“Business the Heart Way” is a podcast that focuses on the intersection of business, heart-centred living and everything in between. Hosted by Gemma Manning, a serial entrepreneur, game changer and visionary business leader, this podcast will not disappoint. With a background in strategic marketing and communications, entrepreneurship education and international business, Gemma has forged a career in starting and building global companies. This podcast explores the idea that business doesn’t have to be cut-throat or impersonal. Instead, it can be approached with kindness, empathy and authenticity.Each episode features interviews with entrepreneurs and business leaders who have built successful businesses or lead successful businesses while staying true to their values and maintaining a heart-centred approach. Listeners will hear inspiring stories and learn practical strategies for building a business that is both profitable and meaningful.Topics covered on the show include conscious leadership, mindful marketing, ethical business practices, how to unleash your passion and purpose in a sustainable way, and how sometimes a snowball of disasters will make you question why you chose (your big dream) in the first place.Whether you’re an established business owner or just starting out, “Business the Heart Way” provides valuable insights and actionable advice to help you build a business that aligns with your values and makes a positive impact in the world.
Female entrepreneurs in Singapore face many challenges in cracking the local market – especially when balancing the ups and downs of business with motherhood and family. Hard work, determination, and taking a leap of faith into the unknown are key to success. In this Business The Heart Way episode, Amy Bell, Founder & CMO of The Meat Club, shares her story with building and scaling consumer brands and products in Singapore. In a super competitive environment like Singapore, Amy overc...
5 Feb 2025
Nurturing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
They say that finding your tribe is a critical part of surviving entrepreneurship. Luckily, I have always had my two daughters by my side, who have been my biggest supporters and have lived and breathed business their whole lives. In this special episode of Business the Heart Way, I talk with my girls about their personal experiences growing up in business, how it has shaped them, what they have learned, and their key memories. I also dive deep into what motivates their generation as leaders ...
28 Aug 2024
Women in leadership
Achieving gender diversity in leadership remains challenging in 2024. Persistent barriers continue to hinder women's progression to executive roles, whether it's due to family or caring commitments or the fact that there needs to be a level playing field to begin with. Given this, it's even more critical to have role models—women who have paved the way and can inspire us. So many impressive women have risen against the odds, and in this episode of Business The Heart Way, you will meet one.Mic...
26 Jul 2024
In the Mind of an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs often share many characteristics that set them out from the rest of the crowd. Resilience, curiosity and openness to take risks are only a few to mention. But what is really going on in the mind of an entrepreneur when taking risks to embark on an entrepreneurial journey?
In this Business The Heart Way episode, Dr. Aileen Alegado takes us on a journey inside an entrepreneur's brain. She is not only an experienced and highly regarded psychologist but also a neuroscientist who has dipped her toe into the world of entrepreneurship by starting her own business, Mindset Consulting.
Immerse yourself in the world of high-achieving entrepreneurs by listening to this episode.
6 Jun 2024
Doing business with Heart in Southeast Asia
Expanding your business to another region can be daunting and takes time, perseverance and commitment. From being seconded to Asia with Citi Bank more than 40 years ago to going on to building an impressive career across Southeast Asia with ongoing ties back to Australia, Philip Forrest, one of Australia's most loved and respected business figures in Singapore, knows what it takes. Not only is Phil the non-executive director of my Singapore company, but he is also my mentor and dear friend for life, so I was thrilled to sit down with him. He shares his expert knowledge and insights on what it takes to succeed in Southeast Asia, from embracing cultural differences, developing trusted relationships, understanding the business ecosystem and showing humility and generosity of spirit.
Be inspired by this episode of Business the Heart Way
23 Apr 2024
Leaping into your own business
Leaving a secure corporate job to venture into the unknown is daunting. It requires immense courage to step away from the familiar employee perks and take charge of your destiny. This is the story of Oriel Morrison, a renowned business journalist in Asia, celebrated for her lead presenter roles on CNBC Asia’s Squawk Box and Street Signs. Oriel's journey was not without its share of setbacks. Her first business venture didn’t pan. However, she didn't let this deter her. She went on to create APAC Network.
APAC Network is a content platform with a mission to revolutionize the way we understand and build sustainable economies and communities. Through the power of storytelling, APAC Network aims to educate the next generation and cover key stories that are crucial to this mission.
Curious to know how Oriel transitioned from a corporate job to steering her own ship? Please tune in to hear her share her journey in her own words.
Link: APAC Network - https://apacnetwork.com/
Link: APAC network
13 Mar 2024
Preservatives, Pickles and a Good Dose of Passion!
Running a small business is an art. And no one knows that better than incredible Sydney entrepreneur, sustainable food advocate and pickler Alexandra Elliot Howrey. Alex and her husband, James, co-founders of Sydney's beloved Cornersmith, have successfully built a brand like no other from the ground up. With lots of love and support from the community, the business has been built on a good dose of passion, charm, and authenticity.
Hear from Alex herself on how she created Cornersmith, the highs and lows, how she managed through the pandemic, and what is next in store.
Link to Cornersmith : https://cornersmith.com.au/
26 Feb 2024
From Celebrities to Conservation
Amanda Fry, Founder of Experience Nature Group is a businesswoman extraordinaire and a friend for life.
Hear about Amanda's fascinating entrepreneurial journey, on how, from working with celebrities such as Priscilla Presley and the Kardashians, through her own PR business, she followed her heart, leaving the PR world to creating a luxury tourism business, Experience Nature Group, focusing on the environment, conservation and supporting local producers.
Experience Nature is 100% focused on connecting people with nature in unique and compelling ways. It is a business full of heart and built on passion and purpose, It connects people, place and produce, and offers transformational travel in inspiring locations, individually crafted to provide you with a fresh perspective and a restorative experience.
Hear more about Amanda's courageous story on how she wound down her booming PR business, to follow her heart with passion, leading her to build Experience Nature.
Learn more about Experience Nature: https://experiencenature.au/ (https://experiencenature.au/)
21 Feb 2024
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