Big Business with Brittney Saunders

It's bonus time and Black Friday is finally upon us! Britt has a list of things that could potentially derail all of that planning and hard work in preparation for the biggest sales day of the year. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are so excited to have Daniel Kitay on today's episode of Big Business. Daniel is the Founder & CEO of FUNDAY Natural Sweets, Australia’s #1 and fastest-growing better-for-you lolly brand. FUNDAY has flipped the confectionery category on its head with no-sugar-added lollies that are fun, nostalgic and actually good for you. Daniel has turned FUNDAY into a disruptive force in confectionery, building both a beloved brand and a people-first culture.  Stocked in Woolworths, Coles, Chemist Warehouse, Costco, 7-Eleven and more - FUNDAY is now expanding globally.  LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE Follow FUNDAY on: Instagram - @fundaysweets Shop their sweets range HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wow, what a juicy bonus we have for you today. Britt is talking staff Xmas parties and answering a DM that could ruffle a few feathers. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a CEO, social media powerhouse, and keynote speaker, Britt might seem effortlessly confident, but that wasn’t always the case. Confidence is something she’s built over time, and today she’s sharing the number one tip that helped shape her into the self-assured woman she is now. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love spilling the tea on Big Business, but we tend to get an little extra juicy on the bonus episodes... and today is no exception. Britt is giving you the stone cold truth when it comes to her social life at work, or lack there of. Despite what social media portrays Britt has some pretty strict boundaries. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going there today. You want the tea? We're giving it to you. Britt is directly responding to all the negative and hateful comments left about her over the years. How does she cope with it? and what has been her saving grace? LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's bonus time!!! Today Britt is giving you the tea on Fayt's 2025 Black Friday sale along with some incredibly insightful tips & tricks to help you take full advantage of the sale period. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Big Business Britt is speaking with Jamila Radzvi, the deputy managing director of Future Women. She has been named one of Culture Amp’s 25 Emerging Global Culture Creators and included in the Australian Financial Review’s 100 Women of Influence Jamila is helping shift how workplaces think about gender equity, it’s not just adding women into leadership but redesigning systems so women can stay, thrive, and contribute without sacrificing personal wellbeing or family life. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE Follow Jamila on: Instagram - @jamilarizvi CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you expect your family and friends to support your business? This is a tricky question and one that Britt has a particular personal response to. This bonus episode is giving our the tea, the advice and the personal perspective. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have seen that video doing the rounds this week from a certain creator and fashion brand owner whose comments about inclusive sizing were… well, pretty shocking. Britt’s here to unpack it all and share her unfiltered thoughts. But this conversation goes deeper than one viral moment, it’s about the bigger picture of inclusivity in fashion. Why isn’t every brand size-inclusive? What does true inclusivity actually look like? And how is FAYT The Label continuing to push for progress when it comes to sizing, representation, and real diversity in the fashion industry? LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are only weeks away from the Black Friday sales and if you haven't started preparing you need to start NOW!!!! That's why we are reminding you of this incredible episode we recorded last year with Anita Sarkar. Black Friday Sales have thrown businesses and consumers into a frenzy over the past few years with some sales getting earlier and earlier. Why is this? How can businesses effectively prepare for this period and what are the necessary steps they should be taking to really take full advantage. Well here on Big Business we have some ideas AND we are joined by Anaita Sarkar who breaks it down simply for anyone to follow. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE Follow Anaita on: Instagram: @sellanythingonline TikTok: @sellanythingonline CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The questions in the DM's have been on another level lately and Britt is loving it. Today's question is no exception, how do you step up as a leader with no experience and how do you manage complex issues in a workplace with no HR?  LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes the most fascinating part of a founder’s story isn’t the wins you see today, it’s the messy, unpredictable journey that got them there. For many business owners, success comes after years of trial and error, with failed ventures and hard lessons paving the way for the breakthrough moment. In this episode of Big Business, Britt is lifting the curtain on her own path, sharing every business she’s owned over the years: the ideas, the approaches, the failures, and ultimately, the lessons. It’s an honest, no-filter look at the reality of entrepreneurship, the grind, the setbacks, and the growth that comes with them. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When your business grows and your teams are spread across the country, one of the biggest challenges you’ll face is maintaining a strong company culture. That’s exactly what Britt is navigating every day. In this episode, she’s answering a DM that asks "how do you really know what’s going on in each team", and whether you’re being told the truth about what’s happening behind the scenes? It all comes down to one simply factor... LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Big Business, Britt sits down with Gemma O’Neill—a true powerhouse in media, talent management, and lifestyle branding. With more than 25 years of experience across Australia, the US, the UK, and New Zealand, Gemma has built a reputation for her sharp strategic vision, creative leadership, and ability to spark cultural movements. From nearly a decade in Hollywood working at Nicole Kidman’s production company, Blossom Films, where she developed and managed high-profile film and TV projects, to her current role as CEO of Three Birds Renovations and co-founder of Besties with Jackie O, Gemma has seen it all. In this episode, she shares the lessons learned from navigating global entertainment, building brands, and the power of negotiation. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a longer bonus episode than normal. This past week we have seen some iconic brands announce that they'll be scaling back or completely shutting down their businesses. STAX announced that they'll be closing down the majority of their stores and Famous Footwear announced they're completely shutting down operations. Is this a sign that retail is dying? Britt is giving you her honest take on it all. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britt has been dragged straight into the studio fresh off the Fayt 8 brand trip to give you the full lowdown. Once upon a time, influencer brand trips were the big marketing play, but those days are fading fast. We’ve entered a new era: the era of the customer. In today’s episode, Britt breaks down how people really feel about seeing influencers flown around the world, why brands should shift their focus towards celebrating and rewarding their customers instead, and how the return on investment from this approach is not only powerful, but truly priceless. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britt has gone deep into the Dm's again and come across a very interesting question and scenario about redundancy. How do you cope with it? What should be your first steps when you're faced with unemployment?  LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s official, Fayt has turned 8! Over nearly a decade in business, Britt has faced the highs, the lows, and everything in between and with each year has come a powerful lesson that’s shaped her into the businesswoman and leader she is today. In this episode, Britt is breaking down the 8 biggest lessons she’s learnt across 8 years of Fayt - wisdom every entrepreneur needs to hear. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wow, do we have some cracking questions in today’s bonus episode of Big Business! We’re diving into it all. From dealing with emotionally manipulative bosses, to facing the harsh truths about when (and how much) you should actually be paying yourself from your business, right through to the wild world of managing influencers. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders  YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.