Thriving Business

Breaking Barriers: Thriving in Business as Women

Dr Kate De Jong & Sam Morris Season 1 Episode 1

In this episode, Kate and Sam embark on their podcasting journey, sharing their excitement and the inspiration behind starting this show. Drawing from their extensive experience as coaches, they discuss the profound conversations and "aha" moments that have shaped their understanding of women in business.

Discover the common challenges faced by women in the business world and the critical need for support and community. Delve into the journey of uncovering the true essence of one's purpose and how personal experiences and pain can drive business growth.


Join Kate and Sam as they explore the importance of embracing imperfection and breaking the silence around struggles faced by women in business. Their goal is to share collective wisdom, address taboo topics, and empower women to realize they are not alone in their challenges.


Check Out Episode Highlights:

  • How and why business is different for women.
  • As a mother of five (Sam) and Kate (two), Kate and Sam share some of their challenges in growing a business and a family at the same time.
  • How societal pressures and unconscious bias impact female business owners.
  • Why we can and need to embrace imperfection and still be impactful as a woman in business.
  • Sam talks about starting out in the Australian Navy and her transition to growing a seven-figure business.
  • Sam and Kate share how their desire to smash gender barriers has led them to where they are.
  • Kate shares how it’s not just male unconscious bias that holds women back but how women can be their own worst enemies and hold each other back.
  • Kate and Sam share their experience of how intuition and alignment are the keys to business success.
  • SHARE OUR SPECIALTIES/FOCUS/WHAT WE DO
  • The girls get vulnerable and discuss how they found the ‘jewel’ of their calling, and how it now guides their businesses.
  • How you can find the jewel of your calling in the wounds of your past and use it to drive your business purpose and impact to create a thriving business you love.


Connect with the Women Doing Business Hosts:

Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business

Website: https://katiedejong.com/

Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusiness

Email: kate@katedejong.com


Sam Morris | The Business Implementor

Website: https://thebusinessimplementor.com/

Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach

Email: sam@thebusinessimplementor.com







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