In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Sonja Kay, founder of Sonja Kay, Personal Confidante. Sonja shares with us her fascinating journey into entrepreneurship, starting as a piano and dance teacher, before venturing into a retail business with her ex-partner, and ultimately moving to Australia.

During the episode, Sonja takes us through her inspiring story of reinvention and resilience, detailing the challenges she faced in starting her personal confidante business, and how she overcame them. She also discusses the importance of networking in building a successful business, and shares some valuable insights and tips on how to leverage networking effectively.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur looking to start your own business, or simply interested in the journey of a successful business owner, this episode is sure to leave you inspired and motivated to take your own entrepreneurial journey to the next level.

Welcome to this episode of "How It All Started," where we explore the journey of Karen Whitely, a successful small business owner who almost became a teacher. Karen's early years were spent in the Western Australian wheatbelt, where she grew up in the town of Bruce Rock, living a typical country lifestyle.

Karen learned the importance of community and helping others, which shaped her into the person she is today. Although she initially pursued a career in teaching, Karen decided to take a different path and started her own business. In this episode, she shares her journey and insights on entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced, and how she overcame them to achieve success.

Join us as we delve into Karen's story, learn from her experiences, and get inspired to pursue our own dreams and goals. Tune in to "How It All Started" now.

Join Paul Simidrescu in this week's episode of How It All Started as he sits down with Nigel Tye, the founder of Growth Evolution, to discuss his journey through life and into the world of business.

Nigel shares his experiences of serving in the British Military for 25 years, where he gained valuable leadership and management skills. He also talks about his time as a senior medical operations manager at the 2012 London Olympics, where he oversaw the medical operations for over 17,000 athletes.

As the operational manager of group GP practices and London hospitals, Nigel gained extensive knowledge of healthcare management and operations. He then decided to take his expertise to Australia, where he founded Growth Evolution, a consultancy firm that helps businesses and organizations improve their performance and growth.

Tune in to this episode to hear Nigel's inspiring journey and learn from his wealth of experience in leadership, management, and healthcare operations.

To find out more about Nigel Tye and Growth Evolution, head to www.growthevolution.com.au. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay updated on the latest episodes.