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Wisepreneurs Podcast

Networked Entrepreneurship Episodes

Build your business through meaningful connections. This category features Wisepreneurs Podcast episodes that guide women 60+ to thrive as entrepreneurs by leveraging relationships over solo efforts. Learn to create networks that spark ideas and amplify impact, inspired by Esko Kilpi’s wisdom: “Work is a social process.” Guests like Emeritus Professor Kim Watty share stories of collaborative ventures, offering practical steps to grow your business through community, curiosity, and cooperation.
Dante St James The Generalist Advantage: Building Systemised Independent Practices
Feb. 26, 2026

Dante St James The Generalist Advantage: Building Systemised Independ…

Dante St James has lived nine careers before most people settle into one. From psychiatric medicine to radio to digital marketing to cafes and menswear chains, he has built a portfolio of businesses from the ground up in Darwin. In this episode, he makes the case for the generalist — the profession…

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Melisa Liberman Business Development: Building a Sustainable Consulting Practice Without Employees
Jan. 1, 2026

Melisa Liberman Business Development: Building a Sustainable Consulti…

Melisa Liberman built a thriving consulting practice through an accidental start 13 years ago when her CEO asked her to stay on as a management consultant after she resigned. Now a coach for consultants, she reveals the systematic approach that helped her—and hundreds of clients—build sustainable b…

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Jon Younger Professional Relevance: Positioning Expertise When AI Does the Routine Work
Nov. 13, 2025

Jon Younger Professional Relevance: Positioning Expertise When AI Doe…

At 73, Jon Younger has navigated from Exxon executive to business builder to independent advisor. In this conversation, he explores what makes professional wisdom valuable when AI handles routine knowledge work, why traditional career stages no longer apply, and most importantly—what makes intellec…

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Robert Vlach Professional Reputation: Why Your Good Name Beats Personal Branding
Aug. 27, 2025

Robert Vlach Professional Reputation: Why Your Good Name Beats Person…

The Core RevelationIn this three-hour conversation, Robert Vlach, author of "The Freelance Way" and leader of Europe's largest freelance community, challenges conventional career advice for experienced professionals. Rather than competing through personal branding and social media, Vlach reveals …

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A Realistic Guide to Starting a Business After 60 with Sue Ellson
July 3, 2025

A Realistic Guide to Starting a Business After 60 with Sue Ellson

Ask Nigel Rawlins a question or send feedback, click the link to text me. This episode is a masterclass in career reinvention after 60. For professional women considering entrepreneurship, the path can seem filled with challenges, from overcoming age discrimination to navigating financial uncertain…

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Laetitia Vitaud Career Reinvention After 60: Why Your 150 Relationships Beat Startup Capital
June 19, 2025

Laetitia Vitaud Career Reinvention After 60: Why Your 150 Relationshi…

Career reinvention for women over 60 begins with your network and wisdom. In Wisepreneurs Podcast episode #71, Laetitia Vitaud, feminist and work-revolution thinker, shares how women can launch solo ventures using their 150 trusted relationships. “The most important asset to start a business is…

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Anna Burgess Yang Solopreneur Workflow: Airtable, Zapier, and AI for Freelance Content Writing
Nov. 29, 2024

Anna Burgess Yang Solopreneur Workflow: Airtable, Zapier, and AI for …

In this episode of The Wisepreneurs Podcast, Anna Burgess Yang, a former FinTech executive turned freelance content writer and solopreneur, shares her journey of career reinvention. She discusses leveraging tools and automation to optimize workflows, building a personal brand to attract clients, an…

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Tonianne DeMaria Personal Kanban: Visual Workflow Systems for Independent Professionals
Sept. 27, 2024

Tonianne DeMaria Personal Kanban: Visual Workflow Systems for Indepen…

Tonianne DeMaria, co-author of Personal Kanban, explains how visual workflow systems help independent professionals manage cognitive overload and competing priorities. She also introduces David Rock's SCARF model for understanding professional needs.

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Peter Compo Emergent Strategy: A Design Framework for Independent Professionals Managing Uncertainty
Sept. 20, 2024

Peter Compo Emergent Strategy: A Design Framework for Independent Pro…

In this episode of The Wisepreneurs Podcast, host Nigel Rawlins interviews Peter Compo, author of The Emergent Approach to Strategy. Peter shares insights on adaptive strategy, business bottlenecks, and creative innovation, offering practical methods to navigate complexity and drive growth. He prov…

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Cedric Chin Testing Business Ideas Against Evidence: Pattern Recognition for Independent Professionals
Aug. 23, 2024

Cedric Chin Testing Business Ideas Against Evidence: Pattern Recognit…

Cedric Chin founded Commoncog to help professionals test business ideas against evidence. He covers Leo DiBello's Triad Model, naturalistic decision making, and how pattern recognition through deliberate practice builds strategic judgement.

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Anna Molnár Unlocking the Potential of Women In Business
May 2, 2024

Anna Molnár Unlocking the Potential of Women In Business

In this episode of "Wisepreneurs," host Nigel Rawlins engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Anna Molnár, an experienced business coach based in The Hague. Anna shares her fascinating journey, from her role at the Italian embassy to her current mission of empowering women entrepreneurs …

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Úna Herlihy: Building The Indie List, a Haven for Freelance Marketers
April 19, 2024

Úna Herlihy: Building The Indie List, a Haven for Freelance Marketers

In this episode of the Wisepreneurs Project, Nigel Rawlins explores Úna Herlihy's transition from a successful advertising career to co-founding The Indie List. Una shares her challenges in the advertising world, her move to freelancing, and how The Indie List emerged during COVID-19 as a crucial p…

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Melisa Liberman—Mastering the Art of Value-Based Consulting
April 12, 2024

Melisa Liberman—Mastering the Art of Value-Based Consulting

Join Melisa Liberman as she unfolds the essence of transitioning from corporate to consulting, revealing pathways for establishing a value-based consulting practice. With expertise carved through real-world experiences, Melisa shares insightful strategies on networking, leveraging past corporate ro…

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Robert Vlach Freelance Pricing Strategies: How Independent Professionals Set Rates That Reflect Experience
April 4, 2024

Robert Vlach Freelance Pricing Strategies: How Independent Profession…

In a compelling dialogue on the Wisepreneurs podcast, Robert Vlach and host Nigel Rawlins unravel the intricacies of freelance pricing and financial mastery, offering listeners a deep dive into the freelance economy.Amidst the serene backdrop of Gran Canaria, Vlach, a seasoned freelancer and co…

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Michelle Kvello Navigating the Corporate to Consulting Transition
March 21, 2024

Michelle Kvello Navigating the Corporate to Consulting Transition

Michelle Kvello, founder of Lantern Partners, sheds light on the pivotal transition from corporate roles to consulting, particularly in the financial realm. With her beginnings as a Chartered Accountant at PwC and significant experience in commercial finance, Kvello offers invaluable insights into …

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Sue Ellson LinkedIn Specialist and Gigster: From Corporate Banking to Independent Career
March 14, 2024

Sue Ellson LinkedIn Specialist and Gigster: From Corporate Banking to…

Sue Ellson: The Gigster's Guide to Lifelong Employability" podcast episode is a deep dive into the dynamics of the gig economy and strategies for sustaining employability. Featuring insights from Sue Ellson, a distinguished LinkedIn specialist and advocate for career adaptability, the discussion re…

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Elina Jutelyte Crafting Connections in the Freelance World.
Dec. 15, 2023

Elina Jutelyte Crafting Connections in the Freelance World.

Dive into the world of freelance business success with Elina Jutelyte on the latest episode of the Wisepreneurs Podcast. Elina, a master in event organization and the founder of the Freelance Business Community shares her profound insights into the freelance industry. This episode explores the nuan…

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Alison Grade  & The Freelance Bible
Oct. 27, 2023

Alison Grade & The Freelance Bible

Join us on the Wisepreneurs podcast as we welcome Alison Grade, author of "The Freelance Bible", speaking about freelance career development as an expert in transforming creative ideas into business realities. In this episode, Alison shares her journey from university to the film and TV industry, h…

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Mark Elliott, a business coach with heart
Sept. 14, 2023

Mark Elliott, a business coach with heart

In this conversation, Mark provides advice for entrepreneurs over 50, and we discuss the unique challenges that older entrepreneurs face, like learning new technologies and finding their passion. Mark emphasises focusing on your lifestyle desires, carefully tracking your spending and outsourcin…

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Lisa-Marie Cabrelli, Renaissance Woman Returns
Sept. 3, 2023

Lisa-Marie Cabrelli, Renaissance Woman Returns

In this episode of the Wisepreneurs podcast, host Nigel Rawlins welcomes back Lisa-Marie Cabralli, a former actress and digital nomad pioneer. She first appears on episode nine of the podcast. Lisa Marie shares updates on her...

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Matt Dowling, Founder of freelancerclub.net
July 18, 2023

Matt Dowling, Founder of freelancerclub.net

Join us for an enlightening chat with Matt Dowling, the innovative architect behind the thriving Freelancer Club. Matt's journey to creating a successful community of helpful and supportive freelancers was born from adversity...

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Jon Younger, tireless advocate of the freelance economy
May 28, 2023

Jon Younger, tireless advocate of the freelance economy

In this episode of the Wisepreneurs Podcast, I speak with Jon Younger, a writer at Forbes, on the freelance revolution. We talk about agile talent, the future of work, and Jon's background as a human resources-oriented manage...

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Smart, Sassy Serial entrepreneur Suzanne Noble
May 3, 2023

Smart, Sassy Serial entrepreneur Suzanne Noble

During this podcast, Suzanne discusses her successful career journey. She began as a singer in a travelling group and progressed to television production, public relations, a baby sling business, and running a startup school....

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Lisa-Marie Cabrelli
Oct. 24, 2022

Lisa-Marie Cabrelli

Lisa-Marie Cabrelli, known as Lap Top Lisa, left corporate life in America in 2006 and started a location-independent eCommerce company with $500 and a book on building a Yahoo Store. This grew significantly, allowing her to ...

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