The Leonie Dawson Show
Episodes
241. Which Courses AI Threatens and Which Ones Are Goldmines!
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's panicking that AI is going to kill e-courses. Leonie's been selling courses online since 2008 and she's seen every "this is dead" cycle the...
20 Myths Keeping You From Income While You Sleep
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I have been running a membership since before "membership" was even a word anybody used on the internet. Back when dinosaurs roamed and I wa...
The Extraordinary $10 Million Business Model
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Leonie and the brilliant Tamara Protassow are back together — crystals in hand, Lemurian energy activated — for a deliciou...
ADHD, Autism & Entrepreneurship: The Real Conversation From Someone Who's Already Done It!
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for every creative, every weirdo, every beautifully-wired human who has ever sat with the quiet question: can someone like ME actually...
Chaos, Crying & Clarity: My Wildest Pre-Launch Week
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this: you've got a massive March launch planned, a to-do list longer than your unicorn tail, and then — you fall UP the stairs, your bac...
We Time Travelled Live To Clear A Money Block - And It Worked!
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What actually happens when you're doing all the marketing and nothing is landing? Is it your strategy... or is it something deeper?In this raw, re...
Ancient Wisdom for the Chronically Overwhelmed, Exhausted & Heartbroken
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the chaos you're feeling isn't a sign you're failing — but a call to come home to yourself?In this deeply moving episode, Leonie...
I'm Dropping My Prices 80% (And Here's Why)
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you combine unicorns, price drops that go the opposite direction, and a business model that prioritizes joy over formulas? This epis...
Should You Grow Your Business When Everything's Fu**ed?
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When the world feels like it's on fire, it's tempting to hide. To stop showing up. To freeze in the middle of all the chaos and convince yours...
Ask Leonie Anything: AI, Industry Changes, Dealing With Critics & Traffic Light Reporting
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for some straight talk? This AMA episode covers everything from AI hype (spoiler: Leonie's not that excited) to navigating criticism without...
The Summer We Turned Witchy: Wombats, Rituals & Shi**ing Our Pants In Big W
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to 2026, gorgeous! New Year, New Witchy US!Join Leonie and her biz bestie Tamara Protassow for the most delightful catch-up about their s...
230. Too Many Staff? Too Little? How To Find Your Goldilocks Team.
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're drowning in tasks but can't afford help? Or maybe you've built a team that's bleeding your profits dry? Welcome to the business ...
229. Leonie's 2025 Business Review: My Biggest Mistakes & Best Wins
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about the year I accidentally became everything I tell people NOT to do.You know that advice I've been giving for 15 years about not gettin...
When Hard Things Happen: How To Help Without Breaking
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the world breaks our hearts wide open. And when tragedy strikes—whether it's in our backyard or across the globe—we need to know how to ...
The #1 Mistake People Make With Setting Goals
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before you set a single intention for 2026, you need to look back at 2025. Not with judgment—with love, curiosity, and a commitment to extracting wi...
From School Runs to Four Laps of Australia: How One Mom Sold Everything and Built a Million-Dollar Business from a Caravan
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gorgeous humans!This week I'm having the MOST delicious chat with my mate Jana Kingsford — author of Big Dreams (with eight more books in the wo...
How I Cut $28,000 in Business Expenses This Week (And You Can Too)
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been meaning to review your business expenses but keep putting it off? This episode will give you the dopamine hit AND the accountability you...
224. From $9 PDF to Million Dollar Empire: The Wild Ride Behind My Viral Goals Workbook
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a colourful, hand-illustrated goals workbook accidentally goes viral? In this episode, Leonie shares the wild, unfiltered story behi...
223. From Stage 4 Cancer to Global Impact: Building a Gentle Business While Travelling Fulltime. An interview with Amanda Rootsey
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a young woman survives stage 4 cancer, lives off-grid in a shipping container, and then decides to run her entire business while tra...
222: Spreadsheet Orgasms & Money Magic: An Accountant Gets Real About Profit
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When two business buddies discover they were born in the same tiny Australian town (population 3,000!), you know the conversation is going to be gold....
221: From Burnout To Breakthrough - 10 Ways I Changed My Life This Year
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 20 years in business, I hit a wall. I was jaded, uninspired, planning to retire at 45, and spending 600 hours playing Stardew Valley to escape. ...
220: Coaching Myths Busted! Red Flags To Watch Out For
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not every season of business needs a coach—and some “must-hire” advice is straight-up nonsense. In this fiery, funny, double-blunt chat, Leonie ...
219: Narcissism at Work, Home & In Families: Red Flags, Boundaries, Healing
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we unpack Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)—how it shows up in friendships, family, and work; why bright, empathetic, often neurodi...
218: Business Growth In An Economic Downturn
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join global best-selling author Leonie Dawson and creativity coach Tamara Protassow as they share practical, compassionate strategies to grow your bus...
217: Should You Hire Friends Or Family In Your Business?
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid and sticky episode, award-winning Australian entrepreneur Leonie Dawson and her longtime friend and co-worker Tamara Protassow dive int...
216: 3 Star Bookclub
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me & Daire Paddy as we deep dive into what we've read and watched, loved and tolerated over the last month! SUCH FUN! It's like Bookt...
215: Building a 7 Figure Illustration Empire
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet my brilliant and magical friend Katie Chappell.She's an illustrator who has created a 7 figure creative business... completely obliterating t...
215: The 7 Figure Illustration Business
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet my brilliant and magical friend Katie Chappell.She's an illustrator who has created a 7 figure creative business... completely obliterating the S...
214: Elevate Your Business Meditation
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A profound meditation I taught clients to help them connect with the spirit of their business & find out what their next right steps are...
213: A Special Presentation
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Palms and back sweaty, I offer you one of my most vulnerable shares yet. My keynote speech at the 2025 Ausmumpreneur National Conference.What if your ...
212: A heart-opening, tear-soaked adventure
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My journey speaking at Ausmumpreneur National Conference... and all the tears shed along the way.
211: How Much I Earned & What I Did In June
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's do an intensive deep dive into my June launch month... exactly what I did, offered, how much I earned & what I learned along the way!Get...
210: The Deep Changes I've Been Going Through
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've been on a deep healing journey... here's all the juicy goss how.
209: How To Run A Mastermind Retreat
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All the details and gossip from the peer mastermind retreat I just went to on the Gold Coast with 11 of my biz besties!To check out the photos and gra...
208. Creative Magic: A Meditation
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My treasures,Do I have a juicy, magic-filled episode for you today! Recently, I ran a free hour-long masterclass called Creative Magic—and as part o...
207. A potent Dream Quest meditation just for you!
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My brilliant dreamers,I have something extra potent for you today! Back in January, I ran a free 3-day masterclass called 2025 Dream Quest—and let m...
206. Leonie's Epic Cross-Country Road Trip Diary!
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Leonie as she takes you on the journey of 1600km across Australia to move her family back to Canberra.Find all the photos at:www.leoniedawson.com...
205. How to Sell from the Heart and Make Millions
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Free workshop from award-winning entrepreneur, Leonie Dawson! Imposter Syndrome and Systemic Oppression How to overcome imposter syndrome The imp...
205. How to Sell from the Heart and Make Millions
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Free workshop from award-winning entrepreneur, Leonie Dawson! Imposter Syndrome and Systemic Oppression How to overcome imposter syndrome The imp...
204. Heart Centred Business Conference recap
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I recap my deeply transformative experience at the Heart Centred Business Conference.
203. A message from the Angels
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My loves, Today, I want to share with you a message from the angels, as I hear them. Take a deep breath and enjoy.
202. Ask Leonie Anything
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A With A Self-Made Multi-Millionaire Creative! Here are the links mentioned: https://tinyurl.com/inspirationleonie - freebie library sign...
202. Ask Leonie Anything!
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A With A Self-Made Multi-Millionaire Creative! Here are the links mentioned: https://tinyurl.com/inspirationleonie - freebie library sign up ht...
201. How I've sold over $12 Million in E-Courses
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Treasures, My darlin’ co-host Madi Beaufort is off gallivanting in the US, living her best life, and I’m over here missing her like crazy! But fea...
201. How I've Sold Over $12 Million In E-Courses
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Treasures, My darlin’ co-host Madi Beaufort is off gallivanting in the US, living her best life, and I’m over here missing her like crazy! But fea...
200. Shit talking in the car about life & biz
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, babes! On this episode, I am out of the studio and behind the wheel, talking shit (just like old times!). Join me as a drive up the mountains of t...
199. How to grow your biz even during economic downturns
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My love doves, In a world where the economy feels like it's riding a unicycle on a tightrope, knowing how to grow your biz during economic downt...
199. How to grow your biz even during economic downturns
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My love doves, In a world where the economy feels like it's riding a unicycle on a tightrope, knowing how to grow your biz during economic downtur...
198. Hippos, Hugs, and 2024 Goals
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gorgeous friends! Holy fuck! Can you believe we’re halfway through 2024?! Before you know it, we’ll all be running around in ridiculously geniu...
198. Hippos, Hugs, & 2024 Goals
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gorgeous friends! Holy fuck! Can you believe we’re halfway through 2024?! Before you know it, we’ll all be running around in ridiculously genius ...
197: A Personal Sharing
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diary-style. Just you and me. What I'm thinking and feeling... and what might be next for us.
197: A Personal Sharing
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diary-style. Just you and me. What I'm thinking and feeling... and what might be next for us.
196. Business Success for Neurodivergents
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey possum blossums, I’m absolutely buzzing with excitement to share the latest episode of Leonie Dawson Refuses to Be Categorised podcast with you!...
196. Business Success for Neurodivergents
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey possum blossums, I’m absolutely buzzing with excitement to share the latest episode of Leonie Dawson Refuses to Be Categorised podcast with you!...
195: Important Announcement!
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Super short ep today... need to tell you something important I'm doing for the next couple of weeks only! Check it out at www.leoniedawson.com/ac...
194. Q&A Fun with Leonie Dawson & Madi Beaufort
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Possum blossoms, We have a fun Q&A episode of Leonie Refuses to Be Categorised Podcast today! Yay! My goddess co-host & mate Madi Beaufort br...
194. Q&A Fun with Leonie Dawson & Madi Beaufort
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Possum blossoms, We have a fun Q&A episode of Leonie Refuses to Be Categorised Podcast today! Yay! My goddess co-host & mate Madi Beaufort bro...
193. How Leonie's Million Dollar Business Began
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, me and my darlingest co-host Madi Beaufort kicked off the episode with a very very professional jam sesh (Madi got the moves!💃). We don’t ...
193. How Leonie's Million Dollar Business Began
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, me and my darlingest co-host Madi Beaufort kicked off the episode with a very very professional jam sesh (Madi got the moves!💃). We don’t ...
192. Leonie's origin story!
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pooky bears, Today, I share my origin story. Who was Leonie before the successful multimillion dollar business? Before the blog? Before I was a Dawso...
191. A New Era
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new era of my podcast: Leonie Dawson Refuses to Be Categorised!!! *cues the confetti* To kick off this season, I’m joined by my dearest...
190: How I've Sold Over $10 Million in E-courses
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Workshop on Selling E-Courses 0:00 Embracing Teaching and Marketing 12:18 Business and marketing strategies Deadline Marketing and Tech Recommendat...
189: How to Sell from the Heart: Lessons from Over $13 Million in Sales
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Zeets and I in a fun Webinar to Podcast Episode! Workshop Introduction and Sales Philosophy0:02 Selling from the heart Importance of...
188: Behind the Scenes of a Multi-Millionaire's Finances
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for behind-the-scenes look at my finances! We got super in-depth during this live event. I go over some super good questions from attendees, a...
187: GOSSIP
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You heard it here first. Middle aged first pash sesh spotted in the wild! https://leoniedawson.com/gossip-2/
186: Why I don’t read the news anymore
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been almost three years. Here’s how I manage it and why I don’t.
185: Car talk
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You know. The usual.
184: New Year, Old Me
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My QUEENS, My Loves, My Friends, I just wanted to take a few minutes to share what I'm thinking of & feeling as we enter into the new year. ...
183: The Christmas Season
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My friends, We are in the final throws before we lead up to Christmas! I'm feeling very very grateful for SO many things, like a swanky cinema o...
182: Four minutes before spa party
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lovebugs, I'm on my way to go to a spa day with my beautiful business mastermind sisters who live locally. I feel like it's been freaking fore...
181. Q&A: Creating eCourses, Marketing, & Publishing Workbooks
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time again!!! Me & my delightful part time assistant/full time troll Zita answered some of your burning questions about creating eCo...
180. Q&A: Productivity, Routines & Building Memberships
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Me & my delightful part time assistant/full time troll Zita answered some of your burning questions about productivity, work routines, membership ...
179: 5 Business Changes We've Made This Year
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Me & my wonderful part time assistant/full time troll Zita had a spontaneous livestream to share about five changes we've made this year in bu...
178: Wonky donkey
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No further details required obviously. She’s a wonky donkey.
177: Car chatz
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Academy price doubles 30 Nov!!
176: my doctor died
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yah and it suckkkks
175: Pretending to be normal in the school carpark
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pretty sure I’m nailing it, don’t tell anyone otherwise!
174: My Sydney Adventure! And Ausmumpreneur!
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Look at me! Out in the world! Doing things! On planes! And boats!
173: life is a bit extra
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ya know?
172: sorting out my shit
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Books, freak outs and divine assignments
171: Cash Crunch: How to Make & Save Money Even When Times are Tough
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The RIDICULOUSLY popular FREE workshop on how to make more money & save more money even when times are tough turned into a PODCAST! WOO HOO! If y...
170: On Ageing and Midlife
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dearests, I must tell you something. Lately, I have been not like I used to be. I was full of bravado and enthusiasm and courage. And now I feel worn ...
169: Why I No Longer Share My Family Publicly
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I used to share photos and stories about my husband and kids online. Why don't I do it anymore? Deets inside! www.leoniedawson.com/podcast
168: Post Natal Depression
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shit talk with me in the car about my new favourite book, plus the next speaking gig I am doing in Sydney!
167: Heart Centred Business Conference gossip
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.leoniedawson.com/heart to get my conference video workshop and illustrated notes for FREEEEE!!!
166: My current low self confidence
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT. THE FARK. Yep, I currently have a bit of low self confidence. In this episode, I'm going to be sharing a bit of what's happening for me ...
165: Shit Talk Time
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know what time it is. www.leoniedawson.com/podcast
164: The Autistic Breakfast
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not having my stock standard breakfast each day can really fucking ruin my day. In unrelated news, I am Autistic!
163: Walk & Talk
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I don't do long school runs anymore, so I guess I'll put you in my pocket and take you for a walk instead? Sound like a plan? Good. I thought ...
162: 24 hours left
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
www.leoniedawson.com/academy
161: Catch up over tea
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Books. Life. Business. Parenting. All the things.
160: Leonie Talks Shit, Because What Else Would She Do?
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WRITE A SCRIPT? OR BULLET POINTS? HA! YOU ARE IN THE WRONG PLACE FOR THAT KIND OF PROFESSIONAL MALARKEY MY FRIENDS!
159: Behind the scenes of a full day videoshoot
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest, most ridiculous project I've done in years... and I am OBSESSED WITH IT. Behind the scenes goss includes: how much it cost how many st...
158: A biz & life update
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve got so many projects and ideas going on… wanted to share them with you before I forget! I love you!
157: My brother died. What a miracle.
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I suffered a devastating loss when I was a child. And yet, it was one of the best things that ever happened to me. This podcast was sponsored by...
156: Anxiety Releasing Meditation
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A wee gift for you if you're currently feeling anxious or stressed... some proven breathing practices to help you calm the farm and soothe the nervous...
155: Mistakes I've Made In My Business
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to hear some of the most hilarious and heart-breaking mistakes in my business? Including the pretty ponies that cost me... $100,000? (I'm not...
154: Why I Decided To Return To Social Media
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did I lose money by marketing without social media? How will I use social media going forward? How will I stop it from sucking up my time and soul? Al...
153: 50 Things I Did & Loved In 2022
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The hard bits. The divine bits. The wonky bits. The exquisite bits. In life, business, love & more... All the links at: https://leoniedawson.com/5...
152: 3 Monthly Review!
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much I earned, what I did... all that good stuff! Find all the pics, links & graphs at www.leoniedawson.com/podcast