This busy life podcast

n this episode of This Busy Life The Podcast, we sit down with Janelle Smith, franchise owner of Ready Steady Go Kids Tasmania, to talk about her career pivot from medical scientist to building a children’s sport and development business. Janelle opens up about being made redundant while pregnant, stepping into motherhood, relocating to Tasmania, and taking the leap into launching a franchise grounded in child development science. We dive into the realities of starting and growing a community-focused business, the risks involved, lessons learned when it comes to staffing, and what work–life balance actually looks like in the thick of it. Most importantly, Janelle shares the rewarding side of it all — helping children build confidence, develop motor skills, and creating something that genuinely impacts families.

In this episode hosts Ash and Rhi chats with Nick, +founder of Nugget Creative, about his journey from high-powered corporate life to running a business while raising young children. They cover the realities of postnatal depression in men, how becoming a parent reshaped priorities and work rhythms, and the tools they use to protect family life and stay connected.   Nick also shares how Nugget Creative started, why they chose not to put their children online, and practical habits like Sunday meetings and five-minute check-ins that help keep their relationship and family life grounded.

In this episode Rhi and Ash jump on a TikTok trend to share the small, honest things they normally wouldn't post online, from endless laundry and messy houses to mum guilt, life admin and late-night routines. They trade personal confessions, discuss changing expectations around work and parenting, and wrap up with weekly wins and a simple lesson about finishing small tasks.

Welcome back! In this ep we sit down with Rhiannas partner Emmanuel to talk about the reality behind building (and rebuilding) a business. We get into what it looked like when things didn’t go to plan, how he rebuilt with the right people around him, and what it actually takes to grow a fast-paced mortgage business while navigating life as parents. We also share the lessons that don’t get spoken about enough  delegation, managing stress and mental health, learning from failure, and the mindset that keeps you moving forward when things feel hard. This one is honest, a little raw, and full of practical takeaways.

Dr Claire McCartney, doctor, mum, and entrepreneur shares her journey from hospital medicine into medical aesthetics, becoming a multi-business owner and founder along the way. She opens up about balancing family and business, learning to delegate, the financial lessons that shaped her, and how to take calculated risks without burning out. You’ll also hear practical insights on maintaining clinical standards, building products, and why simple, effective skincare (yes, including sunscreen) is the key to long-term results.

Hosts Ash and Rhishare their top goals for 2026, personal, professional and creative, including reigniting passion for work, growing the podcast, public speaking, better boundaries, reconnecting with family, and financial milestones. They also discuss recent wins and lessons (working at the tennis event, managing burnout, and improving self-care) and invite listeners to share goals and stay accountable together.

Sponsored by Deal on Finance. In this relaunch episode hosts Rhianna Farnan and Ash Moore reintroduce themselves, share their backgrounds in mortgage brokering, nursing, coaching and community events, and explain the podcast's focus on busy people balancing work, family and purpose. They outline the format (new interview episodes every Wednesday, with video versions on YouTube), invite listeners to subscribe and share, and tease upcoming conversations about mindset, leadership, parenting and practical life tips.