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How Natasha Overcame Adversity to Build a Thriving Candle Brand
In this episode of The Entrepreneurs Launchpad, Natasha shares her inspiring journey from incarceration and mental health challenges to building a successful candle business. She discusses the importance of resilience, community support, and the power of passion in overcoming adversity.
Support Natasha here:
Website: www.aaliyahcandles.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @aaliyahcandles
To hear more about how you can start your own business, get in touch with Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 783 483
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Resilience doesn’t always look loud — sometimes it stands quietly in the rain.
In this episode of The Entrepreneurs Launchpad, Claudia Fusca shares a moment from our recent Mother’s Day Markets in Brisbane — a day filled with colour, community… and then wind and rain.
Meet Sarah, founder of Sar Bear Designs — a polymer clay jewellery maker who chose belief over comfort and perseverance over perfect conditions. From starting her business during COVID to making international sales and building passive income streams, Sarah’s story is a powerful reminder that resilience isn’t a buzzword — it’s a choice.
Support Sarah here:
Etsy Store: https://sarbeardesignsau.etsy.com
Website: https://sarbeardesigns.square.site/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @_sarbeardesigns
To hear more about how you can start your own business, get in touch with Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 783 483
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From Brick-and-Mortar to Mobile Fish Spa Business: Simone’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Discover how Simone pivoted her fish spa business from a traditional storefront to a thriving mobile operation. Simone shares the inspiring origin story of her mobile fish spa bus, started from a family vacation experience
Support Barefoot Fish and the Fish Bus:
Website: https://barefootfish.com.au/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarefootFishAustralia/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bare
To hear more about how you can start your own business, get in touch with Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 783 483
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From Mining to Mental Health: Daniel Moody’s Reinvention Journey
Join us on the Entrepreneurs Launchpad as Daniel Moody shares his inspiring transition from the mining industry and corporate world to launching his own mental health practice. This episode explores the power of listening to your calling, overcoming self-doubt, and building a meaningful business aligned with your values.
Support Moody Therapy and Counselling:
Website: mtac.au
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0404 323 327
Instagram & TikTok: @mtac.au
To hear more about how you can start your own business, get in touch with Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 783 483
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Building a Soulful Business: Jasmine's Entrepreneurial Journey with HH Collective
Discover how Jasmine transformed her passion for handmade furniture into a thriving brand inspired by heritage and motherhood. From overcoming setbacks to virally reaching 200,000 views, her story offers practical insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women balancing business and family life.
Support HH Collective:
Website: HH Collective
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLYncFQV3/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hh.collective?igsh=YnoyaW9rcWsyZTdp&utm_source=qr
To hear more about how you can start your own business, get in touch with Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 783 483
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In this episode of Entrepreneurs Launchpad, Claudia interviews local entrepreneurs Peter and Geraldine at the annual Self-Employment Assistance Christmas pop-up market. Peter shares his journey from plumbing to creating laser engraved timber products after a life-changing heart attack. Geraldine discusses her crafting business, Craft Expressions, which emerged from her desire to create a supportive community for crafters. Both entrepreneurs emphasise the importance of following one's passion and the challenges of running a small business, especially during the festive season.
Support True Blue Timber Treasures:
www.truebluetimbertreasures.com.au
Support Craft Expressions:
www.craftexpressions.com.au
To hear more about how you can start your own business, get in touch with Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 783 483
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In this episode of the Entrepreneur's Launchpad, Claudia interviews Bobby, the founder of Barefoot Bobby and Life Craft Homeschool. Bobby shares her journey from childhood inspirations to establishing a business that supports neurodiverse individuals through art therapy. She discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of finding her niche, and the role of support programs like the SEA program in her entrepreneurial journey. Bobby emphasizes the healing power of art and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Support Barefoot Bobby and Life Craft Homeschool:
Bobby Lee Napier: [email protected]
Instgram:https://www.instagram.com/barefootbobbygc?igsh=cGw2eWJmdW55cnQy
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/1HHHaNSf4f/?mibextid=wwXIfr
To hear more about how you can start your own business, get in touch with Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 783 483
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Redemption and Resilience with Mitchell Dunn, Founder of DunnRite Lawn Care
In this powerful debut episode of The Entrepreneurs Launchpad, host Claudia sits down with Mitchell Dunn, founder of DunnRite Lawn Care, to explore how one man transformed hardship into hope — and built a thriving business grounded in redemption, resilience, and community impact.
Mitchell shares his journey from incarceration and addiction to entrepreneurship, revealing how he turned rejection into motivation and how his “Free Mow Fridays” initiative has become a local symbol of giving back. From completing his first-ever qualification through the Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs program to employing others who’ve faced similar challenges, Mitchell’s story proves that your past doesn’t define your future — your choices do.
Support DunnRite Lawn care:
Mitchell Dunn: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ANovXY6rZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
To hear more about how you can start your own business, get in touch with Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 783 483
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Welcome to The Entrepreneurs Launchpad—the podcast that celebrates the courage and energy behind turning ideas into thriving businesses. In this debut episode, host Claudia Fusca from Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs introduces the mission of the show: to inspire, guide, and empower aspiring entrepreneurs through real stories and practical insights.
How to get in touch:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 783 483
