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I Started a Business
Welcome ecommerce enthusiasts, small business owners and entrepreneurs alike!
Our podcast is here to inspire, motivate and encourage you along your business journey. In each episode you’ll hear from one of our incredible members as they share stories and chat through their ecommerce journey - from why they started, how they’re going, the highs & lows and everything in between.
I Started a Business is hosted by CLIK Collective, the first co-working space built around the needs of an ecommerce…
Episodes
I Started a BusinessTaking the Creative Leap with Teggun Ashleigh | The Colour Collab
In this episode, we sit down with Teggun from The Colour Collab to chat about taking creative risks, backing yourself and building a business around what you…
I Started a BusinessBeyond the Numbers: Setting Financial Dreams with Tim Henry | Aspire Planning
In this episode of I Started a Business, we sat down with Tim Henry, founder of Aspire Planning, to chat about a different way of thinking about financial…
I Started a BusinessFrom New York to Melbourne: The Story of Mat’s Hot Shop
This month’s podcast features Mat Garthwaite from Mat’s Hot Shop, a Melbourne legend who’s been selling hot sauces since 2019. From locally made sauces to…
I Started a BusinessBehind the Shine: Building a Jewellery Brand Through Inspiration & Connection - David Adams | Silver Australia
This month’s podcast features David from Silver Australia, who shares the journey from packing jewellery orders at home to building a thriving jewellery brand…
I Started a Business⭐️ From a Family Kitchen to National Shelves: Spicing Up the Everyday Evangeline Tee | AUNTY JENNY
In this episode of I Started a Business, we sit down with Eva — one of the founders of Aunty Jenny Spices, a no-nasties spice brand sourced fresh from farms in…
I Started a BusinessFrom Madagascar to Australia: Weaving Heritage into Modern Living Will Buono | TANORA
In this episode of I Started a Business, we chat with Will, founder of TANORA, a brand inspired by Madagascan heritage and Australian living, known for its…
I Started a BusinessFrom Japan to Melbourne: Building Connection Through Homeware - Hans & Febby | With Miles Store
In this episode of I Started a Business, we sat down with Hans and Febby - the founders behind With Miles Store. Based in Melbourne, they’re building a brand…
I Started a BusinessFrom Seeking Community to Leading One: The 16 Year Evolution of Quirky Cooking - Jo Whitton | Quirky Cooking
Jo Whitton's journey began in 2008, when she turned to nutrient dense, traditional foods to address her family’s health challenges, food intolerances and her…
I Started a BusinessFrom Dancer & Counsellor to Best Friend Business Partners: The Calla Collective Story - Andi & Kim | Calla Collective
In this episode of I Started a Business, we had the pleasure of chatting with Andi and Kim - the duo behind Calla Collective. Best friends turned business…
I Started a BusinessThe Taste of Australia: From Naturopath to Native Food Expert - Julie Merlet | NATIF
Julie from NATIF joins us on the podcast to share her journey from naturopathy to native food expert. We chat about ethical sourcing, MasterChef moments, her…
I Started a BusinessUnwrapping GIFTROO: From House Deposit to Hampers With Purpose - Aidan McEvoy I GIFTROO
In this episode we’re joined by Aidan McEvoy, one half of the duo behind GIFTROO who are redefining thoughtful corporate gifting. What started as a gut…
I Started a BusinessFrom Park to Pantry: How Two Sisters Grew a Community Café into a National Purpose-Driven Brand - Bec and Narelle Thompson I Cubbyhouse Canteen
Sisters Bec and Narelle Thompson, the duo behind Cubbyhouse Canteen, share how their beloved parkside café in Armadale has grown over 15 years into a…
I Started a BusinessBeyond the Heat: From Corporate Consulting to Founding Nuvie Saunas - Simon Brosolo I Nuvie Saunas
What happens when a personal health diagnosis sparks a business idea that not only reshapes your family’s life but also helps others reimagine their own health…
I Started a BusinessFrom Poker Pro to Growth Agency: The Calculated Risks That Built Hatch - Dharann Moganaraju. I Hatch Agency
This month's podcast features Daz, who made the leap from the poker tables through startups and textbook publishing to building Hatch Agency, a growth agency…
I Started a BusinessBehind the Glow - Tiffany Yuan I SULSKIN
In this episode, we chat with Tiffany Yuan, the woman behind SUL - a skincare brand dedicated to helping people feel confident in their own skin. Tiffany…
I Started a BusinessBrewed Differently - Tim Devlin | Atypical Coffee
In this episode, we chat with Tim Devlin, co-founder of Atypical - a coffee brand built on a shared love of Asian coffee and a desire to do things differently…
I Started a BusinessThe Heart Behind the Hamper - Cathy Shaw | Just Surprise Me
Just Surprise Me helps people show love and gratitude through curated gift boxes filled with locally made goodness. Cathy Shaw first discovered the brand while…
I Started a BusinessMaternity Leave to Business Leap - Megan Mallen | Mini Hippo
Mini Hippo curates thoughtful, fun, and functional food storage solutions for busy families. In this episode, founder Megan Mallen shares how maternity leave…
I Started a BusinessSelling Cars to Shaping Careers - Alex Bompane | Alexium
Alexium redefines sales training, empowering professionals with the tools to communicate, connect, and close with confidence. In this episode, Alex shares how…
I Started a BusinessBeyond the Toy Aisle – Sarah and Chris Haines | Toybox Tales
Toybox Tales reimagines the purpose of toys, curating a collection that inspires learning, development, and a sense of nostalgia for all ages. In this episode…
I Started a BusinessGifting with Purpose - Minaret Shore | MiniGem Comfort
Redefining meaningful gifting, MiniGem Comfort crafts purpose-driven packs designed to bring calm and connection during life’s most challenging times. In this…
I Started a BusinessThe Energy Shift - Aloni Benau | Endorfix
In just 11 months, Endorfix has sold over a million transdermal patches, with 40,000 return customers driving its rapid growth. In this episode, Endorfix…
I Started a BusinessRevelations in Real Estate - Pooven Bala | Auction Reporters
Frustrated by the lack of accessible auction results and market transparency while searching for his own property, Pooven realized how valuable this data could…
I Started a BusinessBeyond the Denim - Sarah Epstein | Kireina
Just before the world turned upside down with COVID, Sarah identified a gap in the market and launched her fashion brand, Kireina. As trends shifted during the…
I Started a BusinessHandmade with Love - Joni Lim | Wood With Words
While seven months pregnant with her second child, Joni listed her handmade Christmas ornaments on Facebook and local groups under "Joni’s Pop-Up Shop." The…
I Started a BusinessA Recipe for Success - Sarah Leung | Alg Seaweed
Growing up, Sarah always dreamed of becoming a dancer. However, after university and a few life twists, she decided to channel her creative flair into starting…
I Started a BusinessTurning Passion into Profit - Beth Wilson | Saint Jack Cosmetics
Beth's journey began during her makeup sessions with clients, where she made a simple yet profound observation: cleaning makeup brushes shouldn't be a hassle…
I Started a BusinessHerding Innovation - Darren Wolchyn | Smart Paddock
Darren's journey began with managing GPS tracking for golf carts, but a chance encounter with a farmer sparked a revolutionary idea: why not apply the same…
I Started a BusinessThe Beauty in Conversation - Lor Nicol | Lash By Lash
After a coffee date with a friend, Lor found herself intrigued by her friend's appearance, all thanks to a stunning set of eyelashes. This initial curiosity…
I Started a BusinessThe Beauty of Business Partners - Sharleen & Vivian | The Beauty Fridge
With entrepreneurial spirit running in both Sharleen and Vivian’s families, it was only a matter of time before they embarked on their own business journey. In…
I Started a BusinessFinding Work-Life Balance through Blooms - Samantha Gallagher | Peach and Petals
With a passion for flowers, a one-day floristry course under her belt and many late nights on Youtube, Samantha took a chance and started her own floristry…
I Started a BusinessFrom Side Hustle to Wholesale Giant - Melinda Farley | Kollektive
Four years on from selling her business, Mel was presented with an opportunity to purchase her business, BABYink, back for $100k. With some life savings behind…
I Started a BusinessApproaching Business With an Open Heart - Sarah Fisher | denu
Emerging from an inspired moment in a bathtub 16 years ago, Sarah has nurtured her vision into a collection of hair, body, and home products meticulously…
I Started a BusinessEcommerce Success through Customer-Centricity - Hangatu Wyld | The Salty Fox
Hangatu's story begins with a hunger for change, feeling limited in her previous role as a B2B digital marketer and a desire to make her own decisions. When…
I Started a BusinessCrowdfunding for a Body Inclusive Brand - Maria Baker | Nobody’s Princess
Maria takes us back to an unforgettable snow trip in 2018, where a conversation with friends sparked a fire within her to revolutionize snow apparel for women…
I Started a BusinessLeaving the Corporate World for a Life of Creative Freedom - Fiona Tang | Fiona Ariva
Fiona made the decision to leave her successful corporate career and embrace her inner artist in 2018 when she was only “living for the weekends”. She wanted…
I Started a BusinessMaking Profit in Year 1 - Daniel Kitay | Funday Sweets
With a desire to start his own business and take control of his destiny, Daniel set off to the USA and UK for a jam-packed weekend to discover the innovative…
I Started a BusinessFrom Startup to Sold For $35M - Hannah Spilva | LVLY
It all started when two friends who worked in the creative industry found themselves living away from home and missing their family and friends. It was when…
I Started a BusinessFunctional Fashion with a Loyal Following - Kerryn Moscicki | Radical Yes
Radical Yes is a brand based around “Flat Shoe Liberation” an idea that gives women permission to come at the world from a truly grounded perspective, a…
I Started a BusinessMaking Magic in a Niche Market - Nicole Keleher | My Christmas
What do you do when you notice a gap in the market? You start a business! For Nicole, that meant bringing stylish, elegant Christmas decorations to Australia…
I Started a BusinessKeeping Up With Korean Skincare - Ruby Wang | Nudie Glow
Six years ago, Ruby quit her corporate job with a dream of starting her own business. While travelling Asia just two months later, she was immediately drawn to…
I Started a BusinessMother-Daughter Powerhouse Duo - Isabella Bennetts-Roberts | OiOi
With the birth of her baby girl Isabella, Lisa Bennetts, the founder of OiOi struggled to find the perfect bag to carry all the things to care for her newborn…
I Started a BusinessSolid Brother Duo Launch a GPS Tracker - Nathan Torkar | Solid GPS
When their neighbourhood was struck by a series of car and motorbike burglaries, Nathan and Trent Torkar knew they had to take action. With trial and error…
I Started a BusinessStraight Out of School to Streetwear Design - Jasper Mutimer | Mutimer
Mutimer provides a space to channel Jasper’s creativity where he pulls inspiration from movies and pop culture to create his streetwear collection. He fondly…
I Started a BusinessTapping into the Tall Market - Natalie Matthews | Height of Fashion
When Natalie, who’s 6 foot 3, moved to Australia in 2014, she noticed a gap in the market for tall women’s apparel. Since she struggled her whole life finding…
I Started a BusinessFinding Success Through Kickstarter - Gabby Samkova | SomerSide
While living abroad, Gabby was shocked to see the amount of plastic and pollution that was floating around the oceans and she knew she had to make a change…
I Started a BusinessBlooming in Business - Courtney Ray | Daily Blooms
Newly married and on a flight to her honeymoon, Courtney decided that this new chapter in her life would not involve returning to her career in accounting and…
I Started a BusinessEmpowering Australians to Shop Ethically - Daniel Kagan | Part & Parcel
Daniel has a mission - all Australians deserve to eat well and shop ethically. He strives to achieve this by empowering his customers to make confident…
I Started a BusinessDelivering a Better Vet Experience at Home - Morgan Coleman | Vets on Call
Morgan had 3 things in mind when starting a business. He wanted it to be scalable, it had something he could do from anywhere and it had to have the potential…
I Started a BusinessShaking Up The Spice World - Jordyn Evans | Mingle Seasoning
One Sunday afternoon, Jordyn found herself cleaning out her pantry and discovered all the hidden nasty ingredients in store-bought seasonings, spices and…
I Started a BusinessBeing Her Own Boss - Emily Redmond | Peach Underwear
Her passion for ecommerce plus a background in marketing & disappointment in the underwear game led Emily to build the underwear brand of her dreams. In this…