The Arrow
Running a business is a unique experience, as are the people in them. While there are steps and rules to guide us, no two journeys are the same.
Welcome to The Arrow, a short podcast series that delves into the experiences of Australian migrant women who have started their own businesses.
It features interviews along with practical tips and resources to support you in your own business journey, whether you are at start-up, establishment or scaling-up phase.
The Episodes
EPISODE 1
The Start Up: Lizette Vieyra from Liliz Lu Studio
Imagine this - you’ve moved to Australia and you decide to start your own business. You are still learning English, and have no professional networks. This story is about the exhilaration of the first sale. Trying to figure out how to get started as well as caring for a small child and navigating a new life. And about drawing on your courage, grit and culture to get you through.
EPISODE 2
Establishment Phase: Yoko Nakazawa from Cooking with Koji
You’ve got your business up and running. One sale has blossomed into many and you have customers who love what you do. You’ve figured out what you are good at and where you need help. You’ve pushed the business as far as you can, but something has to shift to take it to the next level. The big question is, how to get there?
EPISODE 3
Scaling-up: Dr Rani Samant from Aruyvedian
Running a successful business requires a healthy appetite for risk, and the tools and resources to weather the inevitable storms. This story is about learning from the failures,and asking ourselves the big questions - questions about profitability, market and scale - before you’ve even made your first sale.