Episodes

  • From Makeup Biz in Australia to SELLING Her Tech Company | with Cliq Co-Founder Nicola Gunby

    From Makeup Biz in Australia to SELLING Her Tech Company | with Cliq Co-Founder Nicola Gunby
    Nov 13 2024

    Ever wondered how a makeup artist built and SOLD a tech company with NO tech experience? 🚀 In this episode, Nicola Gunby, Co-Founder of Cliq, reveals her journey from makeup artist in Australia to successfully exiting her beauty tech platform and launching and raising half a million for her new community app CLIQ. 🔥 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:37 - From makeup artist to tech founder 08:15 - The power of following your gut 15:23 - How travel changed everything 21:45 - Successfully raising £500K for her startup 28:52 - The truth about acquisitions 35:16 - Building community-focused products 42:30 - The loneliness epidemic solution 💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS: -Why following your intuition leads to success -How to crowdfund and attract angel investors -The REAL reason behind selling her first company -Why community is the future of social media -The power of asking for help and taking risks 🎯 Connect with Nicola: Instagram: @findyourcliq LinkedIn: Nicola Gunby #StartupSuccess #FemaleFounders #TechStartup #BusinessJourney #WomenInTech #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #CommunityBuilding #BusinessPodcast #BubblingOut
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    50 mins
  • Crush Your Career WITHOUT Sacrificing Values (or your Sanity!)

    Crush Your Career WITHOUT Sacrificing Values (or your Sanity!)
    Oct 17 2024
    You don't have to be part of the "Boys Club" to get ahead girlssss!On this week's episode, Aliya Das Gupta, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Sygnum Bank, shares her insights on balancing a high-powered career with motherhood and self-care. Her journey from public policy to crypto, and her strategies for maintaining equilibrium in a fast-paced industry, might surprise you.If you've been looking for practical ways to manage stress and avoid burnout while excelling in your career...
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    47 mins
  • Prevent Burnout In Your Startup: Alternative Advice For Entrepreneurs And Tech Leaders

    Prevent Burnout In Your Startup: Alternative Advice For Entrepreneurs And Tech Leaders
    Sep 25 2024
    How to balance ambition and well-being in high-pressure environments with Matt Wright of Gaia Net.In this episode, I sit down with Matt Wright, a seasoned community builder and leader with a fascinating journey from making pizzas to driving global tech initiatives.Matt shares his unique perspective on leadership, shaped by his experiences in sports, emergency medical services, and the tech world. We dive deep into how these diverse experiences have molded his approach to team building and man...
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Faith, Family, and Fortune: How This Web3 CEO Does It All w/ Sam Yap

    Faith, Family, and Fortune: How This Web3 CEO Does It All w/ Sam Yap
    Sep 11 2024
    I had the pleasure of chatting with Sam YAP, an incredible entrepreneur who's mastered the art of balancing motherhood and running a successful PR agency in the Web 3 space. As a fellow business owner, I know how challenging it can be to juggle multiple responsibilities, and Sam's story is truly inspiring.In this episode, we dive deep into how Sam manages her global team while taking care of a newborn, and the surprising ways motherhood has transformed her leadership style. We explore the imp...
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    32 mins
  • The TRUTH About Promotions Nobody Tells You (Until Now)

    The TRUTH About Promotions Nobody Tells You (Until Now)
    Aug 20 2024
    I'm back with a quickie solo episode, diving into the world of promotions and leadership. As someone who's been there, done that, and coached others through it, I wanted to share some real talk about what happens when you step into those big roles - you know, Director, VP, C-suite level stuff.Here's the thing: what got you here won't get you there. When you're promoted, you need to shift gears from being the technical expert to becoming a true leader. It's not just about doing the work anymor...
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    17 mins
  • Hacking High Performance: Biofeedback + Intuitive Leadership with Karen Kissane

    Hacking High Performance: Biofeedback + Intuitive Leadership with Karen Kissane
    Aug 7 2024
    In this game-changing episode of Bubbling Out, I sit down with Karen Kissane, a scientist turned business coach and entrepreneur who's redefining leadership through biohacking. We unpack how optimizing your mind and body can catapult your leadership skills and business success to 10000x.Key leadership insights we dive into:(03:12) Turning adversity into opportunity: Karen's journey from workplace discrimination to entrepreneurial success(09:57) Cultivating an experimental leadership min...
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    55 mins
  • BBC iPlayer to SeedLegals + Anthony Rose's Startup Success Formula

    BBC iPlayer to SeedLegals + Anthony Rose's Startup Success Formula
    Jul 24 2024
    I was so excited to sit down with Anthony Rose, founder and CEO of SeedLegals to record this episode and unpack the challenges and strategies of startup leadership from his perspective. In our chat ( could have talked all day! ) Anthony shares insights from his journey at the BBC to becoming a serial entrepreneur, offering practical advice on product development, team motivation, and sustainable growth. Whether you're a new or an experienced leader or founder, you'll find valuable t...
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Micro-Meditations + Macro Results: Productivity Secrets of an ADHD Founder

    Micro-Meditations + Macro Results: Productivity Secrets of an ADHD Founder
    Jul 10 2024
    Diving deep into the world of young leadership, social impact, and thriving with ADHD - this episode is a masterclass in designing your work and life around your unique strengths.I sat down with Julian Buschmaas, co-founder of Be Impact, to explore how he's leveraging his entrepreneurial background and ADHD superpowers to create positive change in the corporate and non-profit sectors. From growing up in his parents' bike shop to founding a tech company bridging corporate training with non-pro...
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    1 hr and 3 mins