Would the you of four years ago recognise you today? What about the you who you might be four years from now? 

In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares with you a reflection triggered by a photo taken over four yeas ago, and what she would say to that person now. 

If you’re sitting on the fence about starting that idea you have, you need to hear this. 

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Would the you of four years ago recognise you today? What about the you who you might be four years from now? 
In this episode your host, Kim Kerton, shares with you a reflection triggered by a photo taken over four yeas ago, and what she would say to that person now. 
If you’re sitting on the fence about starting that idea you have, you need to hear this. 
Connect with Kim on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-kerton/">LinkedIn</a> 
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A business podcast for the brave self-employed.

Growing your own business can be one of the most gratifying, wonderful, life-changing experiences around. It’s also scary as hell. This is a weekly podcast for the ones who have made the brave decision to employ themselves anyway.

We're for the full gamut of business experience - from Solopreneurs, Side-hustlers, Micro-business, Small Business, Medium business, Independent, VC backed, Bootstrapped and more - here for the real stories and priceless insights of it all, well beyond the PR headlines.

Join fellow business-builder Kim Kerton as she dives into the realities of starting something from scratch, helping you feel less alone in the lows and reminding you of the highs that make it all worthwhile. Hear real talk and raw feels from people right in the thick of it and feel seen as you listen.

Small business is tough - all business is tough - it will be one of the most intense things you'll ever do but it will also be the most impactful experience you can imagine. So surround yourself with a community of business owners willing to share with you their learnings, from those a few steps ahead, to many business milestones ahead, and even those just behind, and feel supported to build the business of your unique dreams. 

This is a podcast built to support you to build your own small business, to tackle the statistics and keep more of us in business for ourselves. To say thanks, you can support this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod

Get in touch at unemployedandafraid.com.au to be part of the show or to become a sponsor (we would love the support!).

Connect on the socials @unemployedandafraid on IG and @unemployedandafraidpod on TikTok

A business podcast for the brave self-employed.
Growing your own business can be one of the most gratifying, wonderful, life-changing experiences around. It’s also scary as hell. This is a weekly podcast for the ones who have made the brave decision to employ themselves anyway.
We're for the full gamut of business experience - from Solopreneurs, Side-hustlers, Micro-business, Small Business, Medium business, Independent, VC backed, Bootstrapped and more - here for the real stories and priceless insights of it all, well beyond the PR headlines.
Join fellow business-builder Kim Kerton as she dives into the realities of starting something from scratch, helping you feel less alone in the lows and reminding you of the highs that make it all worthwhile. Hear real talk and raw feels from people right in the thick of it and feel seen as you listen.
Small business is tough - all business is tough - it will be one of the most intense things you'll ever do but it will also be the most impactful experience you can imagine. So surround yourself with a community of business owners willing to share with you their learnings, from those a few steps ahead, to many business milestones ahead, and even those just behind, and feel supported to build the business of your unique dreams. 
This is a podcast built to support you to build your own small business, to tackle the statistics and keep more of us in business for ourselves. To say thanks, you can support this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod">buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod</a>
Get in touch at <a href="https://www.unemployedandafraid.com.au/">unemployedandafraid.com.au</a> to be part of the show or to become a sponsor (we would love the support!).
Connect on the socials <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unemployedandafraid/">@unemployedandafraid</a> on IG and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@unemployedandafraidpod">@unemployedandafraidpod</a> on TikTok

Unemployed & Afraid

Why Whatever You Start Doesn’t Matter

Developing a business of any scale all comes down to personal growth.

It will teach you things about yourself you needed to learn, break you down, build you back up, then get you doing it all over again – because what business owner doesn’t have another two or three ideas kicking around.

Nikki Williams is sharing her business building story with you today, she’s the Founder of Mentwell which is a really interesting and important business.  

In this chat you’ll hear about:
Business development as a coping mechanism
How long it can take to get a yes
Why not to be afraid of someone stealing your idea
Figuring out your sell as you sell it
The value in building with your potential customers
The journey of seeking finance and the frustrating realities for socially led businesses
And why to prioritise your own wellness for the sake of your business

It will leave you feeling like you can do anything, because you can.

Check out Mentwell Online

Follow them on IG @Mentwellau

And connect with Nikki on LinkedIn

You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes.

And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn

Join our Facebook Group

And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod

You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn

or via unemployedandafraid.com.au

Developing a business of any scale all comes down to personal growth.
It will teach you things about yourself you needed to learn, break you down, build you back up, then get you doing it all over again – because what business owner doesn’t have another two or three ideas kicking around.
Nikki Williams is sharing her business building story with you today, she’s the Founder of Mentwell which is a really interesting and important business.  
In this chat you’ll hear about:
<ul>
<li>Business development as a coping mechanism</li>
<li>How long it can take to get a yes</li>
<li>Why not to be afraid of someone stealing your idea</li>
<li>Figuring out your sell as you sell it</li>
<li>The value in building with your potential customers</li>
<li>The journey of seeking finance and the frustrating realities for socially led businesses</li>
<li>And why to prioritise your own wellness for the sake of your business</li>
</ul>
It will leave you feeling like you can do anything, because you can.
Check out <a href="https://www.mentwell.com.au/">Mentwell Online</a>
Follow them on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mentwellau/">@Mentwellau</a>
And connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-williams100/">Nikki on LinkedIn</a>
You can find more show notes and transcripts at <a href="https://www.unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes">unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes.</a>
And don’t forget to follow Unemployed &amp; Afraid on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unemployedandafraid/?hl=en">IG</a> , <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@unemployedandafraidpod">TikTok</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/unemployed-afraid">LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/unemployedandafraid">Join our Facebook Group</a>
And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod">buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod</a>
You can reach your host on email <a href="mailto:kim@unemployedandafraid.com">kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au</a> on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodsideofthebed_/?hl=en">IG</a> on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-kerton/">LinkedIn</a>
or via <a href="https://www.unemployedandafraid.com.au/">unemployedandafraid.com.au</a>

“Practice Stepping Through Fear Regularly In All Facets Of Your Life,” Nikki Williams, Founder of Mentwell

If you’ve ever thought about entering your business for an award, but felt the ick, he fear, the “I don’t know what I’m doing here and probably won’t win” feels - this episode is for you. 

Your host, Kim Kerton, shares with you her experience entering awards and some surprising upsides, and lowside, that came with it, which might just help you win your own. 

This podcast is here for you, to support you with your business building dreams by keeping it real, inspiring you often and ensuring your experience is validated so that you can keep on going. 

If you love listening, please consider voting for Unemployed & Afraid in the Australian Podcast Awards People’s Choice Vote by following This Link.

Follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG ,LinkedIn and TikTok

Connect with Kim on LinkedIn

Subscribe to the Unemployed & Afraid newsletter at unemployedandafraid.com.au

Join our Facebook Group

And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa atbuymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod

If you’ve ever thought about entering your business for an award, but felt the ick, he fear, the “I don’t know what I’m doing here and probably won’t win” feels - this episode is for you. 
Your host, Kim Kerton, shares with you her experience entering awards and some surprising upsides, and lowside, that came with it, which might just help you win your own. 
This podcast is here for you, to support you with your business building dreams by keeping it real, inspiring you often and ensuring your experience is validated so that you can keep on going. 
If you love listening, please consider voting for Unemployed &amp; Afraid in the Australian Podcast Awards People’s Choice Vote by following <a href="https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting">This Link.</a> 
Follow Unemployed &amp; Afraid on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/unemployedandafraid/?hl=en"> IG</a> ,<a href="https://www.threads.net/@unemployedandafraid"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/unemployed-afraid">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@unemployedandafraidpod">TikTok</a>
Connect with Kim on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-kerton/">LinkedIn</a> 
Subscribe to the Unemployed &amp; Afraid newsletter at <a href="http://unemployedandafraid.com.au">unemployedandafraid.com.au</a> 
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/unemployedandafraid">Join our Facebook Group</a>
And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod"> </a><a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod">buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod</a>

The Thing About Entering Awards

The potential of what we can create when we just get moving is a factor of business building that never ceases to amaze with just the sheer possibilities of it all - this business story is exactly that.

It's just what you need to feel more confident in taking a risk to start and keep backing yourself into whatever comes next.

My guests today are onto their second business together in Podcasting, an industry that holds far more potential than meets the eye, and this one began from a somewhat simple email to Steven Bartlett.

Christiana Brenton and Georgie Holt, Co-Founders of Flight Studio share with us:
The personal and professional impact of duos
Why the story of you matters
The most important skill in founding a company
Why to tell everyone what you’re doing
A perspective on the pressure of opportunity
The transformative gift of allowing yourself to try
The practical application of failure
And what can only be described as a masterclass in leadership thinking

If you listened to this short solo episode you’ll know this conversation nearly didn’t see the light of day thanks to your host accidentally mucking up her own audio settings – but rather than shy away from it she owned it, learnt some new skills along the way, discovered the extraordinary generosity of business friends and trusted that although the audio isn’t quite as perfect as you would normally hear, you’ll forgive, because the content is just that great.

If you want to build an industry defining business and be the kind of leader that truly supports others to grow – you’re going to love this.

Learn more about Flight Studio Online, on LinkedIn and on Instagram

You can find more show notes and transcripts at unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes.

And don’t forget to follow Unemployed & Afraid on IG , TikTok and LinkedIn

Join our Facebook Group

And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod

You can reach your host on email kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au on IG on LinkedIn

or via unemployedandafraid.com.au

The potential of what we can create when we just get moving is a factor of business building that never ceases to amaze with just the sheer possibilities of it all - this business story is exactly that.
It's just what you need to feel more confident in taking a risk to start and keep backing yourself into whatever comes next.
My guests today are onto their second business together in Podcasting, an industry that holds far more potential than meets the eye, and this one began from a somewhat simple email to Steven Bartlett.
Christiana Brenton and Georgie Holt, Co-Founders of Flight Studio share with us:
<ul>
<li>The personal and professional impact of duos</li>
<li>Why the story of you matters</li>
<li>The most important skill in founding a company</li>
<li>Why to tell everyone what you’re doing</li>
<li>A perspective on the pressure of opportunity</li>
<li>The transformative gift of allowing yourself to try</li>
<li>The practical application of failure</li>
<li>And what can only be described as a masterclass in leadership thinking</li>
</ul>
If you listened to <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SDv9UtvFVHTcUFm79RVA5?si=d4083546779043eb">this short solo episode</a> you’ll know this conversation nearly didn’t see the light of day thanks to your host accidentally mucking up her own audio settings – but rather than shy away from it she owned it, learnt some new skills along the way, discovered the extraordinary generosity of business friends and trusted that although the audio isn’t quite as perfect as you would normally hear, you’ll forgive, because the content is just that great.
If you want to build an industry defining business and be the kind of leader that truly supports others to grow – you’re going to love this.
Learn more about Flight Studio <a href="https://flightstudio.com/">Online</a>, on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/flightstudionetwork/">LinkedIn</a> and on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/flightstudio/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
You can find more show notes and transcripts at <a href="https://www.unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes">unemployedandafraid.com.au/episodes.</a>
And don’t forget to follow Unemployed &amp; Afraid on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unemployedandafraid/?hl=en">IG</a> , <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@unemployedandafraidpod">TikTok</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/unemployed-afraid">LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/unemployedandafraid">Join our Facebook Group</a>
And show your support for this independent podcast and small business by shouting your host a cuppa at <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod">buymeacoffee.com/unemployedpod</a>
You can reach your host on email <a href="mailto:kim@unemployedandafraid.com">kim@unemployedandafraid.com.au</a> on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodsideofthebed_/?hl=en">IG</a> on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-kerton/">LinkedIn</a>
or via <a href="https://www.unemployedandafraid.com.au/">unemployedandafraid.com.au</a>

“For Anyone Who's Thinking About Being a Founder, It Might Be The Biggest Gift That You Ever Give Yourself,” Georgie Holt & Christiana Brenton, Co-Founders of Flight Studio

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