In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Women's Health & Mindset Coach, Nikki Chamberlain. Biz Secrets Exposed is our fortnightly interview series where we bring you inspiring stories and actionable tips from our Fusion Biz Co. members and other successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, Nikki Chamberlain, an ex high school teacher, turned coach shares her inspiring journey of how she founded her business after wanting more flexibility to be with her two daughters. Nikki shares a rock bottom moment, of having a less than desirable launch (after 3 successful launches), and how she used her own mindset techniques to find the lessons and silver lining. During the interview, Nikki also provides valuable health and wellness tips, including how to get off the diet cycle, how the toxic positivity movement can be more damaging than not, and how to start to accept your body which will have an energetic flow on effect in all areas of your life. Listen in to hear Nikki's rock bottom moment, imposter syndrome story, biggest win, juicy secret, health tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business and health goals. ABOUT NIKKI CHAMBERLAIN: Nikki is a women's health and mindset coach (with a background as a high school teacher) and mum of two beautiful little girls. She teaches women everything they need to know about food and movement, as well as how their brains work, so that they can get off the diet cycle, grow their confidence and break free from the mindsets holding them back. Follow Nikki on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/nikkiccoaching/ Book your free 15 minute health chat with Nikki: https://calendly.com/nikkichamberlaincoaching/letschat15 To find out how you can get connected with Nikki and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/ Join our community of powerhouse businesswomen in Perth: https://fusionbizco.com.au/joinus/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Baby Sleep Consultant, Donna Moala Biz Secrets Exposed is our fortnightly interview series where we bring you inspiring stories and actionable tips from our Fusion Biz Co. members and other successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, Donna Moala, a renowned baby sleep specialist and founder of Bub2Sleep, shares her inspiring journey of how she founded her business after being a stay at home mum for 10 years. Donna shares a rock bottom moment, of being betrayed by people she was working with, and how she has had to learn to reparent her daughters as they have grown into the teenage years. During the interview, Donna also provides valuable baby sleep and parenting tips, and how we can navigate this alongside our own businesses. Listen in to hear Donna's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, parenting tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. ABOUT DONNA MOALA: Founder of Bub2sleep, a certified Sleep Sense consultant and a mum of three. After starting my journey into motherhood, I became so passionate about creating healthy sleep foundations for my own family and wanted to be able to share this with other families on their journey to better sleep. I especially love helping mothers, as I understand that being a mum for the first time is both wonderful and challenging. With a kind and nurturing approach, I’ve developed gentle sleep methods that have empowered parents all over the world to be able to support their baby to blissful sleep. My belief is that with good sleep, you can deal with anything! Follow Donna on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/dare2datedebbie/ and https://www.instagram.com/debbieriversdatingexpert/ Work with Donna: https://bub2sleep.com.au/ To find out how you can get connected with Donna and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/ Join our community of powerhouse businesswomen in Perth: https://fusionbizco.com.au/joinus/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Relationship & Dating Expert, Debbie Rivers. Biz Secrets Exposed is our fortnightly interview series where we bring you inspiring stories and actionable tips from our Fusion Biz Co. members and other successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, Debbie Rivers, a dating expert and creator of Perth's premier singles events and relationship coaching, shares her inspiring journey from divorce to finding love and success in the dating industry. After going through her own divorce at 42, Debbie turned her experience into an opportunity by creating singles events in Perth, aiming to provide a safe and enjoyable space for singles to connect and potentially find love. Debbie's personal success story adds credibility to her expertise, as she met her now-husband at one of her own events, proving that her approach works. During the interview, Debbie provides valuable dating tips, emphasizing the importance of self-love, authenticity, and being open to new experiences. In addition to her dating advice, Debbie opens up about the challenges she faced throughout her 10 year business journey. Listen in to hear Debbie's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, dating tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. ABOUT DEBBIE RIVERS: Debbie Rivers is a Relationship Expert who works with singles and couples, she is also the founder of Dare2Date - Perth's best singles events and speed dating. Debbie’s been doing this for over a decade and is consumed with empowering people to be successful in love. She is obsessed with having bigger conversations about love, dating and relationships. You know, the ones that change lives. She has been where you are and not just in a vague, “Oh I get it,” way. But, I’ve seriously been where you are. Debbie’s motto is that it is never too late to have the life you have imagined. Follow Debbie on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/dare2datedebbie/ and https://www.instagram.com/debbieriversdatingexpert/ Work with Debbie: https://debbierivers.com.au/ To find out how you can get connected with Debbie and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/ Join our community of powerhouse businesswomen in Perth: https://fusionbizco.com.au/joinus/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Serial Entrepreneur and Business Veteran, Lala Macnab. Biz Secrets Exposed is our fortnightly interview series where we bring you inspiring stories and actionable tips from our Fusion Biz Co. members and other successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, I sit down with Lala Macnab, a successful entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the business world. Lala shares her inspiring journey, including the many breakdowns she faced along the way that ultimately led to her breakthroughs, how the pandemic forced her to re-evaluate her goals, and ultimately led her to discover her true passion for helping others, and how she is now working towards an exciting end game! She also talks about the importance of listening to your intuition, and shares valuable insights on how to stay relevant in a constantly evolving business landscape. Lala leaves us with an inspiring message on the power of following our passions and the importance of being true to ourselves. If you're looking for some guidance and inspiration on how to navigate your business during challenging times, this episode is a must-listen. Listen in to hear Lala's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. ABOUT LALA MACNAB: Meet Lala Macnab, the passionate entrepreneur behind The Lala Group and a business coach with a heart of gold. With over 20 years of experience in starting, operating, and growing small businesses, Lala is a true veteran in the business world. As the creator and working owner of Paper and Ink Studio, The Creative Republic, Lala for Business, and Good Vibes Scents, Lala has turned her love for creativity and business into successful ventures that she's proud of. Lala is known for her kind and empathetic approach to coaching, and her clients love how she helps them achieve their business goals without ever making them feel judged or overwhelmed. She firmly believes that every small business owner has the potential to succeed, and her mission is to help them unlock their full potential. Follow Lala on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/lalaforbusiness/ Book an hour of power with Lala: (Normally $380, Fusion rate is $290): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15408671&appointmentType=43462322 To find out how you can get connected with Lala and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews High Performance Coach, Harmony Jade Biz Secrets Exposed is our fortnightly interview series where we bring you inspiring stories and actionable tips from our Fusion Biz Co. members and successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, I sit down with Harmony, a High Performance Cpach, who left her high-stress corporate job and sold her house to travel in her van across Australia in search of a more fulfilling life. Harmony shares her journey of self-discovery and how she became a yogi, finding freedom and peace in the open road, and eventually Perth! Harmony talks about the stressful corporate job that led her to reconsider her life's direction. She shares her process of letting go of the security and comfort of a corporate job and selling her house to live on the road in a van. Harmony also talks about the challenges she faced during the transition, including learning how to be still, rather than in a state of doing all the time. Harmony shares how her journey on the road led her to discover yoga and how it became an essential part of her daily routine. She talks about how yoga has helped her connect with her body, mind, and spirit, and find inner peace and balance. And how she decided to take a course and teach others. Harmony also shares some tips for others who may be experiencing burn out and considering a similar journey of self-discovery. Listen in to hear Harmony's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. ABOUT HARMONY: A self-proclaimed business nerd from way back, Harmony is an avid traveller, yogi, and women's life and Business Coach. Her passion is to teach others her method to #LYBL (living your best life) through her life’s work in both business and yogic teachings. After experiencing extensive burnout in 2018, resulting in severe stress, anxiety, depression and, well, no life (at least that’s how it felt), Harmony was left with little choice other than to claim back her health and well-being to create a better quality of life for herself. So, she went all in on her own damn life and quit her 20-year corporate career, sold her house, and hit the road full-time in a caravan, traveling solo around Australia. Now she is passionate about helping business and career women just like you, cultivate a better work-life balance and chase your big AF dreams in life and biz! Follow Harmony on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/harmony__jade/ Check out Harmony's upcoming retreats: https://www.harmonyjade.com.au/links To find out how you can get connected with Harmony and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Abundance and Money Mindset Coach, Dr Susannah Piek Biz Secrets Exposed is our fortnightly interview series where we bring you inspiring stories and actionable tips from our Fusion Biz Co. members and successful entrepreneurs. In this episode, I sit down with Suse, a successful bookkeeper turned money mindset coach who shares her transformational journey from feeling burnt out and overwhelmed to a feeling of freedom. Suse shares her personal story of how she transformed her life and business through abundance habits. She talks about the importance of setting boundaries, managing her time and energy effectively, and learning to say no. She also explains how she overcame her fear of charging her worth and discovered the value of abundance mindset in her life . Suse shares her top abundance habits and how they can help you achieve financial freedom and success in your businesses. She also provides practical tips and strategies for incorporating abundance habits into your daily routine. Suse also opens up about her rock bottom moment, when she had to face all her fears such as increasing her prices, resulting in clients leaving, and restructuring her business to scale.  But it's not all serious business talk!  Suse also shares her biggest win, and how it felt to see her hard work pay off in a big way by taking time out of her business to recharge  Listen in to hear Suse's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. ABOUT DR SUSANNAH PIEK: Dr Susannah Piek is a Xero specialist bookkeeper offering money mindset coaching as the missing piece to wealth creation. In her early career, she worked as a scientist, before her love for numbers saw her embrace the world of bookkeeping. This evolved into a 10 year career in the bookkeeping industry, helping dozens of Australian entrepreneurs to master their money. She launched her own bookkeeping biz, Santosha in 2017. Over the last decade she has successfully built two multi-six figure businesses while helping hundreds of other business owners do the same through her bookkeeping magic. And while helping small businesses with their finances, she came to understand that all financial success has a common thread – a healthy money mindset. It was this realisation that led her to train as a mindset coach and launch her second biz, Dr Susannah Piek – Expert in Abundance and Money Mindset to fundamentally change the way entrepreneurs feel about money. She wants to share this magic mindset formula with other entrepreneurs so they too can revolutionise the way they feel about money. By combining her bookkeeping practice with money mindset coaching, she wants to help YOU invite infinite wealth, abundance and joy into your life. SUSE offers a FREE Money mindset assessment call, BOOK HERE: https://calendly.com/susannah-santosha/money_mindset_call Follow Dr Susannah Piek on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/drsusannahpiek/ Suse will be speaking at our upcoming Fusion Biz Co. event in Perth, check it out here: https://fusionbizco.com.au/event/abundance-habits-to-explode-your-profit-feat-suse-piek/  To find out how you can get connected with Suse and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Architectural Designer, CEO & Founder of The Prestart Studio, Bame Mukuria Biz Secrets Exposed is our fortnightly interview series where we bring you inspiring stories and actionable tips from our Fusion Biz Co. members who are successful entrepreneurs.   In this episode, we're joined by Bame Mukuria, the founder of The Prestart Studio, an architectural design firm. Bame shares her inspiring journey from working 10 years in the industry, to quitting her job and building a successful business that's making a difference in people's lives, and doubling her income! Bame talks about the importance of timing and relationships in business, and how the right opportunities and people can present themselves at just the right moment. She shares some of the tips and tricks she's learned along the way, from trusting in divine timing, and having a strong vision for her life. Bame also opens up about her rock bottom moment, when she hit a setback in her business and was forced to embrace change and the natural flow of business.  But it's not all serious business talk!  Bame also shares her biggest win, and how it felt to see her hard work pay off in a big way. You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation about the power of divine timing in business. Tune in now! Listen in to hear Bame's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals.  ABOUT BAME MUKURIA:  Bame Mukuria is the founder of The Prestart Studio, a qualified Architectural Designer with over 10 years industry experience working with some of Perth's most reputable home builders. Residential design is her happy place, and she has 2 beautiful daughters, loves a glass of Marlborough Sauv Blanc, gardening and good music! Get in touch with Bame via IG: https://www.instagram.com/theprestartstudio/  To find out how you can get connected with Bame and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews SEO and Google Ads Expert, CEO & Founder of The Search Republic, Sonja Pototzki-Raymond. Biz Secrets Exposed is our fortnightly interview series where we bring you inspiring stories and actionable tips from our Fusion Biz Co. members who are successful entrepreneurs.  Today, we're thrilled to have with us Sonja Pototzki-Raymond, a renowned SEO and Google Ads expert who has built a successful business from scratch. However, her journey hasn't been easy, as she has faced online trolling and cyberbullying. In this episode, Sonja shares her story, along with valuable insights on SEO and Google Ads. Sonja's shares her personal story of starting a business, including the challenges she faced and how she overcame them. She also talks about the online trolling that she faced, and how she turned that negativity into motivation to build a successful business. She also share her expertise on SEO and Google Ads, and discusses the latest trends in these fields, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid.  Learn how to optimize your website and ads for better visibility and reach. Listen in to hear Sonja's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. ABOUT SONJA POTOTZKI-RAYMOND: Sonja Pototzki-Raymond MSc is a CEO, Google Search Expert, Speaker and Business Coach helping her community outrank their competitors online. A force to be reckoned with, in 2018, Sonja founded The Search Republic (formerly known as The Marketing Republiq), and within 4 years, has generated over $350 million in sales for her clients. With a global footprint and a long client waitlist, The Search Republic is now one of Australia’s most in-demand Google-accredited digital agencies. Educated with an honour’s degree and master’s in marketing, Sonja combines her Google Search smarts with her big heart, passionate about making a difference to her client’s bottom line, the environment and the business community. With 17 years of global marketing and advertising experience, including working for many high profile international brands – Guinness, Jameson, Nestle, L’oreal, Special K and Benefit Cosmetics, to name a few, Sonja is renowned for accelerating growth and transforming businesses using ethical, effective and sustainable Google Search strategies. If you’re keen to learn more about Google search follow Sonja on Instagram @sonjathesearchqueen Sonja #GirlBoss uses her extensive digital marketing agency experience to offer you honest and professional business growth with transparent results. We think you are going to LOVE Sonja, she fits the Fusion ethos perfectly – living and breathing connection and authenticity. Find out how you can work with Sonja here: https://www.thesearchrepublic.com.au/ Follow Sonja on IG to lear more about Google Search: https://www.instagram.com/sonjathesearchqueen/ To find out how you can get connected with Sonja and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews Chason Gripton from Westide Insurance Specialists. Listen in to hear Chason's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. Fusion Biz Co. is so excited to partner with Westside Insurance in 2023 to introduce you to a team of people who truly care about YOU and your business insurance needs! From Professional Indemnity, to Public & Product Liability, to Business Interruption Insurance and MORE - Westside are at your service and by your side. WHO IS WESTSIDE INSURANCE: Founded in 2012, Westside is an agile and highly experienced team of insurance professionals. Each year they deliver market-leading value, choice and advice to business customers across Western Australia, as authorised representatives of Insurance Advisernet – one of Australia’s most respected general insurance networks. Locally-owned and operated from their offices at Kwinana Beach and Burswood, they are proud WA locals with an in-depth knowledge of local insurance needs. Their customers include businesses of all sizes and industries. You’ll be seeing a lot more of Westside Insurance at our Fusion events this year! Can’t wait? Contact Chason today on 0407 505 019 or [email protected] to get your insurance sorted.  Check them out: https://westis.com.au/ ABOUT CHASON GRIPTON: Chason is a career insurance professional who has worked in the industry for 20 years and has gained vast experience across all lines of General Insurance, including claims management. Over the years, Chason has spent time with some of Australia’s most respected broking houses and has been with Westside Insurance Specialists for over 2 years now and couldn’t be happier. She is energised by helping her clients and always brings a proactive approach to her relationships, assisting wherever and whenever she can. To find out how you can get connected with Chason and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/

In this episode of Biz Secrets Exposed, Fusion Biz Co. Founder Ashley Matkovic interviews founder of Luxe Copy, and creator of the COPY.CLIQUE, Jaye Roberts. Jaye shares how she started her business in the middle of the pandemic after wanting more freedom,  how she got her first client within 1 week of posting on Instagram, and how she launched her membership to a small list with a 50% sign up rate!  Proving that good copy converts. She also gets real with us and shares a time that many business owners face, receiving negative feedback from a client and how she dealt with that. Jaye also shares some great copywriting tips that you can implement today and start seeing real results  Listen in to Jaye's rock bottom moment, biggest win, juicy secret, industry tips and go-to mindset and self care hacks to keep you inspired to kick your business goals. ABOUT JAYE ROBERTS: Jaye Roberts is a copywriter who specialises in website, sales and launch copy for businesses who aren’t afraid to stand out with their brand out and use their words (for the greater good, obviously). Building a business based on personality, influence, connection and inclusivity, she’s known to make, break and bend the “rules” of marketing/ copywriting in order to change the game and stand the fuck out. LUXE.COPY offers done for you copywriting services and proudly spits words for some of the biggest names in Insta-biz, helping them finesse their tone of voice and market their services resulting in big impact, sold out programs and money in the bank. With an obnoxious need to prove that your words matter, Jaye created the COPY.CLIQUE. An online community designed to teach business owners how to strategically DIY their copy, build connections (with *their* humans) and sell using the power of words (aaaand a dash of human psychology). A proud people pusher, she enjoys making people squirm by going extra deep in copy brief sessions and pushing the limits to make the most impact in business and this crazy thing we call life. Follow Jaye on IG: https://www.instagram.com/_luxecopy/ To find out how you can get connected with Jaye and other powerhouse female entrepreneurs in Perth, check out Fusion Biz Co: https://fusionbizco.com.au/