Do you feel your most radiant self? Because guess what? Working on radiance (from the inside out) can be felt by your audience. 

In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, I speak with Cressida Pollack, the founder of SkinGlow Alchemy - a skincare brand born from personal healing and fuelled by purpose.

Got a business? Welcome - you are a founder! In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, we’re joined by Kirstin Hunter - the current CEO of Birchal and former Managing Director at Techstars NSW. 

We often think business growth comes from adding more - more content, more tools, more strategies. But what if the real shift comes from letting go?

We often talk about AI in the context of speed, automation, and productivity. But what if AI could help make the world fairer?

If you’ve ever set a big, bold vision… but found it hard to stay the course, this episode is for you.

Whether you have a team or just contractors, you are creating a workplace culture. 

In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, I’m joined by Miks and Cam, co-founders of Capyble - a Techstars-backed platform that helps businesses turn respect-at-work legislation into meaningful, measurable action.

You can absolutely start a business on your own - but if you want to grow and sustain it, leadership becomes the key. 

What if your next big breakthrough didn’t happen in a zoom meeting or a brainstorming session - but in the stillness of nature?

What happens when a simple fruit analogy reaches millions and sparks a global conversation? In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, I reflect on the viral moment that unfolded after I shared a metaphor comparing neurodivergent minds to different fruits for my Understanding Zoe business. 

What if the biggest thing holding you back in business… wasn’t strategy or skills, but the subconscious patterns running beneath the surface?

What if your next big business breakthrough wasn’t in your strategy… but in your nervous system?

We all say we care about customer experience. But most businesses still treat CX like a buzzword…something that sits on a Miro board, disconnected from how the customer actually moves through your brand.

You can have the best brand photos, clever copy, a funnel that converts - but if your product or service doesn’t deliver real value, it won’t last.

Did you know that approximately 20% of the population is neurodivergent? Yet, most businesses are still not designed to be neuro-inclusive

Neurodiversity isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a movement. And during Neurodiversity Celebration Week, the world is paying attention. 

But beyond awareness, what does true inclusion look like? How do we build a society where all minds can thrive?

What does it really mean to be a neurodivergent entrepreneur?

I want to share my personal journey of navigating the business world as a neurodivergent founder. From struggling with sensory overload in corporate spaces to creating Understanding Zoe. 

How do we close the gender gap and support parents in managing the overwhelming mental load of family life? In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, I sit down with Claire Waring, former Executive Creative Director and award-winning leader in the advertising industry, who made the bold leap into entrepreneurship

Have you ever had a dream so big it excites you, but also terrifies you? You can see yourself stepping into your vision, but something keeps holding you back.

What happens when life forces you to pause and rethink everything?

In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, I’m joined by Michael, an autistic entrepreneur and host of The Deep Dive Podcast. Michael shares his journey of navigating burnout, stepping away from corporate life, and embracing new opportunities through neurodivergent-friendly support systems.

What happens when one platform you’ve built your business on suddenly disappears?

In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, I’m sharing what I learned when my Instagram and Facebook accounts suddenly went dark