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The WIBS

The WIBS

We are Natasha & Penny; leaders and work wives who specialise in all things digital, ecommerce and marketing with a passion for supporting women in business, without the BS. We specialise in down to earth, practical advice that working women in businesses of any can implement in their daily lives.

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Episodes

6. Wednesday WIP : Brows, Business and Rebuilding Your Career
17-09-2024
6. Wednesday WIP : Brows, Business and Rebuilding Your Career
Welcome to the Wednesday WIP episode of The WIBS podcast. WIBS stands for Women In Business and that is exactly what this podcast is about. This is a podcast for women in business who want to achieve, but also have some fun along the way.Ready to dive into detail? Our Wednesday WIB WIP does just that, where we tackle one key area of female business life with real life examples and practical advice to help you get the most from our weekly pod.Today on the podcast we’re excited to introduce you to Marina Shoesmith, the creative force behind Brow Smith. With over 13 years of experience, Marina has not only perfected the art of creating flawless, natural-looking brows but has also elevated industry standards through her bespoke approach and dedication to education all while being a business owner and mum.Today we are here to talk about Marina’s journey from passion to profession and learn how she’s shaped a thriving business by turning her love for brows into a celebrated brand.In the episode we chat with Marina all about:* How she transitioned from employee to business owner* What were her biggest challenges she faced while establishing Brow Smith (and how she overcame these)* How she got her business started after becoming a mother, and why this worked well for her* Who she goes to for mentorship and guidance while she built her career and business* Why being a solo operator is the perfect way for her to workResourcesBrown Smith WebsiteLhhttps://www.browsmith.com.au/Brow Smith Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/brow_smith/?hl=enFollow the WIBS online:Follow us for all the latest on Instagram at: @thewibspodYou can follow Natasha at: @natashamarcello_And Penny at: @penny.macheras Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4. Wednesday WIP Guest Episode (Best Of Edition): Adrianne Dimitrakakis From Corporate Comfort to Creative Freedom As Artist & Entrepreneur
20-08-2024
4. Wednesday WIP Guest Episode (Best Of Edition): Adrianne Dimitrakakis From Corporate Comfort to Creative Freedom As Artist & Entrepreneur
Welcome to the Wednesday WIP episode of The WIBS podcast (Best of Edition). Back by popular demand we revisit one of our most downloaded episodesWIBS stands for Women In Business and that is exactly what this podcast is about. This is a podcast for women in business who want to achieve, but also have some fun along the way.Ready to dive into detail? Our Wednesday WIB WIP does just that, where we tackleone key area of female business life with real life examples and practical advice to help you get the most from our weekly pod.Today on the podcast we interview a very special guest; the incredible Adrianne Dimitrakakis, owner and artist at Atlas.Adrianne Dimitrakakis is an Australian contemporary artist and graphic designer who's art ranges from vintage-style map drawings to colourful and textured postcard paintings from places she has (or wants to travel to).In the episode we chat with Adrianne all about:What her journey has been to create a business and life that she lovesHow she found her 'dream job' in the surf industry and why she ended up leaving it to pursue her own businessWhy she is a believer eliminating distractions in order to grow your own business, including quitting your day jobWhat her biggest achievements are at work, that have made her grow as a business ownerHow she managed to get her artwork into some of Australia's biggest design retailers including Fenton and FentonResourcesAtlas Websitehttps://www.atlasthecollective.com.au/ Atlas Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/atlas________atlas/Follow the WIBS online:Follow us for all the latest on Instagram at: @thewibspodYou can follow Natasha at: @natashamarcello_And Penny at: @penny.macheras Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
61. Wednesday WIP (Best Of Edition): Overworked? Underpaid? Here’s How To Fix It
14-11-2023
61. Wednesday WIP (Best Of Edition): Overworked? Underpaid? Here’s How To Fix It
Welcome to the Wednesday WIP episode of The WIBS podcast (Best of Edition). Back by popular demand we revisit one of our most downloaded episodes,Overworked? Underpaid? Here’s How To Fix It.WIBS stands for Women In Business and that is exactly what this podcast is about. This is a podcast for women in business who want to achieve, but also have some fun along the way. Ready to dive into detail? Our Wednesday WIB WIP does just that, where we tackleone key area of female business life with real life examples and practical advice to help you get the most from our weekly pod.And in today’s episode we’ll be speaking about one of our most requested topics; what to do when you are being overworked or underpaid. In today’s episode we share:-     Our own experiences around being overworked and underpaid-    How to know if you are being underpaid-     Signs that you are being overworked-     Why its important to prep before asking for a pay rise Key Quotes“ It’s also linked to imposter syndrome when I’ve felt uncomfortable about talking about it, its potentially because I had that moment of am I worth what I’m getting paid?”“A Pizza party is not the same as a pay rise”Resources:ResourcesRecruitment Agencieshttps://www.millerleith.com.au/Pay Calculatorhttps://www.paycalculators.com.au/She Mentor Programshttps://shementors.com.au/Mentor Guidancehttps://ideas.ted.com/the-5-types-of-mentors-you-need-in-your-life/Follow the WIBS online:Follow us for all the latest on Instagram at: @thewibspodYou can follow Natasha at: @natasha.giannettiAnd Penny at: @penny.macheras Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
60. Wednesday WIP (Best Of Edition): The Key To Combating Imposter Syndrome
07-11-2023
60. Wednesday WIP (Best Of Edition): The Key To Combating Imposter Syndrome
Welcome to the Wednesday WIP episode of The WIBS podcast (Best of Edition). Back by popular demand we revisit one of our most downloaded episodes, the Key to Combating Imposter Syndrome.WIBS stands for Women In Business and that is exactly what this podcast is about. This is a podcast for women in business who want to achieve, but also have some fun along the way.Ready to dive into detail? Our Wednesday WIB WIP does just that, where we tackleone key area of female business life with real life examples and practical advice to help you get the most from our weekly pod.In today’s episode we’ll be speaking to Imposter Syndrome; What it is, why we feel it, when we have experienced it ourselves and tips on how to overcome it.In today’s episode we share:-     What is imposter syndrome?-     Our personal experiences of imposter syndrome-     Why imposter syndrome impacts high achievers disproportionately-    What power posing is and why you should try it-     How you can manage/ overcome the feelings of imposter syndromeKey Quotes“Lazy people do a little work and think they should be winning vs winners work as hard as possible and still worry they are being lazy”“Imposter Syndrome for me is feeling like there is a short coming somewhere in my ability compared to my peers”“Biggest tips that I can ever give is fill your head with positive things”“Recognising that given your own success others must not see you as a fraud”Follow the WIBS online:Follow us for all the latest on Instagram at: @thewibspodYou can follow Natasha at: @natasha.giannettiAnd Penny at: @penny.macheras Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.