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Want to ride the highs and lows of biz ownership with the gals who get it? Tune into Girls Gotta Work Podcast, where we share the rad, the bad and the mad reality of running a biz, while bringing you a community jam packed full of biz owners just like YOU.

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October 7, 2025Episode 7430 min

Zero Clients, New City: How Networking Built Sabi Collective in Melbourne

This week on Girls Gotta Work, we sit down with Sam, founder of Sabi Collective, to talk about the reality of starting fresh new city, new career, zero clients.From making friends as an adult and finding people who really get you, to how photography became part of her everyday life, Sam shares the challenges and wins of building both a business and a community from the ground up.She also leaves us with her best advice on starting over, whether that’s in a new job, a new city, or even a whole new country.Tune in now for a dose of honesty, inspiration, and courage to take the leap.Connect with Sam on her website and Instagram.Get your Girls Gotta Work Merch here!Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaworkpodcast and TikTok @girlsgottaworkpodcast.Join our Girls Gotta Work Facebook GroupIf you loved this episode, share it with your biz besties and leave a review - we love the love! ❤️ HayleighThis podcast was produced by Good Chat Media

September 2, 2025Episode 7347 min

Navigating Trying to Conceive as a Business Owner with Heidi Dillon

TW: This episode may bring up tender feelings around fertility. If this topic doesn’t feel right for you right now, we encourage you to come back when it feels safe.This week on Girls Gotta Work, Hayleigh is joined by certified nutritionist Heidi Dillon for an open and heartfelt conversation about their fertility journeys and the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive.Heidi, who specialises in metabolic health for busy women, shares the pressure she felt while trying to conceive, the importance of having the right support team, and the unexpected moments of connection and strength that came from navigating this chapter with her partner.They also explore practical strategies for coping, both physically and emotionally. This episode is a gentle, honest look at a topic so many experience, but so few talk about.Connect with Heidi on her website and Instagram.Get your Girls Gotta Work Merch here!Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaworkpodcast and TikTok @girlsgottaworkpodcast.Join our Girls Gotta Work Facebook GroupIf you loved this episode, share it with your biz besties and leave a review - we love the love! ❤️ HayleighThis podcast was produced by Good Chat Media

August 5, 2025Episode 7228 min

5 Years, 5 Lessons: The Honest Truth About Building Hali Helper

This week on Girls Gotta Work, it's just Hayleigh behind the mic for a mid-season solo ep to celebrate a huge milestone, 5 years in business with Hali Helper!From the early days to the big wins (and even bigger lessons), Hayleigh shares the five biggest takeaways from building a business from the ground up. Spoiler alert: the real secret to it all… is you.If you're on your own business journey or need a reminder of what you're capable of, this one’s for you.Get your Girls Gotta Work Merch here!Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaworkpodcast and TikTok @girlsgottaworkpodcast.Join our Girls Gotta Work Facebook GroupIf you loved this episode, share it with your biz besties and leave a review - we love the love! ❤️ HayleighThis podcast was produced by Good Chat Media

June 24, 2025Episode 8035 min

Prepared, Not Paranoid - Tyrelle Beattie on Women’s Safety and Empowerment

Disclaimer: This episode discusses women’s safety and a real-life experience that led to the creation of Tyrelle’s business. While we don’t go into graphic detail, please take care while listening if this feels tender for you today.This week on Girls Gotta Work, we’re joined by Tyrelle Beattie, founder of Kepler Keychains, for a raw and powerful conversation about turning fear into empowerment.After a terrifying experience, Tyrelle was determined not to live in fear, and instead, built a brand and community helping others feel prepared, not paranoid. She shares the challenges of starting Kepler (including the battle to get insurance), the lives she’s impacted, and why creating safe spaces for women matters now more than ever.This one’s bold, honest, and deeply inspiring.Connect with Tyrelle on her website and Instagram.Get your Girls Gotta Work Merch here!Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaworkpodcast and TikTok @girlsgottaworkpodcast.Join our Girls Gotta Work Facebook GroupIf you loved this episode, share it with your biz besties and leave a review - we love the love! ❤️ HayleighThis podcast was produced by Good Chat Media

June 10, 2025Episode 7039 min

Hayley Philip on Taking Up Space and the Mindset Shift That Changed Everything

This week on Girls Gotta Work, we're joined by Hayley Philip for a powerful chat on creativity, burnout, and finding the courage to take up space. From a signwriting shop in Cairns to carving out their own creative paths in Melbourne, Hayley and Hayleigh reflect on the unexpected beginnings that led them here.They dive into the fear of failing, the pressure to play small, and the mindset shift that changed everything. If you’ve ever doubted your voice or felt like taking up space was “too much,” this episode will remind you: you are your greatest strength in business.Connect with Hayley on Insta, and her website.Get your Girls Gotta Work Merch here!Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaworkpodcast and TikTok @girlsgottaworkpodcast.Join our Girls Gotta Work Facebook GroupIf you loved this episode, share it with your biz besties and leave a review - we love the love! ❤️ HayleighThis podcast was produced by Good Chat Media

May 27, 2025Episode 6945 min

Breaking Cycles & Building Futures – Inside Hope in a Home with Chantell-Marie

This week on Girls Gotta Work, we're having a deeply personal conversation as Hayleigh and Chantell-Marie share their experiences with foster care, what it taught them, how it shaped them, and why it fuels their passion today.Chantell-Marie, founder of Hope in a Home, opens up about turning her past into her power, becoming a safe space for others, and what she wishes more people understood about foster care. We also dive into the resilience and adaptability foster care instilled in her, especially as a business owner.This episode is raw, real, and a reminder that our toughest experiences can become our greatest strengths.Connect with Chantell-Marie on Insta, LinkedIn and TikTok, and listen to her podcast on Spotify.Follow us on Instagram ⁠@girlsgottaworkpodcast⁠ and Hang out with Hayleigh on TikTok ⁠@hayleigh.hq⁠. Join our Girls Gotta Work ⁠Facebook Group⁠If you loved this episode, share it with your biz besties and leave a review - we love the love! ❤️ HayleighThis podcast was produced by ⁠Good Chat Media

May 13, 2025Episode 6836 min

From Paris Fashion Week to Burnout – Emily on Building First Colours and Growing a Sustainable Brand

This week on Girls Gotta Work, we’re joined by Emily, founder of First Colours, for her first-ever podcast interview! From the glamour of Paris Fashion Week to the reality of self-funding a sustainable brand, Emily gets real about the highs, the hurdles, and the hard lessons of building a business.We dive into the challenges of small business, the power of an anti-hustle approach, and why it truly takes a village to bring a brand to life. If you’re dreaming of starting something of your own, this episode is a must-listen.You’ll learn about:Emily’s journey in sustainabilitySelf funding First Colours The anti-hustle cultureChallenges of small businessConnect with Emily on her website, Insta and TikTokGet your Girls Gotta Work Merch here!Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@girlsgottaworkpodcast⁠⁠ and Hang out with Hayleigh on TikTok ⁠⁠@hayleigh.hq⁠⁠. Join our Girls Gotta Work ⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠ If you loved this episode, share it with your biz besties and leave a review - we love the love! ❤️ HayleighThis podcast was produced by Good Chat Media

April 29, 2025Episode 6745 min

Breaking Free From Body Shame – Elisha on Confidence, Self-Worth, and Showing Up

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses body image and weight.This week on Girls Gotta Work, we’re joined by Elisha Tamasi, aka The Polynesian Life Coach, for a powerful conversation on self-worth, confidence, and breaking free from body shame.Elisha shares her journey of unlearning diet culture, embracing radical self-love, and showing up as your most authentic self. We dive into the power of vulnerability, why confidence is built through action, and how to heal by showing up for your younger self.If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt like you had to shrink yourself to be accepted, this episode is for you.You’ll learn about:The power of vulnerabilityConfidence is about taking actionShowing up for your younger selfThe power of being YOUConnect with Elisha on her website, Youtube, Insta and TikTokGet your Girls Gotta Work Merch here!Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@girlsgottaworkpodcast⁠⁠ and Hang out with Hayleigh on TikTok ⁠⁠@hayleigh.hq⁠⁠. Join our Girls Gotta Work ⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠If you loved this episode, share it with your biz besties and leave a review - we love the love! ❤️ HayleighThis podcast was produced by Good Chat Media

April 15, 2025Episode 6642 min

Confessions of a Spice Girl – What Building Mingle Really Looked Like with Jordyn Evans

This week on Girls Gotta Work, we’re getting spicy with Jordyn Evans, founder of Mingle Seasoning. From bootstrapping her way into supermarket shelves to launching the iconic "Por qué no los dos" campaign, Jordyn has been shaking up the industry one bold move at a time.She shares the real, unfiltered story of building Mingle, the marketing magic behind its success, and the pinch-me moments along the way. If you’re ready for a masterclass in disruption, resilience, and doing business your way, this one's for you!You’ll learn about:Bootstrapping as much as possibleThe marketing side of MingleThe pinch me moments along the journeyConnect with Jordyn on LinkedIn and with Mingle on the website and InstaFollow us on Instagram @girlsgottaworkpodcast and Hang out with Hayleigh on TikTok @hayleigh.hq. Join our Girls Gotta Work Facebook GroupIf you loved this episode, share it with your biz besties and leave a review - we love the love! ❤️ HayleighThis podcast was produced by Good Chat Media

April 1, 2025Episode 6550 min

Life First, Business Second: How Laura Canham Found Balance and Success

Sales don’t have to feel sleazy. In this episode of Girls Gotta Work, we’re joined by Laura Canham, award-winning business coach and founder of the Soulful Sales movement, to talk about selling with confidence, ease, and integrity.Laura shares how she built a multi-six-figure business while raising two babies, the biggest mindset shifts female entrepreneurs need, and why selling to women is completely different. We also dive into the pressure of figuring out “what you want to be” and how to create success without burnout.You’ll learn about:The evolution of learningThe pressure of “what you want to be”Business and motherhoodThe difference between selling to womenConnect with Laura on Insta and listen to her podcast here.Get your Girls Gotta Work Merch here!Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaworkpodcast and TikTok @girlsgottaworkpodcast.Join our Girls Gotta Work Facebook GroupIf you loved this episode, share it with your biz besties and leave a review - we love the love! ❤️ HayleighThis podcast was produced by Good Chat Media