My Daily Business

Small business can make massive change in the world. One of the businesses that is absolutely doing this is - which celebrates and makes accessible the best Black-owned businesses and makers in the UK. I recently spoke with Courtney Ismain, who has helped build Jammi (together with sister Khalia and a team) into what it is today.

In our chat we discuss everything from building a to gaining coveted brand partnerships and finding genuine meaning and purpose in your commercial business.

This is such a great and insightful chat and I am so thankful for Courtney‘s time and insight and tips. Listen now where ever you usually listen to the My Daily Business Podcast or head to mydailybusiness.com/podcast/420.

There's only ONE DAY LEFT of the auction where you can bid on amazing services and support including coaching (I've donated some sessions!), financial services, legal strategy, website design, branding and brand photography. You can also bid on homewares, designer furniture and lighting, jewellery, kids clothing and more!

"From natural disasters to wars and conflicts, the number of children in desperate need of humanitarian assistance is unprecedented." - James Elder, UNICEF Spokesperson.

online auction aims to raise money for humanitarian organisations caring for children and their families in communities impacted by violence and oppression in Australia and across the world.

Bids close TOMORROW 11:59pm AEST Saturday 25 May.

Biz For Kids LOVE CALLS US TO ACTION. The world feels especially heavy right now. We know that when we feel overwhelmed and hopeless, centring love, care, connection and community is essential. We know the antidote to despair is action - to get clear on what matters, to band together, to harness our collective r...

Super excited to be kicking off the auction tonight with Kylie Lewis from Of Kin!

The world feels especially heavy right now. We know that when we feel overwhelmed and hopeless, centring love, care, connection and community is essential.

Harnessing the power of the small business community, our generous donors have come together to offer products and services across a wide range of industries — from marketing consulting, leadership training, social media support, financial support, interior design, website design, designer furniture, photography, books, wellbeing, kids and lifestyle.

We previously raised $37K (Biz for Floods, 2022) and $31K (Biz for Bushfires, 2020) and are hoping to raise a good amount again.

The money raised from Biz for Kids will go to - UNICEF for Every Child - 'Donate Where The Need Is Greatest' Appeal, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) - Safe Birth, Even Here Campaign and Children's Ground - 'Wear It Yellow' National Reconciliation Week Campaign.

Please consider bidding tonight and over the next week.
Link to bid:https://airauctioneer.com/bizforkids (from 6pm tonight).

And if you can't bid, please consider sharing with those who may be interested.

Ever considered how your impacts your relationships, particularly those in a romantic setting?

This week on the I spoke with the amazing relationship expert, counsellor and founder of Jill Dzadey ) about why so many end up venting yo their significant others, how to know when / if something is actually a problem in a relationship and what to do if your business is having negative impacts on your love life. We also discuss other relationships - like that with your business partner, staff and suppliers - and how to create strong long-lasting relationships that are mutually respectful and work for everyone involved.

Jill is so open and real in this interview and as a small business owner herself, she gets how important strong relationships are. Such a great convo - thanks so much for coming on and sharing so many tips and insights

Listen via the podcast link in bio, mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast or find the latest interview wherever you listen to the My Daily Business Coach podcast.

The sun is shining, cuppa made and I’m happily going to devour this book 🙏

Time to share my passion with the world 🌎💚

We have had sooo many DMs already about our latest interview and it only went live two days ago.

Why? Well I think it’s mainly because this woman 👆🏽 , the amazing Anna Chisholm, founder of Bungalow Loves Colour!], is one of the most down to earth and insightful small business owners I’ve had the pleasure of meeting.

I asked Anna onto the podcast as I have been lucky enough to witness her journey over the last few years via group coaching, and I’ve seen first-hand how encouraging and compassionate she is toward other small business owners; how many great tips she provides and how open she is to share the up and downs of life as a small business owner.

Anna is coming up to celebrating a decade in business (!!!🎉🎉🎉) and in our chat, she shares a wealth of insights and tips from mindset to money - helpful whether you’re just staring out or you have been a business owner for years.

If you haven’t already listened, definitely check it out (via link in my bio or find the latest episode wherever you usually listen). Anna also generously offers a discount code for anyone listening so if you have been eying off the gorgeous pieces at Bungalow Loves Colour!] get listening before your next shop.

Thanks so much Anna! Absolute pleasure to have you on.

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In there will be MANY times when you're frustrated, hurt, pi$$ed off, angry, upset and confused by someone else's response, words, actions or inactions — whether a client, customer, colleague or competitor. I try and remind myself, in those instances, of these words by the brilliant Pema Chödrön (thanks for the intro to her ).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Every situation, every person, every experience can be a lesson if we dare to get curious about it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Instead of getting annoyed, try and take a second to consider, what is this teaching me right now?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Really looking forward to this one!

Women in Business Networking Event We are bringing women across Nillumbik together to meet, connect, network and discuss the highs and lows of their business journey at our upcoming...

This is the brilliant Winitha Bonney OAM, Australia's first and foremost Thought Leader in the advancement of People of Colour and in building anti-fragile cultures of inclusion and allyship. In 2021 she was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her extensive work in diversity and inclusion. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I was so honoured when I invited Winitha Bonney OAM] onto the and they agreed. I have worked with Winitha 1:1 and I know that even the briefest of conversations with her are incredibly powerful. It was a joy to chat with her for almost an hour about how she built her business, what Winitha thinks about the current state of and inclusion in business in Australia, and their tips for how small business can play a role in opening up dialogue and changing the path forward in the future.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Winitha recently published her first book, : How women of colour can become powerful leaders that transform the world. You can buy a copy and check out her services at www.winitha.com⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Thanks so much Winitha for all you do and for coming on and sharing your insights and wisdom in today's podcast.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You can click the link in bio to listen or find Ep 142 of the My Daily Business Coach podcast wherever you usually listen.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Image: Supplied by Winitha Bonney OAM]

Last night (after being invited by the lovely Phoebe Bell of - thanks lovely xx) I attended the powerful exhibition and deep listening experience, Seasons in Blak Box (presented by Urban Theatre Projects & Royal Botanical Gardens and curated by Aboriginal broadcaster and radio journalist Daniel Browning).
The multi-part sound work explores the Kulin seasonal calendar and the way the plants and nature all have their role in helping us understand what’s going on with the earth and with ourselves. We listened to a variety of Aboriginal elders, leaders and experts as they relayed stories about nature and about themselves.
Sitting there in the darkness inside the Blak Box, on the eve of today’s National Sorry Day, the content was perhaps even more powerful, and if I’m honest, heartbreaking. The knowledge and understanding and one-ness with our country Aboriginal people have is unrivaled, they are one of the oldest living civilizations in the world and yet, we are failing to listen, to act and stand up for true equality. We all know the stats and we see the discrimination and yet, we let important dates like today, go past without really reflecting on what reconciliation looks like. What can we do in our own businesses and communities to bring about change? ❤️💛🖤
Today is also the one-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd - an event that sparked so many small business owners worldwide to vow to do more to tackle racism, unlearn and learn, seek out education and make a conscious effort to be fully inclusive.
So today, May 26, a date that’s so very important for ALL Australians, spend some time really listening to First Nations leaders, learning how to be part of genuine reconciliation and analysing the changes you have made since this time last year.
Nothing changes if nothing changes and it’s people like me, white, privileged, non-Indigenous who need to take the time to listen, learn and take action.
If you are in Melbourne, you can see Seaons in Blak Box now until early June via https://rising.melbourne/festival-program/seasons-in-blak-box
Thanks again for the invite Phoebe!
Image via ngv.gov.au