'Success is predicated on getting back up again when you get knocked back and continue to get back up' - that’s the message CEO and Founder of RIISESara Bell has for budding entrepreneur Desiree D’Cruz, Co-Founder of ACEGIRL. In a captivating conversation with Desiree and host Mim Rizvi, Sara discusses her experiences in navigating setbacks, overcoming countless rejections, and forging a path to success in a male-dominated industry. Also on the cards is Sara’s secrets to capital raising, building early-stage teams, and how strategic thinking around work and personal priorities can help keep what’s important in focus.   



CREDITS

Hosts: Miriam Rizvi
Producer: Kelsey Menzies 
Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone
Managing Producer: Todd Stevens 

'Success is predicated on getting back up again when you get knocked back and continue to get back up' - that’s the message CEO and Founder of <a href="https://riise.world/">RIISE</a> <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/sara-bell-4895401">Sara Bell </a>has for budding entrepreneur <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/desireeannabelledcruz?trk=public_post_comment-text">Desiree D’Cruz</a>, Co-Founder of <a href="https://www.acegirl.com.au/">ACEGIRL</a>. In a captivating conversation with Desiree and host Mim Rizvi, Sara discusses her experiences in navigating setbacks, overcoming countless rejections, and forging a path to success in a male-dominated industry. Also on the cards is Sara’s secrets to capital raising, building early-stage teams, and how strategic thinking around work and personal priorities can help keep what’s important in focus.   
 
CREDITS  
Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mim_beanie/">Miriam Rizvi</a> Producer: Kelsey Menzies  Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone Managing Producer: Todd Stevens

Secrets of a Self-Starter takes you behind the scenes of real, one-on-one business mentoring sessions with emerging female founders and some of Australia’s top entrepreneurial minds.This season features unfiltered conversations between celebrated mentor Lorraine Murphy and finalists from the Accelerator for Enterprising Women’s Kickstarter Challenge, a national program supporting women to turn bold ideas into thriving businesses. From redefining women’s health to tackling calendar chaos, every episode is packed with practical advice, honest insights, and moments of clarity you won’t hear anywhere else.

Be a fly on the wall. Get inspired. And back yourself.
Brought to you by the Accelerator for Enterprising Women.

Secrets of a Self-Starter takes you behind the scenes of real, one-on-one business mentoring sessions with emerging female founders and some of Australia&rsquo;s top entrepreneurial minds.This season features unfiltered conversations between celebrated mentor Lorraine Murphy and finalists from the Accelerator for Enterprising Women&rsquo;s Kickstarter Challenge, a national program supporting women to turn bold ideas into thriving businesses. From redefining women&rsquo;s health to tackling calendar chaos, every episode is packed with practical advice, honest insights, and moments of clarity you won&rsquo;t hear anywhere else. Be a fly on the wall. Get inspired. And back yourself. Brought to you&nbsp;by the Accelerator for Enterprising Women.

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