The Wisepreneurs Project

Sep 26 2024

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The Wisepreneurs Project

Practical advice and expert insights to help professional women 60+ survive, grow, and thrive in their independent or freelance businesses.

• Working as an Independent Professional

• Business and Marketing Expertise

• Passive Income Development

• Productivity, AI, and Automation

• Career Advice and Life Transition Coaching

• Lifelong Learning and Cognitive Health

Guests are experts running independent businesses, trusted advisors, or authors sharing sound advice.

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Personal Kanban: Mapping Success for Independent Professionals with Tonianne DeMaria

Sep 26 2024 64 mins

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.In this episode of The Wisepreneurs Podcast, host Nigel Rawlins speaks with Tonianne DeMaria, co-author of Personal Kanban, about her inspiring journey from fashion to becoming a productivity expert. Tonianne highlights how visual systems like Personal Kanban empower independent professionals and business owne

Peter Compo’s Approach to Navigating Business Complexity

Sep 19 2024 50 mins

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.In this episode of The Wisepreneurs Podcast, host Nigel Rawlins interviews Peter Compo, author of The Emergent Approach to Strategy. Drawing on 25 years of experience at DuPont, Peter illustrates how businesses can adapt and thrive in unpredictable environments by employing an emergent thinking framework. He e

Solo, Skilled, and Essential: Gail Greatorex’s Influence on Product Safety

Sep 12 2024 47 mins

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.In this episode, my guest, Gail Greatorex, is a leading expert in product safety with over 25 years of experience. Gail shares her journey from working with the Australian government to becoming a self-employed consultant, where she helps businesses navigate consumer protection laws, compliance, and product re

From Chaos to Clarity: Eliška Šestáková on Building Smarter Note Systems

Sep 05 2024 53 mins

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.In this episode, I talk with Eliška Šestáková, an academic and productivity expert from the Czech Republic, to explore the world of effective note-taking. Eliška shares her unique approach to organizing information and shows how note-taking can transform the work of professionals. Drawing from her backgro

Human Edge in AI: Leanne Shelton on Balancing Tech with Heart

Aug 29 2024 46 mins

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.In this episode of the Wisepreneurs Podcast, host Nigel Rawlins chats with Leanne Shelton, a ten-year veteran copywriter and content marketer who has transitioned into AI training. Based in Sydney, Australia, Leanne shares her shift from traditional copywriting to founding Human Edge AI Training, a company tha

The Reality Check: Testing Business Ideas Against the Real World with Cedric Chin

Aug 22 2024 69 mins

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.In this episode of the Wisepreneurs Podcast, I spoke with Cedric Chin, the founder of Commoncog, to explore his unique approach to accelerating business expertise. Cedric shares his journey from leading a startup in Vietnam to establishing Commoncog, a platform that rigorously tests business ideas against real

Connected and Confident: Karen Wickre’s Networking Guide for Independent Professionals

Aug 15 2024 54 mins

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.In this episode of The Wisepreneurs Podcast, Karen Wickre returns after 50 episodes. Karen is a skilled communicator, freelance editor, and networking expert. She shares her insights on building meaningful professional relationships, the benefits of freelance editing, and how to empower yourself through contin

Breaking the Invisibility Barrier: Danielle Joworski’s Tips for Women in Business

Aug 08 2024 50 mins

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.In this episode of the Wisepreneurs Podcast, host Nigel Rawlins interviews Danielle Joworski, a visibility expert and entrepreneur, about the challenges and strategies for breaking the invisibility barrier in business. Danielle shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, addressing women's fear

Navigating Self-Employment in L&D: Jane Hudson’s Success Story

Aug 01 2024 44 mins

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.In this special episode of the Wisepreneurs Podcast, I'm catching up with Jane Hudson, a Learning and Development (L&D) consultant specializing in regulatory training. Jane was guest number five on the podcast, and now, 50 episodes later, she returns to share her journey from corporate employment to runnin

Peter Hatherley on Helping Independent Professionals Thrive with AI Tools

Jul 25 2024 44 mins

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me.In this episode, Nigel Rawlins speaks with Peter Hatherley about the transformative power of AI in digital marketing and business optimization. Important points include the difference between generative and interactive AI, advanced SEO techniques using semantic entities, and the practical applications of AI to