that made all the difference along the way.

You’ll hear a collaborative conversation that explores what it really takes to build a business that fits your life, not the other way around. This episode is packed with practical ideas, inspiration, and gentle reminders that it’s never too late to start something new.

Blog - https://theworkingtraveller.com/

Substack: https://club.the50plusnomad.com/

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David opens up about his own big shift from a steady corporate career to carving out his own path and helping others do the same. 

He shares the mindset shifts that made all the difference, plus practical strategies for building a business when you’re starting fresh.

Community and Newsletter:

https://smashingtheplateau.com/ 

Smashing the Plateau Podcast:

https://smashingtheplateau.com/episodes/ 

Contact:

https://smashingtheplateau.com/get-in-touch/ 

LinkedIn:

https://linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn 

Email:

David@SmashingThePlateau.com 

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Emma shares simple, sustainable tips to help you stay well - even when life is full. You’ll learn how to prioritise sleep, improve nutrition, and simple steps to stay grounded and productive. If you’ve been putting yourself last, this episode might be the reminder you need to start putting your health back on the to-do list. 

Connect with Emma Sutherland: 

Website: https://www.studio-you.com.au/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmasutherland9334 

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She emphasises that sharing your work - even when it’s not perfect - is how confidence and clarity begin to grow. 

To support your business growth, Shandra is crafting resources tailored to the unique challenges women face in business and would really love your input. 
Take the quick survey here to provide your insights and for a chance to WIN A COACHING SESSION and help shape what comes next for your business.

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If you’ve been hearing a lot about AI lately, but feeling a bit overwhelmed, behind, or unsure about how it actually fits into your service-based business, you are not alone.

In this short interview, I chat with digital marketing expert Loren Bartley, founder of Digital Marketing agency Impactiv8, about how solo and side business owners can start using AI in simple, effective ways that save time and boost confidence - without you sounding like a robot!

Loren shares:

Whether you’re curious about AI or a bit sceptical, this chat offers a practical and encouraging starting point to help you save time and grow your business faster and easier than ever.

Register for the AI for Small Business 2-Day Event here:
[https://impactiv8.mykajabi.com/a/2148078747/onbqijy3]

This isn’t about hype or the latest shiny tool. 

It’s about showing real business owners - like you - how to work smarter, not harder. 

Loren’s event features a great line-up of experts sharing practical, real-world ways to use AI for marketing, content, systems, and more.

Listen to this interview, and if it sparks something, I’d love for you to join us for the event.


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In this episode, Shandra shares five simple yet powerful ways to validate your business idea before making a big investment of time or money. 

Whether you've already started or are at the early stages of your business idea, these strategies will help you build confidence and ensure you're on the right track.

Transitioning from being an employee to running your own business comes with some pretty unique challenges, especially for women in service-based industries. Many fall into the common trap of creating something they think people need—without confirming if there’s actual demand. This episode is all about helping you avoid that mistake so you can test and validate your idea before you go ‘all in’.

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Shandra also shares smart strategies for setting rates, building credibility with testimonials, and avoiding the pitfalls of undervaluing your skills. She dives into creative ways to test the market, explore flexible business setups, and make decisions that align with your goals and resources.

Set yourself up to make 2025 your best year in business yet with our 2025 Vision and Planning Workshop. 

This is the perfect time for you to reflect on and define what you want to make happen next year, and this simple step by step Workshop will guide you through a proven process to help you create success on your own terms. 

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Carla shares how she went from a government desk job to building a globally loved movement that inspires people to embrace their best selves.

Carla shares her journey as she offers practical tips and relatable insights for anyone navigating the ups and downs of business and life. 

She opens up about the challenges and unexpected turns she faced, while offering actionable tips for prioritizing self-care, staying mindful, and aligning your business with your personal values.

Key Takeaways: 

Connect with Carla Papas and find out more about MerryBody here:

Website: themerrymakersisters.com/merrybody-yoga-pilates/

Instagram: @themerrymakersisters/

Set yourself up to make 2025 your best year in business yet with our 2025 Vision and Planning Workshop. 

This is the perfect time for you to reflect on and define what you want to make happen next year, and this simple step by step Workshop will guide you through a proven process to help you create success on your own terms. 

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Yvonne tells us her story of resilience and passion, as she transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to connect with others through fitness and friendship. This episode dives into the challenges of starting her business, the importance of community support, and the lessons learned along the way. 

Key Discussion Points:

1. Face Your Fears and Grow Anyway: How Yvonne tackled the fear of failure and embraced the steep learning curve of entrepreneurship.

2. Lean on Your Tribe: The critical role that family, friends, and like-minded individuals played in Yvonne’s journey.

3. Work Smarter, Not Harder: An approach to leveraging her corporate background while adapting to the demands of running a business.

Quotable Moments: 

- "The journey of entrepreneurship is filled with learning opportunities, and setbacks. Both can lead to personal and professional growth."

- "There is a world of women waiting for us, which is a daily inspiration for me to get up and out there."

Connect with Yvonne Shepherd:

- Website: womensfitnessadventures.com

- Facebook: www.facebook.com/womensfitnessadventures

- Instagram: @womensfitnessadventures

Additional Resources:

Looking to grow your service-based side business? 

Check out Shandra’s private Facebook group called ‘Side Business Australia’ where you’ll connect with other women and get actionable strategies on growing your side gig in part time hours.

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Adam’s journey, from starting his brand to scaling a company with a team, is filled with real-world insights, personal struggles, and practical advice for women wanting to grow a successful business on their own terms.

This episode delves into the often-overlooked aspects of entrepreneurship, like defining personal success, staying committed to the journey, and balancing all the ideas whilst also enjoying the present. 

Adam shares his approach to setting meaningful goals, facing challenges head-on, and leveraging support networks. 

Whether you're at the beginning of your business journey or looking to take your side gig to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways and thought-provoking insights.

Key Discussion Points:

1. The Power of Purpose - How clarifying your personal definition of success keeps you grounded amid the noise.

2. Growth Mindset - Embracing failure and learning from setbacks as part of the entrepreneurial journey.

3. Self-Discipline & Resilience - Adam's strategies for building mental resilience and maintaining focus, including the role of support systems and mentors.

4. Sacrifices and Success - A candid look at the trade-offs involved in pursuing a business idea and the ongoing balance between comfort and ambition.

5. The Man in the Arena - Reflections on the courage it takes to “have a go” and the importance of following through on big ideas.

6. Life’s Regrets - Drawing inspiration from insights into life’s biggest regrets, especially for those on the brink of leaving their corporate jobs to pursue passion projects.

Quotable Moments:

- “Effort is never wasted.” — Adam reflects on why taking action matters, regardless of the outcome.

- “We grow the most with a balance between ‘support’ and ‘challenge’.” — Shandra shares insights on finding growth at the edge of your comfort zone.

Connect with Adam Jelic:

- Website: http://www.migoals.com

- Instagram: @migoals

Explore Mi Goals’ 2025 planners and productivity tools, designed to support goal-setting and daily focus.

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Tune in to this episode that will inspire you to define your own success, overcome the inevitable fears, and embrace the journey of building a meaningful business on your own terms.

In this practical episode, Shandra delves into the art of recognizing and leveraging your unique superpower so you can grow your side business to be all you dream it could be. 

She defines what mindset truly means, breaking it into three fundamental components: assumptions, stories, and beliefs

Key Takeaways:

Quotes from the episode:

“Don't let someone's rejection of your material, or of you, be the thing that guides you. Let YOU be the thing that guides you" 

"There is ONE superpower that you have, that I know without a doubt will help you more than any other tip or strategy."

Tune in to unlock the secret sauce of your unique superpower so you can truly leverage it to grow your side business. 

For more tips to help you grow a viable future business, come and join the Side Business Australia Facebook community: Side Business Australia Facebook Group.

Email me at: Shandra@thetransitlounge.com

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It's a trap to spend too much time focusing on What and How you will deliver in your business.When you spend too much time worrying about the exact products or services you're going to offer and the methods you'll use to deliver them, you can end up getting stuck in a cycle of indecision, or trying to guess what the right’ thing to do is.

In this episode, Shandra shares valuable insights gained over nine years of running her business, focusing on the crucial aspect of prioritising the "who" before the "how" in business development. 

She reflects on her own experiences and those of others who fell into the trap of fixating on delivery methods rather than understanding their ideal client base.

Shandra emphasises the importance of you immersing into the perspective of the ideal client to tailor business offerings effectively, avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring your business is sustainable.

In this episode you’ll discover:

Understanding your ideal client is not just a theoretical exercise but a critical component of your business success. 

By investing time and effort into researching and connecting with your ideal client, you’ll be able to create clearer messaging, stronger connections, and ultimately, greater business growth. 

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Side Business Australia Facebook Group.

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Investing in various types of support is crucial for any business as well as for your ongoing personal and professional growth.

Even though we might know that is true, when you’re in the early days of growing a business it can be tricky to know what to invest in - or even if you should invest before your business is making good money.

In this episode, Shandra exposes the hidden traps that stop many women in business from investing in the key things that can help them reach their full potential.

“What got you here, won’t get you there”
Anonymous

Maximising your knowledge and mindset in the right areas at the right times can be your best investment to grow your side business.

“The best investment you can make is in yourself”
Warren Buffet

Packed with actionable tips, tools, and success stories, this episode is designed to encourage and support you to get the greatest returns on every investment you make.

Have a great week investing in yourself and your business!

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Visibility is about standing out from competitors by effectively communicating what makes your business different and worth choosing. You can do this through your marketing, online presence, and unique personal branding.

Your business may stagnate or never gain traction if not enough people are aware of your offerings. You risk working hard with little return due to a lack of awareness and not enough of the right clients finding your business. 

This episode discusses the importance of raising your visibility as a service-based entrepreneur so you can attract plenty of great clients and have a business that feels unique and perfect for you.

Even though you may grow into it, visibility is important for both new and established businesses. 

More visibility means more potential clients. For service-based businesses especially, this is a vital part of differentiating yourself and your business so you can attract ideal clients for what you’re offering. 

For more tips and support to grow your service-based side business come and join our Facebook group, Side Business Australia, where you can connect with other women on a similar path, ask questions, and share your knowledge. Here’s the link for you: Side Business Australia Facebook Group.

I look forward to seeing you there!

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Scary statistic for you - 60% of businesses in Australia will fail within their first three years, and 20% will fail in their first year… 

One of the main reasons for this high failure rate is a failure to respond to market feedback. Pivoting allows businesses to change direction in response to what is and isn't working, so they can have a better chance of success long-term.

This episode discusses thinking of pivoting as a way to take pressure off yourself by accepting that tweaking and changing direction is a natural part of the business growth process, rather than a sign of failure or something that needs to be avoided. 

By accepting that pivoting is a natural part of the process and that we don't need to have everything perfectly planned from the start, we can take the pressure off of waiting until we feel completely ready. Getting real-world feedback will help you adapt faster by learning what's working and what needs adjusting through pivoting and moving our business forward in a positive, ’learn as you go’ approach.

For more tips and support to grow your service-based side business come and join our Facebook group, Side Business Australia, where you can connect with other women on a similar path, ask questions, and share your knowledge. Here’s the link for you: Side Business Australia Facebook Group.

I look forward to seeing you there!

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As you grow a side business, it is essential to refine your niche. In a competitive market, narrowing and targeting a specific segment of ideal customers allows you to focus your attention, time, and resources more effectively.

By understanding the unique needs and preferences of your niche audience, you can tailor your programs or services to meet what they need, and as a result, you’ll be more likely to attract, convert, and retain more clients you love working with - and who love you right back! 

This episode discusses why having a clear niche is important for service-based businesses.

Continually narrowing your niche through testing and tweaking will support your business growth even though it may feel counterintuitive initially.

As they say: "The riches are in the niches." 

For more tips and support to grow your service-based side business come and join our Facebook group, Side Business Australia, where you can connect with other women on a similar path, ask questions, and share your knowledge. Here’s the link for you: Side Business Australia Facebook Group.

I look forward to seeing you there!

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When you’re growing a Side Business, even if you have a solo business - you actually can’t do it all alone. You can try, but it’s likely to take you a lot longer than it could if you get the support you need.

This episode emphasises the importance of finding support, particularly "business besties," who understand the challenges of being in business - which sometimes our friends and family just don’t understand at all! 

“When I finally started to look for and find coaching groups and networks with other women, that were like me, that's when things really started to take more shape in my business.” 

- Shandra 

No matter the stage of your business, cultivating a supportive network can significantly impact your growth and confidence.

For more tips and support to grow your service-based side business come and join our Facebook group, Side Business Australia, where you can connect with other women on a similar path, ask questions, and share your knowledge. Here’s the link for you: Side Business Australia Facebook Group.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for listening to this episode of The Transit Lounge - Side Business Tips mini-series! Remember, the journey to entrepreneurship is more rewarding with the support of your business besties!

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Welcome to Tip 2 - Dealing With Discomfort...

Whilst no one really like feeling uncomfortable, it's an inevitable part of being in business, so you need to make friends with discomfort!

This episode is designed to prompt you to reflect on your current areas of discomfort in your business and consider your typical responses. This can help you recognize patterns of behaviour so you can seek support from your network to push through the discomfort and achieve your goals.

Key Tips Mentioned in the Episode:

Quote from the Episode:

"Get comfortable being uncomfortable, because success lies in discomfort." 
Anon

No matter what your business offers, or what stage you're at, the tips in this episode and the coming tips will be relevant and useful for you.

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Until next time, keep taking action and making friends with discomfort!

 

To kick things off, we share Tip 1: Making The Most Of Your Time.

Whilst the 9 tips are not in ‘order of importance’, this tip definitely speaks to one of the biggest challenges that women with a side business have - how do you find enough time to work on your business when you have a day job and other commitments?

In life and business, time is our most precious resource, and having ways to really make the most of it can significantly impact your productivity and your business results. 

Throughout the episode, we share ideas and tips to help you make the most of the time you have to work on your business, so you can be productive and effective - and still have a life!

Looking at both the big picture right down to what you’re working on this week, Shandra share’s: 

Relevant quotes from the episode:

"It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan" 
Eleanor Roosevelt 

"Strategic Planning is worthless unless there is first a Strategic Vision."
John Naisbitt

No matter what your business offers, or what stage you are at, the tips in this episode and the coming tips will be relevant and useful for you.

For more tips and support to grow your service-based side business come and join our Facebook group, Side Business Australia, where you can connect with other women on a similar path, ask questions, and share your knowledge.
Here’s the link for you: Side Business Australia Facebook Group.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for listening to this episode of The Transit Lounge - Side Business Tips mini-series! 

We appreciate your support and hope you found the insights shared valuable. 

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Until next time, keep taking action and making the most of your time!

 

You can listen to this episode now to discover how embracing projects can accelerate your journey towards building a thriving Side Business on the way to your future main business. 

Whether you've had your side business for a while, or you're just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you take your business to the next level. 

Listen now and start transforming your future business dreams into reality!

Here's to being your own boss!

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Side Business Australia

Thanks for tuning into this episode of The Transit Lounge with your host, Business Coach and Mentor Shandra Moran.

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Listen now to set yourself up to leverage the 'art and science' of creating new habits to help you grow your Side Business so it can give you the freedom and flexibility you're looking for, working where you want, when you want, with who you want.

Here's to being your own boss!

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She works as a consultant with some of Australia’s major arts companies including the Australian Chamber Orchestra & Sydney Opera House and collaborates with artists and presenters to create contemporary art projects between Aust and Japan. She also 

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She is also doing a PhD researching the symbiosis of art and business in Japan 1880 – 2030.

 
In this episode you will hear:
 

Kathryn followed her passion for Japan and has created a business that aligns her skills with some of her true loves.

You can find out more and connect with Kathryn here:

artspeople.com.au

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-hunyor-a355085b/



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As we've said before, Marketing is the life blood of any successful business.

Hopefully after listening to this short series you can feel clearer and more confident about your understanding of Marketing so you can get more people to know about you and what your business offers.


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No matter what stage you're at in your business, knowing and understanding these three Marketing terms will help you create a solid foundation for your business and how you use them to build your audience, attract great clients so your business can bring in reliable income sooner.


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These are three really important aspects of the Marketing foundation of your business, so no matter what stage you are at it's important you know what they mean and to start to think about how they apply to your business.


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2. A Marketing Plan - 

One of the best ways to build your confidence in an new area or subject matter is to start to learn the terminology. This 4 part series will help you clarify some important Marketing terminology as you build your knowledge and confidence to Market your business.

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These tips are simple ways you can tap into the super power inside your head and get your business really growing - even if you don't have a lot of experience and are not even sure if you can make it work, yet...


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Kate talks about financial planning for starting a new business, combatting imposter syndrome, and the things she was ‘delusional’ about.

Tune in to this episode, as Shandra and Kate explore the highs and lows of starting a side business, so you can leverage their insights to start and grow your own successful business.

You can find out more about Kate Holmes here:
Website: Glow Dance

Facebook: @glowdancemelb

Instagram: @glowdancemelb

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You can download it here:
https://thetransitlounge.com/side/

Cat Matson shares her journey of starting and scaling her side business while still employed, and how she made the decision to go all-in with her business when her role was made redundant.

Tune in to this episode, to hear Cat Matson’s mindset, tips, and tricks for launching a successful side business, and how she leveraged an intuitive decision-making process to ensure progress.

You can find out more about Cat Matson here:

Website:  Impactful Presenters

Facebook: Speaking Confidence

Instagram: @catmatson

Twitter: @catmatson

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Valerie is a true ‘Multi-passionate’ entrepreneur and she talks about how she was able to take a risk and follow her dreams without fear.

You can find out more about Valerie Khoo here:

Website: Australian Writers Centre
Books: So you want to be a writer
and
Power Stories: The 8 stories You MUST Tell to Build an Epic Business
Twitter: @valeriekhoo
Facebook: Valerie Khoo

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Jen shares her journey from starting to scaling up her business, discussing how she came up with the idea for Happy Hairbrush and her strategic approach to tackling feelings of not having credibility in a new space. 

She also reveals her 'secret strategy 'for what to do when things start to feel too hard, and much more.


You can find out more about Jen here:

Website: Happy Hairbrush

Facebook: Happy Hairbrush

YouTube: Happy Hairbrush

Instagram: Happy Hairbrush

Pinterest: Happy Hairbrush

TikTok: Happy Hairbrush

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Like it or not, Money is one of the core pillars of business so if you want to create a rich life on your own terms then you've got to make friends with the money side.

You can continue the conversation in our private Facebook Community: Side Business Australia

Here's to being your own boss!

In this episode Shandra interviews Dr Katy Abbott who is a Composer and Artists Mentor.

Dr Katy is a highly awarded composer and has 5 solo albums. As if that’s not enough – as the Artist Mentor she also works with established artists and art leaders across disciplines to build long term vibrant practices with impact and momentum…

Katy is about to retire from her Academic career to focus on her Artist Mentorship and composing and in this episode she shares the steps she took in her early days, the decision-making process she went through to decide to leaver her secure ‘day job’ and 2 secrets she thinks every women with a side business should know…

She shares her personal experience of starting her artist mentoring business, which was not initially her intended business venture. She discusses the importance of taking small steps, experimenting, and listening to intuition in the process of creating a successful business.

In this interview podcast episode, Dr. Katy shares with Shandra:

Dr. Katy touches on the value of letting go of an attachment to outcomes and following what feels right. As an introvert, putting herself out there was -in her own words - quite terrifying for Dr. Katy, but she has learned to accept it and views it as all part of the process. 

You can find out more about Dr. Katy here:

Website: Katyabbott.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyabbottcomposer/
Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/artistsmentor

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Nadia talks about how she was able to overcome these challenges and the tips she has for other career women looking to start their own side gig. 

She shares her criteria for any product she creates, the importance of having an ideal client in mind when making decisions.

You can find out more about Nadia here:
Website:  On Her Desk

Facebook: On Her Desk

Instagram: On Her Desk

LinkedIn: Nadia Mitchell

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If you want to join that live workshop you can do that here:
https://thetransitlounge.thrivecart.com/consistent-content-creator-workshop-2023/


Here's to being your own boss!

In this episode I want to share with you:

 

5 things you need to know Before you can create great content to attract more clients for your business.
 
This is especially true if you have a side business – your time is limited and so you want to maximise the results from the time you have and spend on your business.

I'm sharing this because when you're early in business but want your business to grow:
often you can get stuck not knowing what content to create
or you show up randomly and you're not being consistent
or just create content for content sake [been there!]

These 5 things will help you get clear about the content you need to create and set you up to be able to create better content, faster and more consistently to help your business grow.

You can get more tips and resources at our free, private Facebook group called: Side Business Australia https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidebusinessaustralia

This episode is full of practical, simple actions you can take today to get back on track and keep moving to start and grow your business by making the most of the time you have.

Free eBook:
Plus - if you're considering starting your own solo business and want to know exactly what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business who shared what they now know are the most important things for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for - as quickly as possible.

 

 

 

 

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After 17 years in retail, corporate roles and a marketing degree, Fiona Anchal is now following her passion for plant based eating and turning it into a growing solo business.

In this interview podcast episode Fiona shares with Shandra:

How she's transitioning from a 'job' to her business

Her earlier attempts to follow her passion that didn't last

How her husband - and business partner reacted to her new idea

The link between water fasting and her business progress

Her biggest fears going 'solo'

The way she 'just got started'

What drives her to get this business really growing next year

What she thinks has helped her be successful already

Fiona is tapping into a passion that overlaps with a growing industry and her approach to transitioning is a great model for you to get insights and ideas to apply to your own moves towards being your own boss.

You can find out more and connect with Fiona here:

Instagram and FB - @wholesomebellies

Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

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Feeling like a cog in a wheel was a catalyst for career change...

After 20 years in local government policy and strategy, Tamsin Somerville felt like a cog in a wheel, and an overnight camping trip sparked the beginning of a whole new career chapter...

She is now the CEO and Founder of Vivo Bodywear - a soon to be released range of absorbable underwear.

In this podcast interview episode Tamsin shares with Shandra

How she went from 'relatively happy' to inspired with a new business idea

The first steps she took to start a product based business

What really drove her desire to start her own business

Things that took longer than she thought that she wish she kew earlier

How her family and others responded to her business plans

Her thoughts on the pros and cons of a product business compared to a service business

Three tips for anyone with an idea for their own business

You can connect with and learn more about Tamsin here:

W: vivobodywear.com

Plus - if you're considering starting your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important things for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

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Frances Pratt has spent 24 years 'selling' - mostly for others, now she does it for herself. The business she has created - Metisan - leverages all her experience and helps businesses set up their Sales systems and teams to be curious and customer centric.

In this podcast interview episode Fran shares with Shandra:

Why she got sick of setting up successful sales systems as an employee

How her Dad helped her bring her MBA to life

The way her sister described her that made her realise one of her 'superpowers'

Why starting her own business after 40 was a good thing

The approach she took to fast track working out what she wanted her business to be and do

Her fascination with Greek mythology

Why getting up at 5am works for her

A rule of thumb to predict your sales

Frances is a sales expert who has channelled all her expereince to create a business that really works for her, and delivers great results for her clients.

You can find out more and connect with her here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/franpratt/

Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

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Having a business idea - even a really good one, doesn't make it happen - you need a vision and a plan...

The end of the year is a great time to start to refine or create a compelling vision of what you want your business to become and how you're going to make it happen.

In this podcast episode Shandra shares:

You can use this episode as motivation and a step by step guide to planning your year ahead so you can close out 2020 and get st up and motivated build your business next year.

Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

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It certainly has been for Emma Rhoades...

With the average time in a role reducing and an increase in the number of women starting businesses the traditional' road is no longer as common, and Emma's road has been anything but 'traditional'.

Her career path has been a mix of business ownership, corporate roles, into project consulting, side gigging and online business creation.

In this podcast interview episode Emma shares with Shandra:

The many different types of businesses she has trialled

Building and extracting from a successful photography business

The inner and outer challenges of starting your own business

The influence of how she see herself as a person

Her approach to networking as an introvert

Great tips and philosophy for others with an inkling of an idea for their own thing

Emma is a great example of modern career development and has some fantastic tips for women wanting to explore the possibility of being their own boss after a successful career.

You can find out more and connect with Emma here:

web: www.hercorporatejourney.net.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leadershipdevelopmentandcoach/

Facey: https://www.facebook.com/hercorporatejourneyaus

Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

After a decade as an IT Project Manager and a few meandering streams Mel de Gioia has landed on a business that she thinks was destined to happen and Covid just accelerated the timeline...

In her 30's she loved her career and would never have even considered starting her own business, but with hindsight can see how many of her eclectic experiences now contribute to how she has set up and runs her business.

In this podcast interview episode Mel shares with Shandra:

Mel has a fantastic mission that contributes on a local, national and global level and you can connect with her here:

Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Saying yes to a friend could be the catalyst for a whole new career direction...

After more than a decade as a self described 'office chick' Bron Roberts started Australia's first Laughter Yoga class... and hasn't looked back since!

In this interview episode Bron shares with Shandra:

Bron is an open book about the ups and downs of starting a business after a long career, the impact COVID 19 has had on her business and the philosophy that has helped her to make the most of it.

You can find out more and connect with Bron here:

Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Karen Geloven made that leap by redirecting her passion for teaching and has turned it into a multimillion dollar tutoring business focused on providing support for kids needing more help with maths and english.

A driven and genuine life long learner, Karen is a fantastic example of what's possible... her story shows what can happen when you combine passion with a solid work ethic to create a business that challenges and inspires you, whilst making a big impact in the lives of your clients.

In this podcast interview episode Karen shares with Shandra:

Karen is a fantastic business owner and shares some great insights on the road to a super successful business - and she honestly believes that if she can do it, then anyone can.

You can find out more and connect with Karen here:

Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

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In the excitement of having a new business idea and wanting to start something of your own, it's easy to get swept up and want to jump to the 'fun bits'...

But... before you get to the fun bits, it's really important to cover off the basics and set up a solid foundation - especially after having had a successful career...

In this podcast episode Shandra shares:

These days it's easier than ever for you to start a business - but - if you want your business to last you need a strong foundation.

This episode is a good one for anyone thinking about starting their own business - or in the early days and is feeling a little scatter gun or wanting to feel more clear about what they are doing and why they are doing it...

Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Michelle Vogrinec spent 17 years building up Gaia natural baby skin products and sold the business a year ago.

After bringing that business and brand to life she is now sharing her years of experience with other mums in business.

In this podcast interview episode, Michelle shares with Shandra:

How the first ideas and Gaia products came about

The insights that only came after she had sold the business

Things she learnt the hard way

What she thought she would do after she sold - that's she's not doing yet

How she decided to provide coaching for mums in business

Dealing with imposter syndrome

The money questions that are the most important to know the answers to

Advice she was given in business that really helped her

Michelle is the real deal, with real world experience creating a successful business and brand. If you'd like to connect with her you can do that here:

Coming soon: www.michelle.vogrinec@icloud.com

Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'....

It's a quick summary of take outs from interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important things for you to focus on to create a successful and growing business.

Thank you for listening!

When you've been employed in an industry for your whole career and then make the move to work for yourself the answer is yes...!

For Jane Walters, after a 'lifetime' in one industry she made the change to start her own business channeling her years of experience in various finance roles along with her passion for personal development.

In this podcast interview Jane shares with Shandra:

You can find out more about Jane and connect with her here:

https://www.facebook.com/janekwalters

https://www.instagram.com/janekwalters/

And access her free money mindset resource here

Plus - if you're starting your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

After almost 3 decades in early childhood teaching Deb Peters decided it was time to make a change....

She kept it a secret until she'd really made up her mind to revisit a 'side gig' in the Beauty industry that she'd had many years earlier and make it her full time focus.

In this podcast interview she shares:

Deb bought a 'bricks and mortar' business and has survived throughout Covid closures and is re-open and growing, so this is a great episode for anyone considering a physical business for the next chapter of their work life...

If you would like to connect with Deb and find out more about her and her fabulous organic 'skin food' products you can do that here:

Website - https://www.mattarihairbeauty.com/

Insta - @mattaribeauty

Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'....

This short eBook is a summary of insights from interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

And the answer to that question is Marketing.

You don't want to be the best kept secret in your industry - not if you want to create a growing sustainable and profitable business that creates and supports the sort of lifestyle you want to enjoy.

All this month and in this podcast episode Shandra is sharing insights into how to use Marketing to grow your new business.

In this episode she shares:

This episode is designed to give you food for thought if you are just starting out in business or in your early days and you know you want to attract more clients to grow your business.

Plus - if you're considering leaving a career to start your own business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

Thank you for listening - and share this episode with a friend you know who wants to start and grow their own business.

She had loved her work as a Therapist, but after a significant event triggered spin off repercussions, she made the decision to leave and work for herself.

In this podcast interview Bel shares with Shandra:

How saving a person's life impacted her personally and professionally

What drove her desire to start her own business

the challenges she faced in the early days of working for herself

Learning to play to her strengths and what to outsource

What she loves about her business now

Tips for anyone thinking of leaving a career to start their own thing

Bel is an incredibly caring individual, committed to improving the lives and experiences of her clients, whilst valuing her own self car along the way.

You can find out more about Bel here:

facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Ignite-Art-Therapies

insta - https://www.instagram.com/ignitearttherapies/?

Plus - if you're early in your business and want to know what to focus in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

Get your free copy here:

Thanks for listening!

Tanya Simpson had worked in various promotions and marketing roles in radio for over 20 years...

The restructure of her department opened the space for her to consider starting her own business about 15 months ago...

In this podcast interview Tanya shares invaluable tips including:

Tanya has had a fantastic and very successful career and a really positive first year or so in her business and she shares some great insights and tips in her signature down to earth style and good humour...

Plus - if you are early in your business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

Get your free copy here:

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

Adding to that being over 40, without another job to go to and that takes things to a whole other level!

Siobhan Tagell fell into a job in the office products industry and quickly rose the ranks to become a General Manager and was highly respected in her role.

Long hours and health challenges led her to pull the pin on that career path and opened up to a new opportunity to start her own business as a Project manager for home renovations in Sydney's Inner West...

In this week's podcast episode, Siobhan shares with Shandra:

You can connect with Siobhan here:

http://perfectplan.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/perfectplanpm/

Plus - if you're early in your business and want to know what to focus and work on in your first year in business you can download a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important things for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

You can't just have an idea for a business and jump into it without a plan, or without know what to work on when...

That's where bringing a project planning approach comes into play... and the good thing is that project management is a really common transferable skill - so if you've had a successful career you more than likely have some great project experience you can leverage in your business...

In this episode Shandra shares:

Plus - an offer for a brand new free eBook 'The Top 4 Priority Focus Areas for a Profitable First Year in Business'.... it's a summary of interviews and conversations with more than 40 successful women in business and what they now know are the most important thing for you to focus on to create a business that gives you the income and lifestyle you're looking for as quickly as possible.

Get your free copy here:

https://www.thetransitlounge.com/top4/

Wendy Alexander took that leap after more than 20 years working as a Project Manger and consultant for some of Australia's biggest companies.

For her, the idea had been bubbling away for some time and it took a few personal events to give her the final push she needed to make her move to work for herself instead of for others.

in this podcast interview episode, Wendy shares:

Wendy is a great example of turning something you love into what you do for work and shares great tips for anyone thinking it time to start their own business.

You can find out more and connect with Wendy here:

If you want to start a business to work for yourself one day, and want to grow a successful business come and join our private Facebook group – Career Change – Start and Grown Your Small Business so you can connect with others on the same path and share insights, challenges and questions to help you to create a work life you love.

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

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She'd been through all aspects of real estate - the good, the bad and unfortunately the ugly too...

After one too many moments of disillusionment with an industry that was less than positive, Natalie made the decision to walk away...

She told herself she'd never work in the industry again.... until she realised it wasn't the industry she didn't like, it was the environment and way of working... so she reinvented her approach to real estate and created a new service offering that she and her clients love.

In this podcast interview episode Natalie shares:

Natalie's story is a great example of how you can take years of experience and passion for an industry and reinvent what you do and how you do it to add value to others, and create the sort of lifestyle you really want to enjoy.

If you'd like to connect with Natalie you can do that here:

Plus, given that money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance.

You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/

Thank you for listening!

But how do you make the leap from being a 'Lois Lane' reporter to having a successful editing business and creating an online course to make your business scaleable, whilst having several books published along the way???

That's exactly what Stacy Juba from Shortcuts for Writers has done.

In this interview episode, Stacy shares with Shandra:

The various 'writing' jobs she has done

How she came up with the ides for her online course

The business start up traps she fell into - and how she got out of them

The part of online business she felt the most intimidated by

The various ways and places she got the support she needed

and tackling the 'money questions'...

This conversation has some great insights for anyone thinking about diving in to the online course creation world as the next chapter in their professional life.

If you would like to find out more about Stacy's work and her course you can connect with her here:

Author Website: http://stacyjuba.com/blog/

Website for Writers: http://www.shortcutsforwriters.com

Shortcuts for Writers: Editing Made Simple Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shortcutsforwriters/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stacy-Juba/100155471301

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacy_juba/

Plus, given that money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance.

You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/

and it can be incredibly rewarding!

Patti Haus went from working with an Engineering regulator to becoming a conversion copywriter - with a few other creative stops along the way...

In this interview podcast episode Patti shares with Shandra:

What golf had to do with starting her business

What her dream was and wasn't

Advantages and disadvantages of starting a business after 40

The reality of money mindset issues and pricing

Something her daughter said that made her realise how impactful her career change was

3 tips for anyone starting out in a new business

If you'd like to connect with Patti you can do that here:

Website - www.pattihaus.com

Instagram - @pattihaus

Plus, given that money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute, tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones - the blindspots that can hold you back from earning what you're worth - and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on you creating a profitable business and a lifestyle you love.

You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/

Thanks for listening!

Or that you were 'busy' but the stuff you were doing wasn't really going to make a big impact on growing your business?

After a few conversations with women in new businesses spending too much time on the wrong things at the wrong time this episode gives you some practical ways to snap out of that.

In this episode Shandra shares:

and an invitation for you to join the private Facebook group Career change - start and grow your own business where you can connect with likeminded women starting and growing a business after 40.

You can click to join here

Thank you for listening!

Yvonne Pfliger has spent most of her career in various Digital marketing roles working within agencies, and despite being great at what she does, she has also had a life long passion for sustainability.

This passion didn't always align with the type of projects and products the agencies worked with so she fulfilled her interest in sustainability outside of her work hours, until a long service leave trip opened up the possibility of leaving to start her own business working with the types of clients and products she really wanted to work with...

In this interview episode Yvonne shares with Shandra:

What happened to every company she worked with

Her 'minimalist' approach to planning her transition

Something she underestimated in working for herself

The three ideas she had for her business and how she decided which one to do

The area she is most challenged by in her business

Her tips for anyone listening who is thinking about starting their own business

If you would like to find out more about Yvonne you can connect with her here:

Website: www.bwitched.com.au

Personal: www.instagram.com/sustainability_queen

Thank you for listening!

If you want to start a business to work for yourself one day, and want to grow a successful business come and join our private Facebook group – Career Change – Start and Grown Your Small Business so you can connect with others on the same path and share insights, challenges and questions to help to create a work life we love.

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She had found herself at a major crossroad that made her realise she had been living what she calls 'a big fat lie'...

So she packed up, went back to Perth and reassessed what was really important to her...and discovered that the work she really wanted to do more than anything else, was to be a mother.

In this interview episode Hayley shares:

Hayley is now super passionate about helping others who want to be a parent how to navigate the donor path with more confidence.

If you'd like to find out more about Hayley you can connect with her at:

www.kbuti.com,

Jai Harvey Yin is one of those people who has an infectious positive energy about them who built up a really successful career and business and then through a range of challenges and life changes closed the business to reinvent herself.

Now she describes herself as a 'multi passionate entrepreneur' doing work as a reiki healer, consulting, running a business providing socialisation and peer support for people with a disability...

In this interview episode Jai shares with Shandra:

Jai is an absolute joy to talk with and she shares openly and honestly about the ups and downs throughout her multiple career changes as well as tips for anyone starting out on the road of a new business, or new business direction...

If you would like to find out more and connect with Jai you can find her:

Website: www.reikilovejai.com

Insta: Www.instagram.com/jaihy

and, because money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance.

You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/

This podcast episode shares 4 of them as well as some tips and insights on how to avoid or manage these challenges if they come up for you...

The 4 common challenges are:

Mindset - how you think about yourself and your business

Isolation working for yourself and from home

Finding support form other women in business

and.... Money issues - the financial side of starting and growing a business...

All meaty and important topics.

Special mentions in this episode go to:

Peta Gillian

Bianca De Reus

Donna Marks

Sally Latham

Shauna Thompson

Emma Polette

And because money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zone Blindspots and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance so you can create a successful and profitable business.

You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

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For Cheryl Tomlinson she was getting towards the second half of life and had thought about what she might like to do for the next phase of her work life, but didn't have a clear answer of what she'd like to do or when to do it... and then, the choice was taken out of her hands with an unexpected and unpleasant retrenchment.

She now regards that as a blessing in disguise... because it led to her new profession as an end of life expert...

In this podcast interview episode Cheryl talks with Shandra about:

To find out more about Cheryl you can connect with her here:

Plus... given that money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance.

You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/

You can do both of those things - catch up on past episodes and subscribe for free right here on iTunes or Stitcher and now on Spotify!

Also I would love it if you left a rating and review on iTunes which will help other people to find it... thank you!

But for Carol Hanson her love for fashion had always been there it just took a while and a few other experiments and experiences to get to it.

In this podcast interview Carol shares:

This career change conversation also explores the environmental impact of the fashion industry, a big discussion about the impact of money in starting your own business and the differences between US and Australian approach to fashion compared to the French approach.

This episode covers a lot of ground and provides some great insights and tips for anyone wanting to make a career change to start their own business that feels fulfilling and meaningful.

Because 'the money side' is so influential in creating a successful business, it's one of the first things you really need to address before you go too far down the road of starting your own business. To help you find out more about how you really feel and act around money take this 5 minute quiz to discover which of 5 Money Zones is that one that will hold you back from creating the money you deserve in your business.

Click here to find out more and access the free Money Zones quiz here.

To find out more about Carol you can connect with her:

Website https://carolahanson.com

FB https://www.facebook.com/consciouswardrobestylist/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolahanson

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_carol_hanson/

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For Samantha Richards that was exactly what she found... she had over a decade of experience in high level EA roles with experience in everything from running office administration and events, to supporting in Nigerian fraud claims and yet, when she wanted to get a new role she repeatedly got shortlisted only to be knocked back - because of her experience...

Not content to accept that, Samantha used her time to explored other interests and develop her talent for speaking - and now she is a Public Speaking coach for adults and kids.

In this career change interview episode Samantha shares:

You can find out more and connect with Samantha here:

If you want to start a business to work for yourself one day, and want to grow a successful business come and join our private Facebook group – Career Change – Start and Grown Your Small Business so you can connect with others on the same path and share insights, challenges and questions to help to create a work life we love.

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What does making a career change after 17 years in the US Army look like?

Well Annette Whittenberger did exactly that... after getting into the army and following a career growth path for 17 years, she missed out on a promotion and made the decision to leave the Army.

That decision opened up a range of challenges as she worked on reintegrating into civilian life, including depression and needing to rediscover who she was as a person - seperate to her previous role in the military. She had to explore and decide what she wanted her life to look like after the picture she had painted of her future was no longer an option...

In this career change interview episode Annette shares:

You can listen to the full episode to hear Annettes story and tips for anyone considering making a move to start their own business.

Plus, given that money is a major part of any transition to starting and growing your own business, here's an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance.

You can access the quiz here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/

Find out more and connect with Annette:

Website: www.awildridecalledlife.com

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/awildridecalledlife/

Email: awildridecalledlife@gmail.com

And it's something we're not often taught about in a meaningful and constructive way as a kid - so, as an adult, we have to go out explore and learn about it ourselves, especially if you want to have a profitable business of your own.

After many conversations about money with clients recently this episode is designed to add to your education and exploration of you and money...

In this episode Shandra shares:

Something you and money have in common that you might not think about that often

The two sides to working with money

5 Money Zones - aspects of your life that impact how you think, feel and behave around money

How one of those aspects shows up when it's working for you and what you'll notice if it's not

Client examples of how money 'stuff' impacts in business life

Plus, an invitation for you to do a quick 5 minute tick a box Money Breakthrough Quiz so you can learn more about the 5 Money Zones and find out which one you should focus on first to have the biggest impact on your bank balance.

You can find out more here: https://www.thetransitlounge.com/moneyquiz/

That was the case for Michelle Irving... after 20 years in various senior roles in Government departments, a serious health issue led to a major redirection in her work life.

Now, Michelle is a Survivorship Coach - one of the first in Australia - working with women with significant health conditions to support them in managing their condition beyond hospital care, as well as how to effectively communicate with others in their life.

In this podcast interview Michelle shares:

How her background in philosophy influenced her path

What she saw in her workplace that made her think differently

A fortunate 'vanity' appointment that changed her life

A map she used to deal with her road to recovery

What she did whilst she was still employed that helped develop her new direction

Tips for others feeling stuck in a job environment that's not working for them and how to get started with your business idea

If you would like to find out more about Michelle and her work you can connect with her here:

W: michelleirving.com.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Survivorship-Australia-101006478027370/

Thank you for listening!

If you want to start a business to work for yourself one day, and want to grow a successful business come and join our private Facebook group – Career Change – Start and Grown Your Small Business so you can connect with others on the same path and share insights, challenges and questions to help to create a work life we love.

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Yes - we want that too!

Making a career change to set up a 'geo-flexible' business is something a lot of people have dreamt about, but not as many actually do something about it..

Nat Dwyer was a self confessed serial Radio employee, working in various roles at various stations over many years, but something inside her called for her to do her own thing, to have more time to spend with the people that matter the most to her. So she started exploring business ideas and ventures.

Now she sells products through Amazon and teaches other how they can do it too.

In this podcast interview Nat shares:

Making a career change after 40 and going into the online space is a big move for anyone - especially after a long time in one industry. Nat's insights in this episode are invaluable for anyone considering starting their own business selling products, or their own expertise.

To find out more about Nat you can connect with her here:

Website: www.zonlister.com.au

FB Page: @ZonLister

FB Group: Aussies On Amazon - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AussiesOnAmazon/

Instagram: @zonlister

If you want to start a business to work for yourself one day, and want to grow a successful business come and join our private Facebook group – Career Change – Start and Grown Your Small Business so you can connect with others on the same path and share insights, challenges and questions to help to create a work life we love.

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Not shy of hard work, studying - after finishing her law degree, Sally did an additional 8 years of training to qualify and operate as a financial planner, then did another 'about face' to work for herself as a social media manager and marketer for small businesses.

In this podcast interview Sally shares:

the clues that were always there about what she was 'meant' to be doing for work

the life changing impact of a cup of tea and 1am wines

The impact of imposter syndrome and how she got over that

How she handled the financial side of things to make her move to working for herself

What to do if you feel like there's already 'so many' other people doing what you want to do

Sally is an open, positive and bubbly personality who shares her experience of transitioning to working for herself. If you're in a role that is no longer working for you, then this interview has some great insights for you as you consider what's next for you.

Thank you for listening.

Want to continue the conversation about you making the transition from employee to working for yourself? Come and join the private Facebook group: Career Change - Start and grow your own business

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There's fears around financials, technology, marketing, sales - you name it - if you haven't done it before [and sometimes even if you have!] it's natural to have fear and uncertainty.

But - it doesn't have to stop you from getting started, or from having a go.

In this episode, Shandra shares:

This is a short and practical episode to get you moving past - or despite - any fears you may have.

Thank you for listening!

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The career change after 40 interview series keeps uncovering great, 'ordinary' women who left successful careers to work for themselves...

After 'falling' into a career in FMCG Emma Polette found herself managing multi-million dollar budgets, with a National role she was good at, but didn't love, in a boys club industry...

Then some health issues kicked in [as seem to often be the case with high achieving women], leading her to consider doing something else and now she is ...

How she found her new direction was a little unusual, but in this podcast episode she shares:

A comment a colleague made to Emma that made Shandra cranky

The moment the epiphany hit about what she wanted to do and how to escape the big city to start a new career

The epic way she 'gave notice' and left her role gracefully

The varying reactions from people who heard she was leaving her high paying job

What she realised with hindsight that could have helped her build her business faster

What happens on the new moon that impacts her business

How and what direction her business is growing in

Emma is a fabulous example of what's possible when you're ready to bundle up what you're good at and what you believe in to start working for yourself.

If you want to find out more and connect with Emma you can do that here:

Website: bodylovehq.com

Facebook: facebook.com/bodylovenow

Instagram: instagram.com/emma.body.love

Want to continue the conversation about you making the transition from employee to working for yourself?

Come and join the private Facebook group: Career Change - Start and grow your own business

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Making a career change after years in an industry is hard, making the change after 40 is even harder and leaving a company you have literally 'grown up with' is in a league of its own.

Nichol Stark had a very successful career with Suncorp, going through a range of roles as she gained experience and went through different stages of life. She was earning big bucks and had a lot of great friends at work, but after some health issues and moving to the beautiful Hawkesbury region she started thinking about making a career change.

In this podcast interview Nichol shares:

This podcast series is about sharing stories of how women have made career change after 40 - why they did it, how they did it and lessons they have learnt, so that you can go into your own transition feeling informed and in good company.

If you's like to connect and find out more about Nichol you can check out her website: www.nicholstark.com.au

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Happy listening.

The series of events that led Bianca de Reus to make the change is possibly the most unique one that has been shared in the series so far. It includes a story about an unusual interaction with a snake that some might find difficult to believe...

Bianca had worked in various roles in Finance before exploring a range of other roles that led her to now be doing work that is her absolute joy...

In this interview Bianca shares:

Bianca's story includes some things that might be challenging for some to hear, but if you keep an open mind there are many gems you can apply to transitioning to working for yourself.

You can connect with Bianca at her Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/connectingsoulbeings

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How you respond in times of what feels like almost constant change is largely influenced by your mindset which is the combination of your thoughts, assumptions and beliefs about a thing or a situation.

Mindset is a big part of what influences some people to fight over paper products in supermarkets, and others to donate their time and products to assist others... same global situation, very different responses...

Mindset is often either looked at as some 'fluffy' concept or not considered at all, however given the number of things that are outside of your control, that feel uncertain or unfamiliar surely any tool that can help you to feel more empowered and show up as the type of person you want to be is one worth working with!

In this podcast episode Shandra shares some insights on Mindset and how you can use it in your favour regardless of what's going on around you and how to balance out the constant stream of scary and negative news so you can support your body and brain to not fall into overwhelm.

Also, given the current situation in the world right now, Shandra has created a new free resource, a podcast playlist to manage your mindset:

'Top 10 podcast episodes to Manage your Mindset in times of change'

Click here to get access to an easy way to offset the negativity and focus on what you can control, and let go of the rest.

Thank you for listening!

Donna Marks was a successful HR Exec, she loved her job and was used to working long hours and managing all the stress that comes with a senior role... but after having kids she felt she changed as a person and wanted to still love her career, but also be more present for her kids.

In this podcast episode Donna shares:

Donna is a fabulous, down to earth woman who created a brand new business from scratch and grew it to capacity in only 3 months and she is great inspiration for anyone wanting to make a move to creating their own business, and a lifestyle that works for you.

To connect with Donna:

Email: www.thevirtualassistant.net.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevirtualassistantdonnamarks/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevirtualassistant_donnamarks/

And if you are thinking about working for yourself one day, or want to grow your business come and join our private Facebook group – Career Change – Start and Grown Your Small Business so you can connect with others on the same path and share insights, challenges and questions to help each other create a work life you love.

Thank you for listening!

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A lot of people love the idea of making a career change turning something they really enjoy into what they do for work.

Susan Brunialti had a busy role as a Business Account manager in FMCG, but got to a point - like many others do - where she knew she needed to make a change.

Making a decision to make a career change after 40, to leave a successful role, is a big decision at anytime, but for Susan, just two weeks after making that decision, she had a major health scare that led to a series of events including one that opened up a whole new career for her as a photographer...!

In this podcast interview Susan shares:

This interview with Susan provides a great insight into her road from a successful career into managing a significant health issue and starting a new career and business around a true passion.

Thank you for listening.

And if you are consider working for yourself and feel like your money situation is a factor in holding you back, then you can go and download my free Money Breakthrough quiz especially for women wanting to transition from a career into starting their own business and working for themselves…

the 5 money zones that influence how much you earn and keep

and which one you can work on to get the biggest results…

You can find it at:

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Why else would you leave the comfort and certainty of what you already know?

For Rachael Huntly the trigger was having her 4th child and feeling like she just couldn't go back and keep doing what she had been doing... her role wasn't bad, and she loved her clients, BUT it wasn't satisfying her on a deeper level...

So she didn't go back to her job and instead has started a new career working for herself as a Scientific Hand Analyst.

If you're asking yourself - What the hell is a Scientific Hand Analyst??? - then you're not alone!

In this interview episode Rachael shares:

This interview series is designed to give lots of examples of women who have made career change after 40 - how they did it, why they did it, the hardest parts and the best parts about it, so you can see all the different ways it's possible - and you can start taking small steps towards your own change...

And if you are thinking about working for yourself one day, come and connect with a group on a similar road so you can explore what's next for you and how to make it happen - join our private Facebook group – Career Change – Start and Grown Your Small Business

If you'd like to find out more and connect with Rachael you can find her here:

Facebook group - On Purpose and Powerful

Thank you for listening!

Then pretty quickly, with all that inner negative nancy chatter going on in your head, you just drop into the 'that's all too hard and scary/risky basket' so you park the idea and just go back to same old same old with that idea to work for yourself moving to the back of your mind....

But... if you really do want to consider doing your own thing one day, then dealing with 'the money question' is really important....

In this podcast episode Shandra share's 5 tips about money after 5 years of working for herself.

She shares:

Money is one of the most influential relationships you have in your life and work, so you can't just ignore it and 'hope' it all works out.

Listen to this episode so you can start to feel more clear and confident about your money situation as you keep making moves towards working for yourself.

Want to continue the conversation about you making the transition from employee to working for yourself? Come and join the private Facebook group: Career Change - Start and grow your own business

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Thank you for listening!

But, Seona Roberts has a busy full time job with a medical company - and - has started a business based on sharing her passion for crochet...

In this podcast interview Seona shares insights into how she 'stumbled' into this new business and:

How she finds the time between a senior and demanding full time job to build a business on the side

How an MBA prompted her to consider a business of her own

The approach she has taken to simplify the business whilst expanding her reach

The added benefits of crochet - beyond creating beautiful pieces

What the next phase of her 'side gig' life looks like

Tips for you if you are thinking of starting your own business whilst you're still working - including what to do if you feel like you don't have time, or you're too tired to do anything else...

Seona shares openly about her road so far and her vision for the future - so if you have had some sort of an inkling of an idea for working for yourself, this episode is definitely worth a listen!

If you want to find out more about Seona and check out her Crochet world you can do that here:

Website - Honouring Me

Facebook -

Insta -

And if you are thinking about working for yourself one day, or want to grow your business come and join our private Facebook group – Career Change – Start and Grown Your Small Business so you can connect with others on the same path and share insights, challenges and questions to help each other create a work life you love.

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That's exactly what Shauna Thomson did...

She was a single parent [by choice], in her early 40's, in an organisation that valued youth and encouraged a negative competitive culture...

The impact of being in that environment took it's toll and along with significant events in her personal life, Shauna made the decision to leave and to work for herself.

In this honest and open conversation Shauna shares:

This is a great episode for anyone thinking about making a change to get away from an environment that's not serving you, to create a work life that works for you.

Thank you for listening!

In this podcast interview Peta shares:

This is a great conversation with insights on the different ways you can make successful career change after 40...

Thank you for listening!

If you would like to connect with Peta and find out more about her you can do that here:

Website - www.stronghealthywomen.com.au

Facebook page - Strong Healthy Women

Free Facebook group - Women Over 50 Get Active & Healthy

And if you are thinking about working for yourself one day, or want to grow your business come and join our private Facebook group - Career Change - Start and Grown Your Small Business so you can connect with others on the same path and share insights, questions to help each other create a work life you love.

It can be tempting to just get caught up with the "busy busy" to do list of actions and ticking things off your list, but the reality is that this is a trap!

The bigger and more influential game is managing your inner game...

This episode was inspired buy conversations with a few clients this week and the Australian Open being on….

Tennis is such a great analogy for business and life because you can have the skills and the know how, but how you show up, how you respond on the day, in each moment has a massive impact on the results…

So yes working on the practical things is important – you have to take action, build your skills and competence on all the surface level stuff…. But can’t only focus on that…

Because whilst those things are important and need to be done - they are not the whole game and only focusing on them can leave you unprepared for the inner stuff that can and will come up.

In this episode Shandra shares:

Something a family member said early in her first business that she was unprepared for, and the impact it had

a couple of recent client stories and examples to show how your inner game is linked to your outer game and results

Ideas for how to focus more on your inner game

-Fabienne Frederickson - American Millionaire mompreneur and author

Thank you for listening!

If you want to connect with a positive, supportive community of women at various stages of working for themselves I would love you to join our private facebook group: Career change - Start and grow your own business

You've been in a comfort zone of familiar territory and feeling confident in your ability to just know what needs to be done and feeling able to get those things done... and when that is no longer there many people struggle to get clarity and adjust to what's next...

Michelle Bowditch was worked out of her high level EA role by the rise of and effective use of technology.

Instead of falling in a heap, or just looking for another job somewhere else, she used that reality as a catalyst to go out on her own...

She channelled her passion for supporting and advocating for EA's into creating her own business - Door20A - which supports EA's to increase their confidence and use of tech tools to streamline more mundane tasks so they can focus on providing higher value insights and more strategic support to their manager.

In this interview Michelle shares:

Michelle has a lot of passion – so this is a fast paced conversation with practical insights you can apply to your next career move, and if you want to connect and get support making your next career move join our private Facebook Group – Career Change- start and grow your own business here.

You can find out more and connect with Michelle here:

Thank you for listening!

That's the reason why this podcast interview series was created - to showcase a range of stories of women who have gotten to a point where they said enough!

Now it's time for me to do something I really want to do!

Robin Rakowsky was a librarian for 20 years when she felt that something was calling her to make a change and do something different... she just couldn't imagine herself sitting at a desk fro the rest of her working life...

She started looking at courses that might give her a bit of an outlet and as a result she now works for herself as a Floral Designer and totally loves what she does.

In this podcast interview, Robin shares:

Enjoy this episode and thank you for listening.

Alison Vidotto was happy in a challenging career, but a massive growth spurt in the family business meant she had to leave that job to step in as CEO to oversee the strategy and direction of the business.

In this episode she shares:

If you have ever thought that making a career change after 40 is too late or too hard then listen to this episode.

Thank you for listening!

This episode is all about creating your Vision and Goals and helping you to make the most of the year ahead by making sure you are aligning your focus, attention and energy with your actions – and to make sure they are going to be moving you in the direction you want to go…

If you finished 2019 feeling like you hadn't quite done the things you really wanted to do and you want to set 2020 up to be the year you made things happen then this episode is a great place for you to start!

In this episode Shandra shares extracts from her goal setting workshop including:

If you want to actually do this and have a step by step guided process to help you set - and GET - your goals then check out the full online workshop with videos and downloadable worksheets so you can make it happen this year:

www/thetransitlounge.com/goals

And as a bonus for being a podcast listener use the word - Book - at the check out to get a copy of my book 'Elevate Your Success' for $1!

Thank you for listening!

It can be easy to get excited about that 'fresh start' that we seem to give ourselves at the start of a new year - and when you leverage it well, it can be the catalyst for making great things happen... or... not....

Before you rush into setting resolutions or goals for the new year it's first really important to look back... to review what's happened - good bad and ugly - so you can extract the learnings from it and make even better decisions about what's most important to you in the coming year and beyond...

In this last episode for the year, Shandra shares:

Thank you for listening!

Happy new year and happy new decade!

They have created a business and work they truly love by building their own super successful online yoga, pilates and meditation studio, which is helping thousands of people to move their bodies and minds in a judgement free celebration of all things Merry!

In this interview Shandra explores with them:

This is a great interview to listen, with super practical insights and tips that will benefit anyone considering a change to starting their own thing and questioning if it's possible to earn great money doing what you love.

www.themerrymakersisters.com

Thank you for listening.

As you get older it's common to get to a point of burnout or frustration with a role or an industry that worked for you before, but now, just ... doesn't work for you anymore.

It could be that restructures and industry changes have had such a big impact that 'it's just not the same anymore', or it could be that you want more from your life and work.

It can be tough to make a big change to your career - so you need to give yourself as many leverage points as you can!

In this week's podcast episode Shandra explores the idea of using your own Wellbeing to help you reflect on your work situation and to consider what's working about it, and what's not.

She shares:

Marcus Aurelius

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You have to actually do something - and generally you have do to quite a few things, many times over before you find yourself in a new working situation that's really working for you.

As a fan of reading, Shandra has declared a 'book of the year' and in this week's episode she shares how it can help you create the work life you are looking for.

In this episode she shares:

James Clear

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In this week's episode Shandra shares 3 important questions that are taken from a book written by a Buddhist Monk and applied specifically to making career change...

Considering these questions can help you focus your attention on the right things, at the right time so you can make progress and make the decisions that are right for you.

Have a listen and see what you discover to help you make the right career move, at the right time for you.

Thank you for listening.

Your language impacts your thoughts [and vice versa] and feelings - and therefore your actions... So it's something that is worthwhile to consider as part of your career change plan...

In this podcast episode Shandra share's a little word that gives a big bang for your buck [so to speak].

She shares why it came up for this episode and gives some examples of the difference between when you use it or you don't...

Maybe she's a little over the top about this 3 letter word - but have a listen, give it a go and let her know what you think!

Thank you for listening!

It's such a simple, straight to the point question - but the impact of really considering it can be huge!

You most likely have A LOT of things that you are tolerating, in many different aspects of your life and work.

Some things you might be aware of, and perhaps complain about occasionally - to others, or even just to yourself, and there's probably quite a few things that you may not consciously realise that they are something you are tolerating.

When you are 'tolerating' something, it means it's something that is happening, being done, or in a current state that you really would prefer was different from how it is - but you haven't done anything about it yet.

In this episode Shandra shares:

Here's to you getting rid of tolerations!

Thank you for listening!

Without knowing when the right time is to actually review what's going on, it's easy to let things drift by and before you know it, the end of another year is here and a new one begins and you're back on the merry-go-round of same old same old...

In this episode Shandra shares:

― Udai Yadla

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Have you ever thought about changing what you do for work and then used 'money' as an excuse not to do it?

If that's you, you are not alone!

It's very common for people to use this as a reason to not make a change - even one they would really like to make.

When she left her last job about 5 years ago, Shandra had a lot of people say they wished they could leave their job to do something else - but they "couldn't afford it"

This led her to train and become an internationally accredited money coach - so she could help people could get a handle on their money situation and not use it as a reason not to make a career change.

Money is a factor, that's for sure, BUT it doesn't have to be the reason you don't make a move towards doing work you love.

This week's podcast episode is a bit of a different one... Shandra was invited to co-host a discussion on this topic as a Linked In Live video event with her friend and fellow coach Caroline de Kempe.

This conversation explores ideas around how the money issue can impact making career change and what you can do about it, so it doesn't have to be the thing that keep you stuck in a job that you don't love.

- Ayn Rand, Russian-American Author

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Its about decision making – soooo you will be able to apply it to any area of your life where you have to make decisions… which is EVERY area of your life!

Did you have to make any decisions this week???

Do you still have any decisions you’re wrestling with, or undecided about?...

What’s the way you are approaching that decision and is it working for you or not…?

What criteria are you using?

In this episode Shandra shares:

2 key tips on how to approach decision making to make it a lot easier for you

plus 3 other ideas to help make them not as difficult

An idea from Deepak Chopra that helps bring a different perspective on 'making the right decision'

PLUS an invitation for you to join her signature online program 'CEO You – be your own boss in the business of your life'

It's a 6 week online leadership and career change program for women at a professional crossroad…

This is the first and only time this program has been open since this time last year and the doors are officially open on 28th October - for one week only.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the program you can click here

And decide if it's right for you!

Thank you for listening!

Asking yourself this question is a really useful and important one!

This episode was inspired after a few conversations with different women that had the common theme of looking at where someone is going and if it's what they where they want to go, or not...

In this episode Shandra shares:

-Thomas Merton, American monk

If you think you might be ready to start to explore what's next for you work wise, then join my free online workshop 'Love Your Work: How to find the perfect role for you - for women ready for a career change'

You can find all the details by clicking here.

Thank you for listening.

Whilst all four women have very different stories and do very different work from ewach other, there are a few things that seemed to be common to most, if not all of them.

This episode shares ideas from the interviews, that will help you to learn from others so you can start to think about your own career change...

In this episode Shandra shares:

A 'love you work' quote that she disagrees with

7 insights of common ideas across the different stories, that you can try on

Practical examples of how they were applied by the women in the interviews

If you haven't listened to the interviews, this is a 'cheat sheet' of lessons and takeouts - and then you can go back and listen to the interviews!

Thank you for listening!

That's the point of making career change - to make every move take you closer to living a work life you love.

Lisa started out with a Science degree and ended up a newsreader on one of Australian's biggest and best radio networks, then landed a job as a TV producer and now regards herself as an "ABC Gypsy", travelling Australia picking up work at regional radio stations along the way.

In this episode, as part of the Career change series, Lisa shares:

This is a great episode to showcase a different type of career change - instead of changing what she did, she changed 'how' she does it...

If you want to make a change to your work life, whilst leveraging your experience, this episode will give you some ideas of how you can get started, and curate a work life you love.

Thank you for listening - and remember to share this episode with someone you know who might be ready for a work life shake up.

Having started her career in hospitality management in the UK, her career has hit a few crossroads that saw her build on the experience, connections and skills she developed over many years working up the ranks in hospitality and events.

Nicky now she has a number of businesses and roles under her belt.

Currently she is:

In this interview Nicky shares her thoughts on:

Whether you are considering a career change because you're at a new stage of life, moving countries or just feel ready for a change from your current industry - Nicky has a great story and experience to share that will inspire you to keep considering your next career change.

You can find out more about Nicky's businesses here:

www.venusgetaways.com

www.empireboatsales.com.au

Thank you for listening - and please share this episode with a friend or family member who you think is ready to think about their next career move.

I say bollocks to that.

There is no right time, no perfect time other than right now.

If you wait for all your ducks to be in a row you will be waiting a very long time and either never make the change, or something not good will happen to force a move at some point - neither of which is a great outcome for you.

So in this episode Shandra has a bit of a rant, shares some examples and gives you an invitation to make some sort of start towards working out what might be next for you...

Thank you for listening.

Liz Kolias did exactly that - whilst being a busy mum of 3 along the way.

Liz is currently the Customer Relationship Manager at VidVersity and cofounder of a boutique co-working space in Bondi Junction in Sydney.

Her work life started with getting a law degree and working in a family practice, moved into an online learning business, then a physical co-working space, so she has a lot of experience and insight to share that is relevant to anyone considering a career move - especially a career change to working for yourself.

In this interview she shares:

Liz is a serial entrepreneur, her reflections looking back on the choices she made and her continuing journey provide great insight for anyone on the cusp of considering starting their own side gig, or leaving a traditional job to start a new business.

If you are considering a career change then get a copy of our free guide, 'The Top 10 In-Demand skills for Women Making a Career Change' - get your copy here so you can see which skills you already have that you can leverage to make your next move with confidence.

Thank you for listening!

She is also a genuinely lovely human being!

In this interview Jo shares:

If you are at a point of wanting to create some sort of change in your work life, if you want to launch something new, or just do something different - then there are so many great nuggets in Jo's story that you can apply to your situation!

Her story is great proof that it is never too late to make significant change to doing work you actually love!

Thank you for listening.

The concept for the show is GREAT for TV because it can meet all the needs of a good TV - curiosity, drama, intrigue, inspiration, emotion and insights into real human stories...

In this podcast episode Shandra explores:

-Michael Altshuler

Thank you for listening.