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Bossy Bitch
by Elsa Mitchell
The Bossy Bitch podcast with business mentor Elsa Mitchell explores all the remote corners of Australia chatting to women in business and discovering their hidden success stories.Join entrepreneur and born and bred country gal Elsa, as she shares her own business triumphs and tribulations alongside inspiring Aussie women. If you're into the weird and wacky, having a laugh and don't mind a bit of bad language whilst learning, being inspired and delving into how to grow a successful business with someone who's doing it and doing it well, then come see the world through my lens.
Episodes
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Automation vs. AI; they are not the same thing with Yael Keon
In this episode Elsa sits down with the woman with quite possibly the coolest name in business; Yael Keon, email marketing strategist and self-confessed systems nerd. From accidentally starting a blog ten years ago (two weeks before finding out she was pregnant, no less) to becoming the go-to…
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Midlife Bites with Kirstin Bouse
In this episode of the Bossy Bitch Podcast, Elsa sits down with the brilliant and warm-hearted Kirstin Bouse - midlife psychologist, founder of All About Her, and host of the Midlife Bites podcast - for a conversation that is equal parts honest, hilarious, and deeply needed. Kirstin was doing...
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Pilbara Barbie & Personal Branding That Actually Works – With Tina Scott
In this episode of the Bossy Bitch Podcast, Elsa records live from Port Hedland in the Pilbara and sits down with the iconic, unapologetically pink, powerhouse herself; Tina Scott, General Manager of the Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce. From building one of the most vibrant regional business...
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You're Not Special – Elsa Mitchell
Welcome back to another solo episode of the Bossy Bitch Podcast with Elsa Mitchell – where I say the things you’re probably thinking but won’t say out loud. This week’s episode is a mix of real talk, tough love (sorry, bro), and some behind-the-scenes honesty about business, life, and why none of...
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Clit Shame & Sexology: A Juicy Chat with Alicia from Sensual Sessions
In this spicy and unfiltered episode of the Bossy Bitch Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant and hilarious Alicia Schiffle, a sexology student from Broome, Western Australia. Alicia is halfway through her master's in sexological practice at Curtin University, and she joins me to talk all things...
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From Scientist to CEO with Kate Astill
In this episode of the Bossy Bitch Podcast (yes, I’m hiding in my cupboard again—thanks, school holidays!), I chat with the amazing Kate Astill, a woman who has truly worn all the hats. From small-town beginnings to becoming a medical scientist, yoga studio owner, mindfulness advocate, and now...
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Money in the Toilet? Finding Your Mojo Again with Denise Duffield-Thomas
What do a dropped debit card in the dunny, burnout, and economic flatlines have in common? Apparently, a lot. In this raw and hilarious episode, Elsa is joined by money mindset queen and author of Get Rich, Lucky Bitch, Denise Duffield-Thomas, for a real AF convo about navigating hard seasons,...
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Finding the Gifts in Trauma with Nikki Everett
In this deeply moving and raw episode, Elsa sits down with the remarkable Nikki Everett—former palliative care and prison mental health professional, now author of Uncomfortably Comfortable. What starts as a random DM exchange turns into an unforgettable conversation about trauma, grief, healing,...
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Turning Pain Into Purpose with Jacquie Maloney
Today on The Bossy Bitch Podcast, Elsa sits down with the powerhouse that is Jacquie Maloney—actor, speaker, speaker coach, and absolute professional with a story that will stop you in your tracks. Jacquie opens up about her deeply personal journey through pregnancy loss, the healing work she’s...
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The Problem With Supporting Local (It’s Not What You Think)
In this solo episode, Elsa dives into a spicy and nuanced topic: the complicated truth about supporting local. As a self-confessed farm girl raised in a small town, Elsa knows the importance of backing regional businesses — but she's also had some real-life experiences that reveal why “support...
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Juggling Business, Motherhood & AI with Jena Wolfenden
Episode Summary: Welcome back to the Bossy Bitch Podcast! I know, I’ve kept you waiting, but I’m kicking off 2025 with a bang! In this episode, I chat with the incredible Jena Wolfenden, a talented website designer, marketing expert, and AI whiz based in Bunbury. We dive deep into the realities…
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Making Bullara Station ‘Iconic’ with Edwina Shallcross
Both this West Australian station and the family that have operated it for over a century; are held in the highest regard in Australian tourism. From the ‘Insta’ viral outdoor showers, to the lovingly perfected homemade scone to the infamous ‘burger night’ - it truly is phenomenal how these...
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Stop Giving A Shit What Other People Think
Imagine if you had zero care factor about what other people thought? It makes being a narcissist look like a fun time hey? (Kidding… obviously).But seriously I see this come up so often and hold people back SO much in their lives. It can be debilitating. And I hate that for you.So in this solo...
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Being successful as an introvert with Tahryn Bolt
As much as I preach about building community and “it’s not what you know its who you know” in business, I am also acutely aware that you absolutely can be successful in business as an introvert. And I love to share a perspective different from my own. In this episode Tahryn, founder of The Social...
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Moving a thriving business online to adapt to big life changes with Kerry Rowett
Meet my latest girl crush! I was recently feeling uninspired by the online space until a friend suggested I check out; Kerry Rowett. I was instantly intrigued by the impressive line up of clients Kerry had supported in her business (Denise Duffield Thomas just to name drop). Well with one…
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Nesting after divorce with SEO Queen Kate Toon
She’s a bit of a celebrity in the SEO space and has a very long and impressive list of accolades and achievements as a female entrepreneur which is worth talking about in itself BUT….. the whole point of this podcast it to seek out the amazing stories behind these incredible women. So when I…
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Why my businesses work (and how I got in Forbes)
Oh yes, 20 minutes of Elsa in the cupboard dishing out her best business rants!The conversations have been rich lately and I wanted to share my common themes with you. Straight from my world and experiences in business to your ears. Let me know what you think and shoot me an email;...
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Disrupting rural midwifery with innovation brilliance - with Tracey Gilchrist
There are two exciting elements to this story. The first is the creation something that hasn’t been done before. And that is reshaping and redefining how Tracey’s midwifery practice operates so that she can best service our expecting mama’s in rural and outback Australia. Secondly, you all know…
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From Redundancy to Resilience: Finding Your Confidence Edge with Emma Mungavin
I call it "life in the messy middle". When you're plodding along, quite content with life and then something (or a bunch of things) come a long to knock you out of left field and set you on a whole new path you were NOT prepared for. Becoming a mother of 4 is enough to spur on an identity crisis...
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It's not fkn working, what do I do now?
Change isn't new, nor is the fear that comes with change. The unknown is scary. In this episode I talk about what's working, what's not and what is just outright HARD for business owners in 2024. From AI to staffing woes to the ridiculous price of Weetbix bites, this is one of my all-time quality...
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Stepping into your power in your 40's with Bec Giles
As a woman in my 40's I get a rush speaking to other women who are kicking goals and living their best lives after 40. "It's YOUR time!". And if you know, you know! The fierceness of a woman brave enough to step out into the world of personal branding and building a business after motherhood and...
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The reality of growing an international brand with Amy Found
In loving memory of her beloved step mum and the most inspiring woman; Leanne Preston who you met in episode 54, Amy sat with me and shared her own incredible story shortly before Leanne’s passing at the end of 2023. Making both stories and the bravery of these incredible women all the more…
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Not sorry to burst your bubble
I’m baaacckkkkkkk! The days of the lazy podcaster are OVER! As I say to my clients on the daily if your good at writing – WRITE, if you’re good at speaking – SPEAK! This episode is the start of my comeback series and another year of me sitting in my cupboard laughing at my own jokes and hoping…
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Surviving grief with Clare Nation
For the first time ever, after a decade, Clare Nation; a prominent real estate agent and entrepreneur in Perth, shares her story of unspeakable grief and heartache. Finding an introduction to this story that serves it justice is tricky, to say the least. This episode is tears and absolute...
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Staying successfully social as an introverted entrepreneur with Shannon Fragomeli
We’ve bantered online for years, I’m a loyal client and she made me my very own custom candle that said; “this candle smells like ass” and dropped it on my doorstep last Christmas. We live down the road from each other. True story. But we’ve never met. No this is not a twisted tale of candle cat...
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Discovering and Owning My Self Worth
Time for a little self-indulgent life update about the world of Elsa with the central theme being #selfworth. I’ve shared the sh!t times and now I’m cruising into calmer waters it’s only fair to share that too. I have a deep seeded belief that we should not be scared to ask for what we want to…
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Single mum to humble Queen of a head lice Empire with Leanne Preston
Never, have I ever, felt so damn inspired after speaking to a podcast guest. If this story doesn’t blow you out of the water, I’ll eat my microphone. Honestly, there is so much to this story and something for everyone, I don’t even know where to start. Parenting wins, acts of kindness and...
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6 Hot tips to 'make bank' for Christmas with Sarah Thomson
Well this episode was like a 'podcast off' as Sarah and I share a giggling 'battle of the wits'. A lot of businesses are feeling the pinch right now and we wanted to jump on and give you easy, actionable and IMPACTFUL tips that you can execute right now to get your business moving. Of course we...
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The good, the bad and the ugly of relationships and business
I’ve talked about unsupportive partners in business A LOT, and I’ve spoken about no partners or... dead partners! But I’ve never spoken about husband and wife partners in business. So, I’ll go there and revisit all my other fav things around this topic to whine about as well. Don’t worry whilst…
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Stepping out of the shadows with ADHD parent coach Susan Hughes
Stepping out of the shadows with ADHD parent coach Susan Hughes ADHD couldn’t be a more popular topic these days, particularly in the world of entrepreneurs, but this episode isn’t here for that. This is beautiful mish-mash of speaking to an incredible woman doing life changing things and flying...
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Where businesses go wrong with their client gifting with Bianca Carlino
Where businesses go wrong with their client gifting with Bianca Carlino Oh man I have such an issue with businesses that fall short on their customer service so in this episode it’s safe to say I have the whinge of a lifetime. The thing is quite often it’s the bigger brands that miss the mark…
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Removing the mask
I hosted a life changing event this week. Yep, big call I know! But I did. I ran the Inspiring Women event live in Perth where 4 incredibly brave women shared some very deeply personal stories. We talked about chronic endometriosis suffering, childbirth trauma, grief and what it takes to go balls...
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Building an outback fitness empire with Cindy Kempton
Building an outback fitness empire with Cindy Kempton This episode emulates literally every single thing this podcast is about. Shining light on a woman, who ever so humbly, quietly and modestly has built an impressive business from the same core values I personally feel fuelled by every single...
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Reclaiming your identity after childbirth with Kate Vivian
Reclaiming your identity after childbirth with Kate Vivian This is a biggie. I mean is there a woman alive who hasn’t felt changed in some way after childbirth? The loss or confusion over your own identity, the guilt, confusion and even depression around your new role in life.Don’t even get me...
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My lessons totally worth knowing for 2023
My lessons totally worth knowing for 2023 Look I learnt some stuff in the last year, as did we all. Are my reflections really ‘that’ profound and worthy of sharing with the world? Maybe not. But look, it feels pretty self-righteous to say but I did have some significant wins and I feel like I’m...
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If you’re not doing SEO, I’ll look for you and I won’t find you - Karen Dauncey
Look, don’t snob this episode off because you ‘think’ you don’t need SEO or that it’s too hard. It’s not and I’m ready to resort to bullying if that's what it takes to get small business on board with learning, understanding and bloody well implementing SEO. Or as I like to call it, becoming...
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Money mindset with the world’s most ‘not boring’ accountant - Diana Todd
Money mindset with the world’s most ‘not boring’ accountant - Diana Todd Diana Todd is rapidly becoming a bit of a celebrity over here in Western Australia for so many reasons. I know, how does a tax accountant become a celebrity? Well you’ll have to listen to find out but it wont take you long....
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This is what turning 40 looks like
This is what turning 40 looks like I know. It’s so hard to believe I’m 40 now. But I’m doing ok, don’t worry. Actually 40 couldn’t come at a better time coming out of the worst 2 years of my life. 40 is a milestone for us all and I’m not special. But I wanted to share with you what it looks like...
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Mind Your Business with Mia Fileman and Cha Higginson
Not gonna lie, this is my first 3 way! Well in a podcast anyway and let me tell you... it was gooood! I use to loathe the word ‘collaboration’ and I still kinda do. But there are 2 things I know to be true and golden when it comes to growing a business. 1. The power is in the connections and...
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My biggest fan girl moment; talking SEO with Neil Patel
My biggest fan girl moment; talking SEO with Neil Patel. Having Neil Patel on my podcast is the equivalent of any woman on the planet having Beyonce show up to sing at their birthday party. And whilst I’m normally one for theatrics, in this instance I’m actually serious. The Wall Street Journal...
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Tractor chats & old school community spirit for the win
As I sat on the tractor going around in circles, sinking a few tinnies with my brother, we got to talking about the local community we grew up in. A very small town, like many other in rural and regional Australia, that’s survival is weighted on the participation of the community of which it...
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Ahead of the curve conquering teenage mindset with Claire Eaton
Ahead of the curve conquering teenage mindset with Claire Eaton There really is something in this episode for everyone. As a mother of twin girls entering teenage years, I was psyched to have this chat with Claire to delve into the world of teen mental health. As a woman in business, I was…
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WTAF Is a Shaman healer with Cha Higginson
Here for the big leaders of the world with Cha Higginson If you’re wondering what the AF is a shamanic healer then guess what, so was I. When I first met Cha Higginson she looked me dead in the eye and with a steady and quiet confidence she declared “I’m here to work with the big leaders and…
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The best advice my Mum ever gave me
The best advice my mum ever gave me Lately I’ve been trying something new in my business and it’s been working out kinda well for me. But my mum never intended this advice to be a business strategy, it was just something most small girls hear off their mum at some point in life I’m quite sure.…
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Turning bad Google reviews into a massive win - with Jess Wilson
I woke up one Saturday morning to a series of ‘mayday’ texts from my friend and all round power house in business - Jess Wilson. “HELP! I’ve been trolled on line”. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say Jess was bordering on hysteria (but then I am one for theatrics). By the end of that very same day,...
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Imparting Marketing Wisdom for your Small Biz with Vanessa Geraghty
Now this episode starts with 5 minutes of outright silliness. I could’ve edited it out but the blunders were too funny, so I left them. Because that’s who I am. I don’t do ‘perfect’. It’s always about the laughs. So whilst we muck around and have some great laughs in this episode, hang with me to...
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WTAF Is a business coach?
I have one of those businesses where my parents don’t really understand what it is I do. In fact, a lot of people don’t really get it. Even business owners don’t always get it, or why they might need one. And if I’m being really honest I never really wanted to be a business coach per say, yet…
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BB - EP 33 - Untangling the web of divorce: with divorce Coach Alice McDonald
Untangling the web of divorce: with divorce Coach Alice McDonald Well since I’m currently in the middle of getting divorced, it seemed only natural to get myself some advice from a divorce coach on my podcast. Right? But don’t go getting too excited. Whilst it’s tempting to use this platform to…
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How human design will help you take control of your life and business
At the risk of sounding like a creep, I've stalked Cat Skriener for a few years now. In the beginning it was just online stalking like a normal person but when she moved across Australia to my home town of Perth, this stalkers dreams were realised. I wanted to share Cat's story for a few reasons....
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Welcome to my losing season
It’s taken a long time for me to pluck up the courage for this episode. You know that saying, don’t compare yourself in your losing season so someone in their winning season? Well, I’m coming out of one hell of a losing season and I wanted to share it because who knows…. It might make someone…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Bossy Bitch podcast with business mentor Elsa Mitchell explores all the remote corners of Australia chatting to women in business and discovering their hidden success stories.Join entrepreneur and born and bred country gal Elsa, as she shares her own business triumphs and tribulations alongside inspiring Aussie women. If you're into the weird and wacky, having a laugh and don't mind a bit of bad language whilst learning, being inspired and delving into how to grow a successful business with someone who's doing it and doing it well, then come see the world through my lens.
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