Send us a text Let’s talk about hustle… Not the toxic kind, the intentional kind. This episode is for every service-based founder in a build season, the season where the pace is fast, the stakes are high, and your energy is the fuel that’s carrying it all. I want to reframe what hustle really means when it’s done with structure, strategy, and support. Because when you learn to channel hustle energy instead of letting it burn you out, it becomes a powerful accelerator for sca...

Send us a text This one hit me hard, because it’s exactly why I do what I do. Today I’m joined by Alisha Wood, founder of Mentoring Young Minds, a tutoring and mentoring business that’s changing how education supports both academics and wellbeing. When Alisha came to me earlier this year, she was running a thriving business, 18 tutors, dozens of kids, endless demand for her tutoring services, while still teaching three days a week and raising two under two. She wasn’t failing. She...

Send us a text What happens when your business can’t breathe without you? In this Halloween-inspired episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the scary side of entrepreneurship - from chaotic inboxes and creeping to-do lists to the haunting reality of being the only one who knows how to keep things running. I’m sharing my own experiences with burnout and control, and how building better systems helped me reclaim my freedom - and my sanity. Because if your business crumbles the moment you step...

Send us a text What happens when life feels like it’s pulling you apart, but your vision keeps calling you forward? In this episode, I’m opening up about what it really looks like to build a business while navigating personal storms - from solo parenting and legal challenges to turning 40 and finding my footing again. This season of life has pushed me to rethink everything: what success means, how I show up, and how to create a business that supports my life instead of demanding from it. I’m ...

Send us a text Today let's get real about the turning point that reshaped both my business and my mindset. What started as a project-based model quickly revealed its limits - burnout, instability, and too much weight on one set of shoulders. Through the lens of my own journey as a single mom and founder, I'm sharing how I transformed Grow Advantage into a retainer-first operations agency built for sustainability, not survival. I want to open up about the breaking points, the “aha” moments, an...

Send us a text Ever feel like you should be improving your systems, scaling your team, and streamlining your ops - but you’re already running on fumes? You’re not alone. In today's episode I open up about the struggle to even get this conversation recorded (because, of course, life and business don’t always cooperate) before diving into what it really means to pursue continuous improvement as a service-based founder. From being the do-it-all technician to stepping into your CEO role, this epi...

Send us a text Ever feel like you’re pushing against your own energy just to get through the day? What if the real key to growing your business wasn’t about hustling harder - but about syncing your work with your body’s natural rhythms? Today let's unpack the power of “energetics” for female entrepreneurs and why your schedule, leadership style, and even your business roles should be designed with your body in mind - not against it. From chronotypes and hormonal cycles to lifestyle demands an...

Send us a text Balancing business growth with personal life can feel like a constant tug-of-war - especially when your leadership style doesn’t always line up with the demands of being a CEO. Let's get real about the challenges (and breakthroughs) of leading in a way that feels true to you - without losing your weekends, your mind, or your momentum. From my recent leadership workshop in Perth to the lessons I’ve learned inside Grow Vantage, I’ll share the practices that help women in business...

Send us a text Big ideas are the heartbeat of visionary entrepreneurs but without the right support, those same ideas can spiral into chaos. In this episode of Vision to Grow, I’m breaking down the difference between visionaries and integrators, and why recognizing your role in business might just be the key to scaling without burning out. Drawing from Gino Wickman’s Rocket Fuel and my own experiences, I’ll share how visionaries like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg thrive on big-picture thinkin...

Send us a text Many women are told they just need to “find balance” between their business and personal lives - but what if the constant juggle isn’t balance at all, but burnout dressed up to look acceptable? In this episode, I’m getting real about the hidden toll women, especially mothers and business owners, carry when trying to do it all. From the mental load of running a household to the guilt of missing out on business opportunities, I’ll share what this pressure really feels like and ho...

Send us a text Most business owners dream of taking a real holiday — but when the school calendar collides with client work, deadlines, and family demands, it can feel impossible to step away. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact process I use as a single mom of two to plan holidays that actually feel like a break while keeping my business running smoothly. With only 57% of small business owners taking a vacation last year, it’s clear too many of us are skipping rest — and paying the price ...

Send us a text Many small business owners assume their struggles with team management mean they aren’t cut out for leadership. But what if the problem isn’t you - it’s the lack of structure around you? In this episode, let's unpack the hidden chaos that comes when your business grows without the right systems in place. I share my own journey of learning to lead (and the missteps along the way) and explain why leadership feels hard for so many founders - not because they’re bad leaders, but be...

Send us a text Many business owners dream of the day their company runs smoothly without them being involved in every decision - but too often, that day never seems to come. In this episode, I’m unpacking the four biggest reasons why your business still needs you when it really shouldn’t. From unclear roles to missing systems, these hidden traps keep founders stuck in “babysitter mode,” no matter how many team members they hire. If you’ve ever wondered why your business can’t quite function w...

Send us a text A quick note before we dive in: Due to a technical issue during recording, you may notice some audio distortion and clipping throughout this episode. We appreciate your patience - the content is still packed with valuable insights, and we didn’t want you to miss it. Also, this episode deals with some heavy subject matter so if you or anyone else you know is struggling, reach out to Beyond Blue for support: www.beyondblue.org.au When tragedy strikes, most business owners are f...

Send us a text Today I wanted to share a deeply personal chapter of my journey - one marked by powerful change, hard-earned clarity, and a complete reevaluation of what leadership looks like after a major life shift. From navigating a recent ADHD diagnosis to walking through divorce and choosing a new professional identity, I open up about what it means to evolve - and how your business must evolve with you. If you're a business owner who's experienced personal change and are wondering how to...

Send us a text In this episode of Vision To Grow, we're diving into the unspoken chaos that poor team communication can create - from the constant Slack pings to the calendar clutter that's slowly wrecking your week (and your mental space). If you’re a service-based business owner who feels like you’re always on, always being asked questions, and constantly being pulled into the weeds... this episode is your lifeline. Inside this episode: ✨ Why messy communication systems are the root cause o...

Send us a text If you’ve ever posted a job ad and been disappointed by the applications (or the total silence that followed), this episode is a must-listen. Let's break down the crucial and often misunderstood - differences between job descriptions, job adverts, and job posts. Spoiler: they are not the same thing. And treating them as if they are? That’s where most hiring efforts go sideways. Inside this episode: ✨ Why most job ads are written like job descriptions - and why that doesn’t work...

Send us a text Disclaimer: This episode contains discussion of suicide and mental health issues, which may be distressing to some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. Please contact Beyond Blue at 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au. You're not alone, help is just a call away. In today’s episode we’re diving into a raw and radically honest conversation about what it really takes to lead – when life and business collide. I have a sit down with Co...

Send us a text In today’s episode of Vision to Grow, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood parts of growing a service-based business: hiring offshore virtual assistants. I'm setting the record straight on what it really takes to build a business that scales - without getting burned by inconsistent freelancers or overpromising agencies. Here’s the deal: if you’re handing off hiring and hoping someone else will fix your business for you… you’re setting yourself up to l...

Send us a text In today’s episode of Vision to Grow, I’m diving into one of the biggest traps service-based business owners fall into: trying to hire that one “unicorn” team member who can do it all. Here’s the truth - unicorn hires don’t scale your business. They keep you stuck in founder babysitting mode, blur your authority, and stop your growth before it even starts. If you’re relying on one magical person (or a patchwork of subcontractors) to run your core operations, it’s time to shift....