In this episode, we sit down with Mel Horner, the creative force behind Uma on Werri, a breath-taking seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom Airbnb nestled on the South Coast of NSW.

Mel shares her inspiring journey from PR professional to property host, and how she turned a knockdown rebuild into one of the most beautiful (and functional) stays in the region. From designing with intention to managing it all remotely from Singapore, Mel talks openly about the challenges and joys of hosting. Plus how local trades and community connections made all the difference.

We chat about:
-What it really takes to start and run a successful Airbnb
-How Mel found and worked with local tradies to bring her vision to life
-Why colour, comfort, and calm were at the heart of her design
-The platforms, tools, and Facebook groups that helped her succeed
-Her top tips for any tradie wife dreaming of launching their own stay

To learn more about Uma on Werrie, visit: https://www.umaonwerri.com/

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What really happens when a tradie wife steps into the family business? In this episode, we’re joined by Claire and Brenden: the powerhouse husband-and-wife team behind Gary Jeans Kitchens who open up about what it’s actually like to live, work, and raise a family together while running a fast-growing trade business.

From Claire’s leap from speech pathologist to “Dr. Director,” to Brenden’s honest take on going from working with his dad to taking the reins, this is a raw and relatable look into the real-life challenges and wins of a second-generation trade business.

They share:
-What it’s like navigating roles at home and on the job
-The growing pains of scaling a team
-What to do when male tradies don’t take the “director wife” seriously
-Why knowing your numbers is everything (and how they finally wrapped their heads around it)
-The systems, software, and support that changed their business
-Plus: Their no-BS advice for other tradie couples thinking of working together

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*Please note this episode covers sensitive topics such as abuse and mental health, if you or someone you know needs support please reach out Lifeline on 13 11 14*

In this heartfelt and refreshingly honest episode, we sit down with Tracy Proud, founder of Nest Counselling and specialist in relationship therapy, to talk about the unique challenges that come with working, living, and raising a family alongside your partner. Tracy shares why communication breakdowns are so common, especially for couples who work together and offers practical advice on how to protect both your relationship and your business.

We dive into:

• Why traditional weekly therapy might not be enough (and the power of immersive retreats)
• How to set clear boundaries between work life and home life
• Strategies to manage resentment and avoid emotional burnout
• The "Four Horsemen" communication habits that can harm your relationship and how to fix them
• How to keep the romantic connection alive (even when the laundry and business admin pile up)

Tracy also opens up about her personal story: from growing up with adversity to building a thriving practice that helps couples reconnect and rebuild.

If you work with your partner, feel stuck in endless work-talk loops, or just want to strengthen your connection, this episode is packed with wisdom, humour, and tools you can start using today.

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