Bored To Boss

Sarah bought Real Rad Food just over two years ago, and this conversation offers such a refreshing perspective on what it’s really like to take over an existing business rather than build one from scratch.She opens up about the reality of stepping into a brand with little experience, the challenges that came with finding her footing, and the resilience it took to keep pushing forward.Special Delivery: brought to you by Go Sweet Spot - Sarah shares her morning routine of reading over her goals that she has written at the start of the year, a kind of manifestation she finds grounding to set herself up for the day and to also dream big with what she wants to achieve. Our sponsors for todays podcast are:Title Sponsor: Bored George - use the code BOSSPOD for 15% off any pair of sunglasses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Segment Sponsor: Go Sweet Spot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today’s episode is full of raw honesty about the hurdles life throws at you - and how Jess Quinn has taken each one in her stride to build a beautiful, purpose-filled life.Now co-founding The Cyclist and Cadence, Jess has created two brands with real depth and intention. This conversation is equal parts deep, relatable, and hilarious - giving you a true glimpse into who Jess is and the journey that led her to becoming a business founder.Special Delivery: brought to you by Go Sweet Spot - Jess shares her must-do content editing tips, including how she uses both CapCut and Instagram Edits to create engaging videos. She dives into sound effects, captions, and creative text choices - all the little details that make your content stand out and keep viewers watching.Our sponsors for todays podcast are:Title Sponsor: Bored George - use the code BOSSPOD for 15% off any pair of sunglasses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Segment Sponsor: Go Sweet Spot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today I had the honour of sitting down with Annemarie, Managing Director of Kiara Cosmetics, and distributor of Revitalash and Déesse PRO. We had one of the most open and raw conversations about what it really costs to take risks in business and to learn everything in a scrappy manner! Annemarie holds giving back so close to her heart and it is a core value in her business. We dive into where this came from and how she gives back. Special Delivery: brought to you by Go Sweet Spot - Annemarie brings something simple yet often overlooked; Access to Facebook groups and Shopify forums and how this free tool is often an easy way to get advice, meet other business owners and improve the inner workings of your business.Shopify group - click hereOur sponsors for todays podcast are:Title Sponsor: Bored George - use the code BOSSPOD for 15% off any pair of sunglasses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Segment Sponsor: Go Sweet Spot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠

I had the honour of chatting to Alena, founder of Bare Jewellery about her journey to the business we now see everywhere on our socials! It’s never a straight line, but Alena’s passion for growing Bare truly comes through in every decision.Special Delivery: brought to you by Go Sweet Spot - Alena uses an app called Multi Bundle. This app allows you to seamlessly set up bundles in your Shopify, and use CSS code to customise the appearance of your bundle to perfectly suit your store. Mod Bundles Our sponsors for todays podcast are:Title Sponsor: Bored George - use the code BOSSPOD for 15% off any pair of sunglasses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Segment Sponsor: Go Sweet Spot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more⁠⁠⁠

One of the most open, raw and captivating conversations to date with Hannah as we delve into her journey in business. We cover @deartheseries @dearbridesnz @dearcommunitynz and @sevencontentstudionz as well as her sharing her life on Social Media and the impact this can have behind the scenes.Special Delivery: brought to you by Go Sweet Spot - Hannah brings us her must-use personal organisation tool, Notion - a platform that helps to streamline your life, projects, and business all in one place. From to-do lists and goal tracking to content planning, Notion acts as a digital brain where everything lives neatly in one hub.Our sponsors for todays podcast are:Title Sponsor: Bored George - use the code BOSSPOD for 15% off any pair of sunglasses⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop here⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Sponsor: Miller Road Fragrances Shop and book hereSegment Sponsor: Go Sweet Spot ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more⁠⁠

Georgia sits down with Ollie Puddick, founder of the delish RTD coffee brand, Inner Bloom. We had great chats about being a solo founder, making into big FMCG, his strategy to find investment, and a whole lot of content!Special Delivery: brought to you by Go Sweet Spot - Ollie brings us his best tips on training AI and ChatGPT to be your co-founder. If you have not already, take a listen, take notes and take advantage of this!Our sponsors for todays podcast are:Title Sponsor: Bored George - use the code BOSSPOD for 15% off any pair of sunglasses⁠⁠⁠Shop here⁠⁠⁠Segment Sponsor: Go Sweet Spot ⁠⁠⁠Learn more⁠

Georgia sits down with Wendy Quach founder of &Again. An online consignment and thrift store, taking care of the reselling for you.Her story is filled with passion, and her vision comes through in every aspect of her business. You will walk away from the episode with so many takeaways to implement in both business and mindset.Special Delivery: brought to you by Go Sweet Spot - Wendy's hack is setting up an unofficial board of advisors. Make sure to listen to hear how she did this and what things to look for and include! Our sponsors for todays podcast are:Title Sponsor: Bored George - use the code BOSSPOD for 15% off any pair of sunglasses⁠⁠Shop here⁠⁠Segment Sponsor: Go Sweet Spot ⁠⁠Learn more

Georgia chats with Rhys Jolly, founder of Playground Fitness.Playground is not like your normal group training experience. Its an experience that is designed to stimulate you both mentally and physically. In this episode, we cover it all, opening a gym during a lockdown, learnings from Rhys's years in business, both the good and bad, and so much more!Special Delivery: brought to you by Go Sweet Spot - Rhys's hack is the use of the platform 'Mindbody', mostly for those in the health and wellness industry. Our sponsors for todays podcast are:Title Sponsor: Bored George - use the code 'BOSSPOD' for 15% off any pair of sunglasses.⁠⁠Shop here⁠⁠Episode Sponsor: Daeli - use the code 'BOREDTOBOSS' for 15% off till the end of October 25Shop hereSegment Sponsor for 'Special Delivery': Go Sweet Spot ⁠⁠Learn more

Georgia chats with Rachael Wilde, founder of The Breakout Hack (formally known as 'tbh Skincare') & Bouf Haircare.In this episode, we cover it all from launching, viral moments, the hard times in-between, finding her feet as a founder, and of course her biggest learnings and takeaways over the years 🤎Special Delivery: brought to you by Go Sweet Spot - Rachael's hack is to follow the 80/20 rule - where 20% of your actions are driving 80% of your revenue. Our sponsors for todays podcast are:Title Sponsor: Bored George - use the code BOSSPOD for 15% off any pair of sunglasses⁠Shop here⁠Segment Sponsor: Go Sweet Spot ⁠Learn more

Georgia chats with Hannah Porter, founder of Bear & Moo – a much-loved baby and kids brand known for its affordable, practical, and stylish products. In this episode, Hannah shares how she built her business from the ground up, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and the realities of juggling motherhood with entrepreneurship. We also touch on Klaviyo and making the most out of your email platform. This chat is fun, upbeat and full of golden nuggets to takeaway.Special Delivery: brought to you by Go Sweet Spot - Hannah's hack is downloading the Shopify app called "Heartcoding Sales & Discounts" which assists in launching your sales and discounts by pre-setting all your product and website changes.Our sponsors for todays podcast are:Title Sponsor: Bored George - use the code BOSSPOD for 15% off any pair of sunglassesShop hereEpisode Sponsor: Hotmilk - use the code BORED20 for 20% off valid till 3rd Oct 2025 Shop hereSegment Sponsor: Go Sweet Spot Learn more

It’s back again, baby - and better than ever!This season is proudly brought to you by Bored George.In this episode, we’re recapping the past few months at Bored George - and trust us, we’re spilling the tea. It’s been a rollercoaster of a year, and we don’t hold back on sharing the details. Georgia is joined by Jess, her first full-time employee, to chat about everything from working with a marketing agency, to getting dropped from a major retailer, to the wins of a marketing activation.Tune in, listen up, and take some lessons from our mistakes.And to say thanks for listening, Bored George is giving you a discount code for a pair of sunnies - use BOSSPOD at boredgeorge.com.

If you’re a current founder, aspiring side-hustler or thinking about starting a business, open your ears (and your eyes) to ‘Bored to Boss’ Podcast. Join host, Georgia Patten, the creative force behind the renowned sunglasses brand 'bored.george' as she invites inspiring guests to share their business stories.Six years ago, Georgia traded the 9-to-5 for the thrill of entrepreneurship. Now, she's bringing you on a journey through the highs and lows of business ownership. Each episode features candid conversations with badass bosses as they share their stories, unveiling the raw realities of starting and running a business. Season 3 coming soon. This season is proudly brought to you by Bored George - use the code BOSSPOD for a cheeky 15% off discount on sunglasses.

Make way for Beatrice Thorne, beautiful brain that founded Eve Wellness - yes, the brand with the colourful jars! Grab your Suntory Boss Coffee - It's brewed hot, chilled fast and perfect for an on-the-go podcast listen. In this empowering episode of Bored to Boss, host Georgia Patten chats with Beatrice Thorne, the trailblazing founder behind Eve Wellness & Supplements. Known for her honest, science-backed approach to women’s health, Beatrice opens up about the mission to change how we talk about hormones, cycles, and overall wellbeing. Georgia and Beatrice dive into everything from the realities of working in the wellness industry, to building a brand that prioritizes education, empathy, and empowerment over empty promises. They explore what it means to create solutions for women, by women - and how Eve is helping reshape the supplement space with transparency and purpose. Grab a coffee and get the tea on how to build a brand from the ground up! This conversation is packed with practical insights and plenty of real talk. New episode out every Tuesday!  IG: @boredtobosspodcast  IG: @zmonline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia welcomes Margo Flanagan, one of the sisters of Two Raw Sisters for a real and raw chat! Grab your Suntory Boss Coffee - It's brewed hot, chilled fast and perfect for an on-the-go podcast listen. In this inspiring episode of Bored to Boss, Georgia Patten sits down with Margo, half of the powerhouse sister duo Margo and Rosa Flanagan. They are the founders of the plant-based food movement, Two Raw Sisters. Known for their refreshing approach to wellness and whole-food eating, the sisters open up about turning personal health challenges into a thriving business built on honesty, creativity, and connection. Georgia dives into their journey from burnout to business owners, the importance of staying authentic in a highly curated world, and how they’ve built a brand that’s as much about empowerment as it is about food. Expect real talk about navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, redefining what "healthy" really means, and how staying true to your values can transform your life and work. Margo breaks both business and food down to it's simplest and easiest form and provide inspiration to reconnect with your purpose. This episode serves up equal parts nourishment and motivation. New episode out every Tuesday!  IG: @boredtobosspodcast  IG: @zmonline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Patten chats with Shivana Pemberton, one of the founders of Four Words! Grab your Suntory Boss Coffee - It's brewed hot, chilled fast and perfect for an on-the-go podcast listen. Georgia sits down with Shivana Pemberton, one of the visionary founders of Four Words, New Zealand’s pioneering company that introduced lab-grown diamonds to the engagement ring industry. Shivana shares the incredible story of how Four Words is revolutionising the jewellery market by offering a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional diamonds. Shivana discusses the challenges of breaking into a centuries-old industry, the journey of building a brand, and her passion for creating a more mindful approach to love and commitment through meaningful engagement rings.  This chat is all about inspiration, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and the impact of lab-grown diamonds on the future of love and business!  New episode out every Tuesday!  IG: @boredtobosspodcast  IG: @zmonline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your body is well acquinted with this brand and now it's time to get to know the story behind LSKD, as told by the founder, Jason Daniel! Grab your Suntory Boss Coffee - It's brewed hot, chilled fast and perfect for an on-the-go podcast listen. In Episode 7, Georgia Patten chats to Jason Daniel, the brains and brawn behind one of the biggest names in the fitness apparel industry - LSKD - one of Australia’s fastest-growing activewear brands. What began as a passion project in motocross apparel under the name Loose Kid has since evolved into a global fitness brand inspiring millions to be '1% better every day'. Jason opens up about the early days of building the brand, the major mistakes he made along the way, and the pivotal moments that shaped LSKD into the community-driven powerhouse it is today. From creating a culture that thrives on purpose to navigating the shift from niche streetwear to a purpose-led performance brand, this conversation is packed inspiration for anyone looking to turn a side hustle into a legacy! New episode out every Tuesday!  IG: @boredtobosspodcast  IG: @zmonline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know them, you love them, you drink them and now you can get the inside scoop... with Holly McGrath the co-founder of Clean Collective! Grab your Suntory Boss Coffee - It's brewed hot, chilled fast and perfect for an on-the-go podcast listen. In Episode 6, Georgia Patten sits down with Holly McGrath, the branding boss behind Clean Collective Drinks. They dive deep into the journey of building a revolutionary drinks brand that challenges traditional industry norms. Holly shares insights on everything from launching Clean Collective Drinks into the Australian market to navigating the complexities of sponsoring major festivals. In business, it's never smooth sailing... Holly and Georgia also discuss the "tall poppy syndrome," and how standing out as a disruptive force can attract both fans and critics.  Grab inside scoop on launching a brand that’s shaking up the industry and the mindset needed to take your brand from a bold idea to a household name. New episode out every Tuesday!  IG: @boredtobosspodcast  IG: @zmonline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It may take two and a half men to complete some tasks but when it comes to creating a success men's skincare brand it takes two, of a certain kind of dude! Grab your Suntory Boss Coffee - It's brewed hot, chilled fast and perfect for an on-the-go podcast listen. Tomas from Two Dudes Skincare joins Georgia to chat all things investment, the process to getting into stores and elevating their marketing to convince blockes that self-care is necessary and doesn't need to be difficult. From forgetting to put barcodes on packaging to entering 500 stores last year, Michael and Tomas are two dudes that have trailblazed their way to the top end of the Men's Skincare industry. New episode out every Tuesday!  IG: @boredtobosspodcast  IG: @zmonline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of 'Bored to Boss' will put you in a good mood! Grab your Suntory Boss Coffee - It's brewed hot, chilled fast and perfect for an on-the-go podcast listen. In Episode 4, Georgia is stoked to have Kate, the mastermind fronting Moodi Blends. The two dive into what it takes to build a business from the ground up. Find out how much of Kate's success has been calculated and how much of it comes down to 'naivety'. From jaw dropping marketing strategies to door knocking manufacturers, Moodi Blends has appealed to the taste buds of thousands... and the business tactics is bound to appeal to you.  New episode out every Tuesday!  IG: @boredtobosspodcast  IG: @zmonline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make way for the first duo on 'Bored to Boss'! Grab your Suntory Boss Coffee - It's brewed hot, chilled fast and perfect for an on-the-go podcast listen. In Episode 3, Georgia chats to hosts Bex and Carena, the sisters behind Clique Fitness. Get the tea on how to build a strong, sustainable business while maintaining a personal connection with their community. They discuss the challenges of balancing family, business, and personal growth, and how they’ve leveraged their sisterly bond to build a powerful, supportive brand. The conversation also delves into the importance of community and innovation in the fitness space, and how they stay motivated to continuously evolve their brand. Whether you're a fitness lover, entrepreneur, or someone looking to take the leap from idea to business, this episode is filled with inspiration and actionable advice. New episode out every Tuesday!  IG: @boredtobosspodcast  IG: @zmonline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.