One Wild Ride with Pru Chapman

Nicole Velik is a leading speaker, facilitator, and trainer in innovation and creativity. As the founder of The Ideas Bodega and the host of the podcast Creativity Unpacked, as well as CreativeMornings Sydney, she has dedicated herself to demystifying creativity and making it accessible to everyone. With a background in advertising, including stints at Saatchi & Saatchi and KBP, Nicole has trained organizations worldwide, including big names like The United Nations, Nike, and Google. Her podcast, which soared to number one on the Apple Marketing charts upon launch, features interviews with creatives, highlighting that creativity is a skill achievable by everyone. Nicole is also a sought-after speaker at events like SXSW Sydney and Vivid Ideas, and she nurtures her own creativity through music, playing percussion in a samba band, guitar, songwriting, and learning Portuguese. Mentioned in Conversation: Unlocking Creativity: Discussing the universality of creativity and methods for helping individuals and teams recognize their creative potential. Generating New Ideas: Including the innovation techniques she’s used to train Google, the United Nations and LEGO. Leading Creative Teams: Providing insights into fostering a culture that nurtures creativity, giving constructive feedback, rewarding creativity, and maintaining creative flow. Overcoming Creative Barriers: Identifying common obstacles that hinder creativity and exploring strategies to overcome them. Living a Creative Life: Delving into the importance of pursuing diverse creative outlets and the role they play in sustaining creativity and courage. Want to learn more? To learn more about how our work and programs can support you come and say hi over at Owners Collective! See Our Business Growth Programs Here Links Owners Collective Website Owners Collective Instagram Pru on LinkedIn

Jane Marx is a social entrepreneur committed to empowering marginalized women through meaningful employment. Amidst the pandemic, she founded The Beautiful Bunch, focusing on supporting young women from refugee backgrounds facing barriers to work. Join us for an honest discussion on the challenges and triumphs of launching and running a social enterprise, driven by passion and hustle rather than financial backing. Discover how Jane's journey exemplifies the power of using business for inclusive and sustainable change, proving that each of us holds the capacity to create opportunities for others. Mentioned in Conversation: Ready to learn more? CHECK OUT PRODUCT UPRISING HERE Scale your product-based business with our 8-week program. An online course designed and created by Pru Chapman and Brooke Franklin - get industry insights from top-level operators on how to grow, manage, and scale a highly successful product-based brand. Grow your reach. Expand your range. Streamline your Systems. Sell more products.

Brooke is a powerhouse in the product industry. She spent six years helping scale lululemon, where she managed stores, led operations, and eventually oversaw $100 million in retail stores as the Australia/NZ Area Director. She went on to become the Country Manager of Cotton On managing over 200 stores and more than $250M in sales. From there she moved to General Manager at TOM Co, where she radically expanded their range and led the business to a successful sale. Brooke loves both big and small business, coaching startups and demonstrating her strategic scaling prowess. She's not just a leader; she's a legend in the industry, and is passionate about good business. Mentioned in Conversation: Ready to learn more? Check out our brand new program Product Uprising HERE Links Owners Collective Website Owners Collective Instagram Pru on LinkedIn

Kylie is a Leadership Developer and Founder of Of Kin, a training organisation specialising in building brave leaders and courageous cultures. She is a certified executive coach, psychological safety practitioner and facilitator of Dr Brené Brown’s curricula on courage, vulnerability, shame and resilience (The Daring Way™ & Dare To Lead™), and currently delivers Dare To Lead™ programs for organisational teams and individual professionals. She is part of the Homeward Bound visibility faculty championing the success of women in STEMM from around the world. Her vision is to build the capacity for brave conversations in boardrooms, classrooms and lounge rooms across the world. Mentioned in Conversation: Courageous Leadership: The 4 skills that are critical to brave and conscious leadership. The Power of Vulnerability: why we armour ourselves to protect against being exposed and how to lean into the discomfort for growth and evolution. Self Compassion: the often undervalued experience that is key to rising strong when we slip and fall - that we all do as part of the human experience. Want to learn more? To learn more about how our work and programs can support you come and say hi over at Owners Collective! See Our Business Growth Programs Here Links Owners Collective Website Owners Collective Instagram Pru on LinkedIn

Dr Marion Piper believes that life’s challenges and traumas are actually an invitation to get creative, a way to turn our pain into Art and kick-start the process of post-traumatic growth. This is what fuelled her PhD research and informs the work she does today inspiring ambitious Creatives to find their voice and embrace creativity as a form of self-care. With a colourful career spanning gigs in art galleries, creative summer camps and creative agencies both here and abroad, Marion is here to share her answer to a question many of us ask: “what does it mean to lead a truly creative life?” Mentioned in Conversation: Unlocking Creativity: Dr Marion shares the top 5 creative barriers—and how to get past them. We also explore how mental health can be both a hurdle and a dynamic force for unlocking your creative genius. Thriving After Trauma: Exploring the science of post-traumatic growth, unveiling 5 transformative dimensions, from spiritual shifts to new possibilities. Dr Marion delivers a roadmap to not just survive, but thrive beyond adversity. Tools for Self-Expression: Experience a unique journaling approach focused on self-expression, not just self-improvement. Dr Marion shares her unique approach to journaling through introspection and creativity to unleashing the power of your thoughts and emotions. Best part? It's free! Want to learn more? To learn more about how our work and programs can support you come and say hi over at Owners Collective! See Our Business Growth Programs Here Links Owners Collective Website Owners Collective Instagram Pru on LinkedIn

Kaylene Langford, a proud Guringai woman, passionate entrepreneur, coach, writer and speaker, and the founder and owner of StartUp Creative, a hugely popular online platform, podcast, and print magazine that educates, inspires, and supports creative entrepreneurs and future innovators. She has over a decade of experience coaching, educating and supporting individuals to identify and achieve their goals. Mentioned in Conversation: Want to learn more? To learn more about how our work and programs can support you come and say hi over at Owners Collective! See Our Business Growth Programs Here Links Owners Collective Website Owners Collective Instagram Pru on LinkedIn

Justine Curtis is the founder of Inspired Adventures, the original and leading charity challenge agency in Australasia with over 19 years experience organising life-changing adventures. To date, the B Corp certified, female-founded company has raised $45 million through more than 715 completed challenges in partnership with 339 leading Australian and New Zealand charities. The challenges that Inspired Adventures has organised have funded projects including medical research, human rights advocacy, environmental preservation and social mobility, through challenges completed by over 7,000 people. Inspired Adventures currently offers 60 national itineraries, 30 international itineraries and fundraising opportunities with 80 charities – all of which are carbon neutral through a partnership with Carbon Neutral. Mentioned in Conversation: Justine’s entrepreneurial journey from start-up to leading Australia's number one charity adventure company with a team of 30+ people including staff, travel guides and doctors. The profound impact purpose-led travel can have on your life and why. Why responsible, carbon-neutral travel has been a core part of the company's values. The opportunity for sustainable travel to improve company’s ESG while offering their employees a unique and one-in-a-lifetime experience. Want to learn more? To learn more about how our work and programs can support you come and say hi over at Owners Collective! See Our Business Growth Programs Here Links Owners Collective Website Owners Collective Instagram Pru on LinkedIn

James Perrin is a Sustainability & Impact Specialist, B Corp Consultant, Founding Director of the Ingrained Foundation, and Podcast Host. He works with individuals, businesses, and not-for-profits to deepen their impact, and I specialises in developing strategies and implementing projects that are relevant and meaningful for a more beautiful world. At the time of this podcast recording James was the Sustainability Manager for Stone & Wood. You can find this conversation in full at Episode 9 of the One Wild Ride Podcast. Links Connect with Pru on Instagram Connect with Pru on LinkedIn See all episodes at theownerscollective.com

Brooke Franklin is an exceptional Leader and Growth Strategist with a passion for building empowered teams. Her accolades include Senior management roles at lululemon, Cotton On, and TOM Organic. In this Sample Brooke gives insight into why and how to attract and retain the best talent with a flexible workplace, while managing performance outcomes with a ‘perform at your best model’. This approach has seen Brooke build incredible teams throughout her career and is now a much sought after thought leader. You can find this conversation in full at Episode 16 of the One Wild Ride Podcast. Links Connect with Pru on Instagram Connect with Pru on LinkedIn See all episodes at theownerscollective.com

Caroline Kell is a proud Aboriginal woman, TEDX Speaker, and founder of Blak Wattle Coaching and Consulting. A former Counsellor with over 7 years’ experience working alongside Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities to drive outcomes in truth telling, treaty, health, and mental health reforms at a state government level. She is deeply passionate about the social emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and in addition to mentoring First Nations leaders and business owners, she delivers thought provoking workshops and addresses that include the power of stories and narrative approaches to build empathetic teams, Aboriginal social emotional wellbeing principles, and understanding Burnout from a First Nations perspective. Mentioned in Conversation: Caroline's personal story that delves into her Matriarchal lineage, showcasing both its strength and setbacks, which have shaped her identity and resilience. Burnout, and its prevalence within Aboriginal communities, due to the complexities of modern life while honoring cultural roots. A holistic approach addressing mental, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects, leading to personal transformation and healing. Empowering others, through her business Blak Wattle Coaching & Consulting combining traditional wisdom with contemporary practices to create safe, healthy, and connected communities. Want to learn more? To learn more about how our work and programs can support you come and say hi over at Owners Collective! See Our Business Growth Programs Here Links Pru on LinkedIn Pru on Instagram Owners Collective Website

Odette Barry is a publicist, PR mentor, and founder of Odette & Co. She knows that every business has a story to tell, and she’s here to help empower business owners to tell those stories through the power of PR. She has designed and teaches the Hack Your Own PR program made for business owners, and hosts the Hack Your Own PR podcast, full of tips from some of Australia’s best journalists and producers. In this episode Odette gives us her best advice to hack your own purpose-led PR. You can find this conversation in full at Episode 61 of the One Wild Ride Podcast. Links Connect with Pru on Instagram Connect with Pru on LinkedIn See all episodes at theownerscollective.com

Tess Guinery is an Artist, Designer, and Author. After initially establishing herself as a sought-after Creative, Tess intuitively pressed pause to take a sabbatical to explore her inner artist, which led to a journey of self-discovery and a new body and being of work. These days, Tess calls the wholesome town of Murwillumbah home with her stuntman husband and their three spirited daughters. She lives through her art each and every day. You can find this conversation in full in Episode 10 of the One Wild Ride Podcast. See Tess's musing and visual dairy on Instagram @tessguinery @theapricotmemiors and her website www.tessguinery.co Links Connect with Pru on Instagram Connect with Pru on LinkedIn See all episodes at theownerscollective.com

Paul Jarvis is a web designer, entrepreneur, educator, and author of Company of One. His past clients include Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, and Warner Music. His writing and ideas have been published and profiled in magazines and outlets such as WIRED, Vice, Fast Company and USA Today. In his counterculture book Company of One, Paul presents an alternative philosophy of business success – one that turns conventional wisdom on its head by prizing less over more, small over large, and niche over mass. You can find this conversation in full in Episode 39 of the One Wild Ride Podcast. Listen To The FULL Episode Here Links Connect with Pru on Instagram Connect with Pru on LinkedIn See all episodes at theownerscollective.com

Ārepa is the world's first brain drink. Backed by neuroscience, this brand is on a mission to boost brain health around the world. Founded by Angus Brown and Zac Robinson in 2017, Ārepa has grown to become Australasia’s most popular brain health drink. Backed by peer reviewed research, the mind-enhancing range of clinically tested brain drinks are now stocked in five countries and enjoyed by sportspeople, entertainers, and peak performers around the globe. Ārepa’s formula spent five years being developed by a team of internationally renowned neuroscientists and universities around the world, with funding from Dementia Australia Research Foundation off the back of studies proving the drink’s beneficial long-term effects. Led by science and technology, the company now has a pipeline of clinical studies supporting the effects of it’s natural and potent ingredients and a presence in over 1,200 Australian retailers including Woolworths, Coles, Harris Farm and IGA stores across all states. Mentioned in Conversation: Ārepa's Origins & Growth Strategy: Tracing the brain drink's journey from inception to success. Effective Brain Booster: Ārepa's Active Ingredients: Unveiling the powerful cognitive blend within Ārepa. Natural, Caffeine-Free Vision: Why founders opted for an all-natural formula without caffeine. Science and Technology Synergy: Ārepa's innovation fueled by cutting-edge research. Short & Long-Term Effects: Understanding the cognitive impact of Ārepa's compounds. Want to learn more? To learn more about how our work and programs can support you come and say hi over at Owners Collective! See Our Business Growth Programs Here Links Owners Collective Website Owners Collective Instagram Pru on LinkedIn

Jade Miles is a farmer, author, educator, podcaster, local food advocate, and CEO creating a culture in farming that values tomorrow. Together with her husband and three kids, Jade runs Black Barn Farm, a biodiverse orchard, nursery and workshop space in Northeast Victoria. She’s an active presence in the regenerative space, hosting school programs, permaculture and homesteading workshops while sitting on multiple boards – all in the name of reconnecting people to nature, food and a simpler existence. She is also the CEO at not-for-profit Sustainable Table, a non-profit network of thought leaders and educators who are connecting regenerative growers with funding to build capacity and create positive change. To date, Sustainable Table has distributed over $1 million to 30+ game-changing, regenerative projects through 4 targeted funding rounds. Mentioned in Conversation: Jade's personal journey into regenerative farming that fueled her passion for Futuresteading The current challenges Australia's farming system faces Benefits of localised, short-supply-chain food systems The power consumers hold in reshaping Australia's food system How connecting regenerative farmers with funding can positively impact the future of Australian food systems The role Investors can play in positively impacting a regenerative future Want to learn more? To learn more about how our work and programs can support you come and say hi over at Owners Collective! See Our Business Growth Programs Here Links Owners Collective Website Owners Collective Instagram Pru on LinkedIn

Damien Cole is a well-known environmentalist, public speaker, and community leader. He is the National Campaign Director for Surfrider Foundation and led paddle-out protests across Australia in the Fight for The Bight campaign in early 2019 which saw the activation of 56 additional local communities paddling out at their local beaches in opposition to oil drilling in the Great Australian Bight. Damien is also co-founder of Varuna Surf, a sustainable wooden surfboard company on a mission to redefine the world of sustainable surfing. Varuna boards are designed by iconic shapers and made responsibly in Indonesia. Last but certainly not least Damien was an independent candidate in both the 2018 Victorian election and the 2019 Federal election, leading a very unique campaign style with a strong focus on true community representation and intergenerational social and environmental well-being. Mentioned in Conversation: Damien’s role as National Marketing Manager at Surfrider Foundation and the path through politics that led him there Speaheading grassroots campaigns such as Fight for the Bight and against PEP 11 to protect potentially devastating effects on the Australian coastline Launching sustainable wooden surfboard brand Varuna Surf with the mission to redefine the world of sustainable surfing. Damien’s recent traumatic head injury as a result of a car crash and his road to recovery Want to learn more? To learn more about how our work and programs can support you come and say hi over at Owners Collective! See Our Business Growth Programs Here Links Owners Collective Website Owners Collective Instagram Pru on LinkedIn

Daniel Flynn is the co-founder and managing director of one of Australia’s most successful startups, Thankyou. He started Thankyou at the age of 19, and now 12 years later, Thankyou’s products are stocked by major retailers in Australia, with every product contributing to helping end global poverty. To date, Thankyou has raised over $17 million to impact the lives of people across 22 countries. Daniel is also the author of best-selling book Chapter One, a story that generated $1.4 million in sales in its first month using an unorthodox ‘pay-what-you-want’ model. He is known for his passionate and disruptive marketing that has led Thankyou onto a global stage including an interview with former US president Barak Obama. Mentioned in Conversation: The 'No Small Plan' campaign by Thankyou: An overview and its outcomes Guiding a team through a global-stage 'failure' and its lessons Revolutionizing Thankyou's future by reimagining and transforming the approach Daniel's strategy in embracing major risks and garnering team support Unveiling the key ingredients to define your company's unique 'secret sauce' The influential and passionate force behind disruptive marketing that challenges the status quo Want to learn more? To learn more about how our work and programs can support you come and say hi over at Owners Collective! See Our Business Growth Programs Here Links Owners Collective Website Owners Collective Instagram Pru on LinkedIn

Benjamin Berry is a fully accredited Wim Hof Method, Oxygen Advantage, and Cold Exposure Facilitator who delivers workshops based on these practices, along with a variety of other breathwork techniques that support mental, emotional, and physical health and fitness. His transformational Breath and Ice workshops have helped thousands of people, in times of personal crisis and expansion, as well as through community trauma. His professional career has been dedicated to assisting the community in times of need and includes experience as an Ocean Lifeguard, Underground Search & Rescue Team Leader, and Firefighter. After struggling with chronic pain, Benny turned his attention inward on a journey of personal discovery that he now shares widely. Mentioned in Conversation: How chronic injury led Benny to a deeply personal journey of healing The pitfalls in outsourcing your health to the ‘professionals’ The methodology of breathwork and its short and long-term effects on the body The role of cold exposure in reducing inflammation and fighting chronic disease Want to learn more? To learn more about how our work and programs can support you come and say hi over at Owners Collective! See Our Business Growth Programs Here Links Owners Collective Website Owners Collective Instagram Pru on LinkedIn

Ami Bateman is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pleasant State, an ethical home cleaning company, that makes non-toxic and zero-waste dissolvable cleaning bars. Australians spend almost two billion dollars each year on home and laundry products that are making us sick. Products such as cleaning agents, air fresheners, and plastic packaging that breaks down into inhalable microplastics, are major contributors to indoor air pollution that can lead to respiratory diseases, allergies, asthma, and even cancer. Pleasant State has developed and manufactured Australia's very first just-add-water cleaning bars that are verified safe, non-toxic, scented with essential oils, they reduce transport emissions by 95%. They have over 1000 5-star reviews, are experiencing 60% month-on-month growth and are now in the homes of 20,000 Australians. To date, they’ve stopped 150,000 plastic bottles from entering landfills, generated 75,000 liters of toxic-free cleaning solutions, and raised over $45,000 for charities Mentioned in Conversation: How eliminating harsh cleaning products and plastics from her life stopped 2 years of chronic headaches for Ami The indoor air pollution problem that no-one is talking about despite Australians spending 90% of their time indoors The deep customer research and analysis approach Ami took in creating Pleasant State Designing, developing, and delivering a business through covid from her garage Building the business on the B Corp certification process The deep customer research approach Pleasant State has taken at every step of the journey Embarking on an equity crowdfunding campaign will be used by Pleasant State to enter international markets, lock in major retail partnerships and scale its impact Want to learn more? To learn more about how our work and programs can support you come and say hi over at Owners Collective! See Our Business Growth Programs Here Links Owners Collective Website Owners Collective Instagram Pru on LinkedIn

Kayla Houlihan is the founder of Tribe Skincare, a natural, vegan-friendly, Australian-made skincare range, based in Torquay. It was while running her own skin clinic that Kayla noticed a gap in the market for 'skincare for sensitive skin'. While there were some skincare products or lines for sensitive skin, no brand was completely focusing on. Kayla created Tribe Skincare and bootstapped her way to $8m+ turnover in her first five years, without any external investment or big startup dollars. Tribe now has over 50,000 repeat customers and a more than 60% return customer rate - which is 3 times above industry average. From the original four products the brand is quickly becoming one of Australia’s favourites for sensitive skin. Mentioned in Conversation: Kayla’s personal experience seeding to the creation of Tribe Skincare How she bootstapped her way to $8m+ turnover in her first five years (without any external investment or big startup dollars) Her ‘under-the-radar’ strategies to growing over 50,000 repeat customers with a more than 60%+ return customer rate Why she chooses to use Australian native ingredients over imported ones Her choice (and advantage) in manufacturing all her products in Australia Turning off her digital ads, and how it affected the business Want to learn more? To learn more about how our work and programs can support you come and say hi over at Owners Collective! See Our Business Growth Programs Here Links Owners Collective Website Owners Collective Instagram Pru on LinkedIn