Growth takes time; you just need to start. And learn from it | Chandler Educational Consulting (Christina Chandler)

Episode 4, #GetChatty About Your Local Businesses, Series 2026 Fresh from a research trip across New Zealand universities, I reconnect with Christina, founder of Chandler Educational Consulting, for a candid chat about the experience of running a business in its 2nd year. Listen on Spotify: Watch on YouTube: When building a business from scratch, there’s

Creating opportunities for representation rather than waiting for permission | Carlin+Camera (Carlin Stephenson)

Episode 11, #GetChatty Podcast Series 2025 In this episode, I continue my chat with Carlin, a creative and owner-operator of Carlin and Camera. I’m keen to reinforce Carlin’s approach, which encourages creating opportunities for representation rather than waiting for permission. We talked more about culturaAustralia’s and the barriers faced by LGBT+ and POC, people of

Career, relationships, finances, health, lifestyle, and personal development – time to do a check in | Coaching Dean (Tim Dean)

Episode 10, #GetChatty About Your Local Businesses, Series 2025 Before we get into part 2 of my interview with Coach Tim, please take a moment to reflect on the six interconnected life areas we discussed in part 1: career, relationships, finances, health, lifestyle and personal development. Had they gone in the directions you want? They

LGBTIQA+ inclusion – there’s a business case and a moral case, and they’re not at odds | Let’s Talk About X (Eleonora Bertsa-Fuchs)

Episode 9, #GetChatty Podcast Series 2025 Let’s Talk About X is a certified social enterprise founded by two experienced educators who are dedicated to preventing harassment and discrimination and creating safe environments for everyone. The design training that helps organisations foster a culture of consent and LGBTIQA+ inclusion, driving lasting cultural change. In the second

Power of Saying No – Consent, Inclusion & Communication | Let’s Talk About X (Eleonora Bertsa-Fuchs)

Episode 8, #GetChatty Podcast Series 2025 In this 2-part interview, I chatted with El from Let’s Talk About X. They partner with organisations to embed a culture of deep respect, clear communication, and lasting psychological safety. In this first part, we discuss how the business began, the topic of consent, and the importance of practising