Lady Startup Stories

Careers #154

Biz is the podcast rewriting the rules of work for a new generation.

Join Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient), Michelle Battersby (launched Bumble APAC) and Soph Hirst (ex-Google) as they tackle everything from awkward pay rise conversations to dealing with colleagues who steal your ideas. No more generic advice - just real strategies from women who've been there, done that.

BIZ: Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

INBOX: The First Day Outfit Strategy That Works For Every New Job
Apr 23, 2025 – 17:10
How To Nail Networking, Even When it Feels Super Awkward
Apr 21, 2025 – 31:53
INBOX: How Do I Get Recognition For My Hard Work?
Apr 16, 2025 – 20:55
How To Email and Slack Like A Man
Apr 14, 2025 – 26:43
INBOX: Our Controversial Take On Work Calendar Etiquette
Apr 9, 2025 – 16:26
8 Lessons Michelle Battersby Learnt While Building Her Business
Apr 7, 2025 – 29:47
INBOX: Stop Doing This At Your Work Desk!
Apr 2, 2025 – 17:19
Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)
Mar 31, 2025 – 24:19
INBOX: Help! How Do I Fire Someone?
Mar 26, 2025 – 14:22
You Don’t Need A Work Mentor, You Need This Instead
Mar 24, 2025 – 15:16
INBOX: Why We All Need A Work Bestie
Mar 19, 2025 – 14:56
Mia Freedman On Why Redundancy Was One Of The Best Things To Happen To Her
Mar 17, 2025 – 25:46
INBOX: Upgrading Work Travel To Boss-Level & Can I WFH From A Cafe?
Mar 12, 2025 – 17:56
How To Know If You Should Start Your Own Business
Mar 10, 2025 – 18:44
INBOX: Should I CC Someone's Boss To Escalate An Issue?
Mar 5, 2025 – 14:44
'Personality Hire' Is Not A Dirty Word
Mar 3, 2025 – 30:27
INBOX: How Do I Handle A Patronising Colleague?!
Feb 26, 2025 – 11:05
There's A Right (And Wrong) Way To Revenge Quit
Feb 24, 2025 – 29:26
INBOX: My Colleague Gets Paid More To Do The Same Job!
Feb 19, 2025 – 13:04
How To Talk So People Listen To You
Feb 17, 2025 – 23:48
INBOX: Can I Date My Co-Worker?
Feb 12, 2025 – 16:06
How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)
Feb 10, 2025 – 19:07
INBOX: How Long Do I Have To Consider A Job Offer?
Feb 5, 2025 – 12:33
How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)
Feb 3, 2025 – 22:41
Tomorrow... Your Work Life Sorted
Feb 2, 2025 – 00:50
Introducing: BIZ
Jan 23, 2025 – 00:48

Recent Reviews

Scented Designs

Yes to Lady Startup Stories

I came across Shazzy’s podcast while exploring podcasts about entrepreneurship. As a business owner, there’s always more for me to learn, and I love hearing the stories
Jakub[SOP]

Great podcast overall

Great episodes. Awesome guests. Loved your episodes with Jodie Fox and loved her shoes of prey business concept. I was so blown away when she revealed how this seven-figure company went under in the end, but wow! Talk about a startup.
SarahMyWord

Great guests, great interviewer

Love listening to what makes successful people tick. Rachel Corbett is an excellent interviewer with great insights into her guests’ lives. Inspiring stuff…!
NYC Boss Lady Person

Excellent Podcast!! I’m hooked!

Excellent new podcast from the MamaMia crew! Everything they touch turns to gold!!! I’m a biznez lady in NYC and have to say it’s a pretty isolating occupation, no boss to ask for help! It’s so great to hear the tales of other business owners. Can’t wait for episode 2!