Mumbition with Carrie Kwan & Lucy Kippist
Unapologetically blending motherhood & ambition
Mumbition The Podcast by Mums & Co the podcast that unapologetically blends motherhood and ambition by sharing career and parenting stories from Australian women in business. Hosted by Mums & Co Co-Founder Carrie Kwan and Community Manager Lucy Kippist, each episode features a special guest providing inspirational personal stories and practical tips for how to start and stay in business, maintain your wellbeing, unapologetically blend motherhood and ambition and much more.
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Hosted by Lucy Kippist & Carrie Kwan
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Episode 124: No More Boring Conferences: The Ripple Festival Revolution
In this energising episode of Mumbition, Lucy speaks with Mia Fileman and Fiona Johnston, co-creators of Ripple Festival—a bold new genre of business event that fuses entrepreneurship with art, music, and comedy. Born from frustration with traditional conferences, Ripple is a grassroots movement designed to celebrate and elevate small business owners, especially women. Mia and Fi share their journey of building Ripple in public, embracing transparency, risk, and joy, while navigating sponsorships, programming, and partnership dynamics. Their deep values alignment and complementary skill sets have been key to their success, and their advice for aspiring entrepreneurs is refreshingly honest: act fast, validate your ideas with paying customers, and back yourself unapologetically. Ripple Festival isn’t just an event—it’s a thriving community where small business owners can connect, grow, and be seen. As Mia and Fi say, playing it safe is the riskiest strategy of all—and Ripple is for those ready to swing big.
Episode 123: Marketing Inclusion: Authentically Representing Disability with Simone Eyles
In this powerful episode, Simone Eyles shares her journey from full-time carer to founder of Disinfluencer, the world’s first inclusive stock library and e-learning platform for brands seeking to market with true inclusion. Sparked by her son’s rare disease and her frustration with how disability is portrayed in media, Simone built a business that creates paid opportunities for people with disabilities and neurodiversity. She opens up about the mindset shifts, burnout, and mentorship that helped her move from idea to impact, and how LinkedIn became a platform for breaking stigma and sharing the realities of being a mum, entrepreneur, and advocate. Her story is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the untapped power of working parents—and a call to action for brands to include, support, and market to people with disabilities.
Episode 122: Balancing the Load: Equality at Home and Work with Emma Walsh
In this powerful episode, Emma Walsh, founder of Parents at Work and co-creator of the Family Friendly Workplaces initiative, shares her 20-year journey advocating for better work-life wellbeing in Australia. From launching her business while raising twins to influencing national parental leave policy, Emma offers raw insights into purpose-driven entrepreneurship, the evolving role of fathers, and the real business case for flexibility. She unpacks the challenges of building a social impact business, the myths of productivity, and how shared caregiving is key to gender equality. With practical advice for employers and working parents alike, Emma’s vision is bold and clear: to make Australia one of the best places in the world to work and care for family.
Episode 121: Startup Realness: Branding Balance & Bold Moves
In this energising panel episode of Mums & Co, host Lucy Kippist is joined by four powerhouse founders—Jodie de Vries, Laura Campbell, Verity Hare, and Jo Downer—for a candid conversation on building a business from the ground up. From the power of storytelling and personal branding to budget-friendly marketing strategies, authentic content creation, and forming game-changing partnerships, the episode is packed with real-world advice and relatable founder moments. With insights on navigating growth, maintaining personal well-being, and finding your community, this episode is a must-listen for any woman starting or scaling a business. Expect laughter, honesty, and plenty of practical takeaways—including the now-iconic mantra: “Experimentation with a glass of wine.”
Episode 119: Systems, Sanity & School Pickups: Mumbition with Korryn Haines
In this episode, Lucy chats with Korryn Haines, a tech systems specialist and founder of her namesake business, who helps solo and micro business owners feel calm and in control of their admin and tech. Korryn shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, sparked by an unexpected redundancy and the birth of her first child. She discusses the unique challenges small business owners face when transitioning from structured corporate environments to the often chaotic world of solo business ownership. With a deep love for Google Workspace and a knack for simplifying complex systems, Korryn offers practical advice on building sustainable workflows tailored to individual needs, emphasizing her “core four” pillars: operations, marketing, sales, and delivery. Beyond business, Korryn opens up about the realities of balancing work and motherhood, especially as a neurodivergent parent raising a neurodivergent child. She reflects on the evolving nature of her business and personal life, including her recent ADHD diagnosis and the impact it’s had on her productivity and energy management. From building her own backyard office to navigating school holidays without a local village, Korryn’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and authenticity. Her insights remind listeners that business isn’t a solo sport—and that embracing imperfection and asking for help are key to thriving both professionally and personally.
Episode 118: No More Playing Small: Owning Your Business with Katharine Crane
Digital strategist Katharine Crane shares her journey from hospitality to founding Crane Creative, a consultancy that helps business owners reclaim joy and clarity in their social media. Katharine dives into the power of authentic marketing, the evolving role of AI in business and home life, and the importance of building strong foundations before chasing trends. From parenting hacks to productivity tips, this episode is packed with practical advice for mums in business who want to grow sustainably and stay aligned with their values.
Episode 117: Turning Fear into Agency: How Sarah Cummings Helps Kids Understand Healthcare
In this episode of Mumbition, Sarah Cummings, founder of Teach Ted, shares how a deeply personal experience with her own children’s hospital visits sparked the creation of a powerful resource for families. Through relatable storytelling and evidence-based tools, Teach Ted helps children prepare for medical experiences by empowering them with age-appropriate knowledge and playful learning. Sarah discusses how reducing fear through understanding not only improves outcomes for kids but also supports parents and healthcare providers alike. Sarah also opens up about the realities of building a mission-driven business while raising a family, navigating health challenges, and staying motivated through community and creativity. From bootstrapping and burnout to breakthroughs in tech and storytelling, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about social impact, parenting, or starting a business with heart.
Ep 116 Connecting Carers: Tatum Steers on Building Hirey Balancing Business & Motherhood
In this inspiring episode of Mumbition the Podcast, Lucy sits down with Tatum Steers, co-founder of Hirey—Australia’s first online NDIS-supported worker directory. Alongside her co-founder Jess, Tatum is transforming how service providers in the aged and disability sectors connect with support workers, making the hiring process faster, more efficient, and deeply aligned with client needs. Tatum shares the heartfelt and practical journey behind launching Hirey—from identifying a critical gap in the sector to navigating the tech world as non-technical founders. She opens up about the power of long-term collaboration, the delicate balance of friendship and business, and how she and Jess turned a shared vision into a thriving platform.
Ep 115: Solving the Mental Load Crisis: Claire Waring’s Bold Vision for Working Parents
In this inspiring episode of Mumbition the Podcast, Carrie Kwan sits down with Claire Waring—creative leader, tech entrepreneur, and co-founder of Gether, an AI-powered app designed to ease the mental load for busy families. Claire shares her journey from the high-pressure world of advertising to launching a startup that empowers parents, especially women, to reclaim their headspace and thrive in both career and family life.
Ep 114: Cyber Awareness & Tech Tools for small business
Tracy Sheen shares her mission to make tech and AI less intimidating for women in business, Claire Waring talks about using technology to manage family mental load, and Tracy Hall advocates for financial security and cybersecurity for small businesses.
Forensic Finance to Empowering Women with Julie Garis
In this episode of Mumbition, host Carrie Kwan interviews Julie Garis, founder of Simple Split Financials.
From Coffee Van to Tech Innovator Emily Zaborski's Entrepreneurial Journey
Emily shares her journey from launching a mobile coffee van to creating Vendly, a platform that streamlines bookings for event vendors and organisers.
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