I’ve gotten to walk alongside several mentees as they started their first business, and I’ve never seen someone’s first year be so stupendously successful and textbook as the one Kat Wellum-Kent just had.   Kat had been in my world for several years when we embarked on mentoring as she was deciding whether or not to leave her corporate accountancy career to start her own business.     Spoiler alert: she did, and it was awesome!  And she did this with pretty challenging personal...

It surprises me how many questions I get about the tech I use - so in this week’s episode I’m sharing the full round-up: what devices change my world in my business, at home… and those that help in both spheres.   Listen in to hear about the gadgets that save me time, make me more efficient, and even boost my energy! For ease I’ve shared links to each device at this link: lorrainemurphy.com.au/tech   As I mention in this episode… There are just TWO spots left for my Bali retreat in May...

I’ve got a whole raft of new listener challenges to respond to in Dear Lorraine episodes, hooray!   Today I’m addressing this problem: “I really want to take the next step and grow my business, but I’m already overwhelmed.  How can I possibly take this next step?!” I LOVE this question, as I’ve experienced this myself many times… and mentoring many a  mentee through it too.   Listen in to hear my response, including: The simple reason we get scared about growth The reframe on risk that...

I just wrapped the launch for my Bold Darling Mastermind…. And the experience changed my life.     For the first time, it was easeful!  And fun!   This was my fifth time launching Bold Darling, and probably my fifteenth launch overall.  So I’ve learned a lot by now.   In this week’s episode, I share a debrief of this most recent launch - what worked, what could have gone better… and the specific results we got.   Listen to find out about: The new approach that gamechanged our team...

This episode is brought to you by my Bold Darling Mastermind, which is two years old now!  Doors only open twice a year and they’re open right now… until Wednesday 27th March.  Find out more and join here: bolddarling.com    I’ve gotten to mentor thousands of entrepreneurs now, and what I wanted to do for this week’s episode is to distil what the most successful of those mentees are doing to achieve whatever their version of success is.     Whether success for you is dramatically...

This episode is brought to you by my Bold Darling Mastermind, which is two years old now!  Doors only open twice a year and they’re open right now… until Wednesday 27th March.  Find out more and join at bolddarling.com.   Each month in my Bold Darling Mastermind, we host an expert in their space.   In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the most potent nuggets from five different experts in recent months.    This is your opportunity to be a fly on the wall for these Bold Darling sessions,...

Ooh this is a juicy episode this week!     Laura Press is an online, results-orientated marriage and relationship counsellor, who has recently featured on Channel 7’s The Morning Show and is a regular guest on ABC Sunshine Coast radio. Her professional and tailored approach has successfully helped hundreds of clients resolve relationship issues.  She’s also a longtime Bold Darling member!    A core tenet of Bold Darling is holistic success in life - there’s no point in having a successful...

There are obviously lots of “hard” skills we talk about when it comes to growing a business: sales, marketing, operations, admin… It’s a pretty long list!     But there are also several “soft” skills that are essential in entrepreneurship; many of which are often overlooked.   In this week’s episode, I identify the three skills that are absolutely critical to help you achieve your business goals - in a sustainable way for you as the founder.   I cover: The factors influencing the need...

Time is probably THE biggest challenge that I see my community having - and it came back yet again when I invited requests for this new season of the show!     In a different style of episode, this week I pose five questions to help you uncover where your challenges around time might be coming from.  Along with, of course, some tips and ideas on what you can do in that particular area relating to time including:  How to layer in more (or maybe some!) support at home  A topline guide on...

I’m very excited for this week’s episode, as we dive deep into the parenting universe with Jaclyn Carlson, a certified Mother Mentor, Parent Coach, and Matrescence Facilitator. Jaclyn brings a deeply compassionate and mother-centric approach to her work, understanding the profound impact, challenges, and extraordinary strengths that motherhood offers women steering their own businesses.   In our chat, Jaclyn shares her own experiences of the parenting and business blend, as well as many...

This week’s Dear Lorraine question is: “I’m looking to step out of corporate and I’m pondering my next steps.  What would your advice be to me?” I love this question as I’ve worked with many mentees on exactly this challenge!  While I did answer my listener’s question, this will be a super helpful episode for anyone who’s currently at a crossroads in their life or career, or is feeling that flicker of curiosity about what life could be. In my response, I cover: The difference between an...

One of my goals this year is to move more… especially during my work days of extended sitting on my ass!   So I was thrilled to have this chat I’m sharing with you this week, with the effervescent Lizzie Williamson.  Lizzie is an author, TEDx speaker, certified personal trainer and a regular fitness presenter on morning TV with her work featured on Good Morning America and the Today Show.  In our conversation, we covered:  Her background and how she came to do the work she does Her...

It’s a Dear Lorraine episode for you this week! This week I’m responding to this listener’s problem: “I’m really struggling with self-doubt… how do I block it out?” Listen in to hear my response, including: The various ways that self-doubt manifests in our lives The confronting question that underlies all self-doubt An evidence journal and how to create one  The file I keep handy on my desktop to help with self-doubt The importance of surrounding yourself with believers  The show that’s...

I’ve got a Dear Lorraine episode for you this week!  I’m responding to a reader who reached out asking: “How do I navigate my own career when my husband is content and not as ambitious as me?” This question comes my way a LOT, so I’m thrilled to get to address it on the show for a wider audience.  Listen in to hear: The concept of “oxygen” in a relationship A time when Wade and I really struggled with competing goals The two red flags in a partner’s attitude Suggestions on how to move...

BB EB reminder and TY for Playbooks  Well this week is juicy!!  To celebrate my 200th episode, I’m throwing myself into an intimate Ask Me Anything episode.  I invited listener questions… and they came in thick and fast. Join me for this chat as I answer your questions on:  Our re-entry this week to Australia - aka reverse culture shock! Whether or not I’ll miss life in Spain What’s on my current glow-up list My psychedelic experiences last year What I eat to maintain energy My Oura ring...

Ok, major public accountability time…   I’m sharing a sneak peek of my goals - one sure way to keep myself on track this year, ha!   I love asking others their goals for the year, so this week I’m taking you on a tour of what’s made the cut for my intentions for 2024.  From family to business, from wellbeing to friendships, it’s all covered in there. I hope you enjoy the episode, and that it gives you some inspo for your 2024! One last reminder that my Goalsetting & Goalgetting...

It’s time to share my personal highs and lows on the show, after the business shares of yesterday. My intent with this episode is to pass back the personal lessons I’ve had this year, and hopefully provide some inspo for you as you plan your 2024. Stand by for a super-transparent account of the year that we lived in Spain - the highlights, the tough gritty bits, the opportunities and maybe some surprises as well.  I hope you enjoy this tour of 2023 with me. There’s lots going on in my biz...

Whattttt?!  It’s that time of the year again - where I share my business highs and lows on the show. My intent with this episode is to pass back the entrepreneurial lessons I’ve had this year, and hopefully provide some inspo for you as you plan your 2024 in business.  Stand by for a super-transparent account of my business year: the curveballs, the wins, and the lessons.  I hope you enjoy this tour of 2023 with me. There’s lots going on in my biz right now! GOALSETTING - I’ve updated my...

*Trigger warning: Please note this episode discusses sexual and physical abuse.* This week on the show, I’m sharing the third and final part of my Bali retreat debrief.  I’m delighted that Jimmy Doyle, our healer-in-residence on the retreat (and one of my most popular past guests!) is returning to share the healing side of the experience.  Our intention with this conversation is to pass on some of the greatest lessons and insights from the retreat, so that you get to learn from it too… and...

This week on the show, I’m sharing the second part of my Bali retreat debrief.  I’m thrilled to have the brilliant Claire Obeid, our spiritual guide joining me for a debrief on the spiritual and energetic side of the experience.  Our intention with this conversation is to pass on some of the greatest lessons and insights from the retreat, so that you get to learn from it too… and hopefully help you feel seen for the challenges you may be experiencing yourself.  In our conversation, we...

Recently I hosted a retreat in Bali… which was magical!   I’ve had a tonne of questions and interest in what ACTUALLY happens on retreat, so I’m kicking off a cute little 3-part series today taking you behind the scenes of the experience. First up this week, you’ve got me stepping through the retreat experience - where we stayed, what we ate and drank, what we workshopped… and the greatest insights from the time with the group.   I hope you enjoy today’s episode, and that you get lots of...

Yay!  A Dear Lorraine episode this week! This week’s question comes from Tracey: “How does a regular girl like me glow up? You seem to have a fab life, and live life well.” I LOVED answering this question - in my response I share the 7 steps to creating a glow up, including:  The source problem that often pulls us towards a glow up  My own glow up last year, and the one incoming for 2024! How to give yourself the best chance of success for your glow up  The importance of both tracking...

In the spirit of this season’s theme of “Reflect & Restore”, this week I’m sharing the three most powerful pieces of business advice I’ve received this year. These three nuggets have changed the game for me in my business - I’m more excited than I’ve ever been about my work, and happily, revenue reflects that! As always on the show, I want to pass those learnings on to you - and share them within the context of specific examples in my own business, and the businesses of my mentees.   I...

I’ve long been a fan of the benefits of magnesium, so I was super keen to meet someone who’s built an entire multi-million dollar business on this miracle mineral! Cassie Sanghvi is the founder of Australia's leading magnesium skincare company, The Base Collective. With her background as a pharmacist, she always read the ingredients list on labels, but having children really sparked her interest in natural, organic products, and she was struggling to find products she felt comfortable using...