Open for Small Business
Episodes
Going Global: Maree Glading on taking Evre to the world
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this follow-up episode, Bridget reconnects with Maree Glading, founder of Evre, to talk about the brand’s exciting leap into the US market and it...
AI that actually helps: Kayur Patel on practical hacks for busy small business owners
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget Snelling sits down with Kayur Patel – an AI and emerging technology leader and a member of the Xero Partner Advisory Council (XPAC) – for ...
Logistics, leadership and leaps of faith: Chris Tacon on building Consignly
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget speaks with Chris Tacon, co-founder of Consignly, a cloud-based logistics platform transforming how third-party logistics providers manage the...
Beyond the ingredient: Emma Lewisham on building a skincare brand anchored in science, not trends
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Open for Small Business, Bridget Snelling sits down with Emma Lewisham, founder of the intelligent skincare brand.Emma shares the j...
Reclaim time & reduce the emotional tax: Two Raw Sisters on building a business that works for you
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this season two opener of Open for Small Business, Bridget sits down with Rosa Power and Margo Flanagan - the powerhouse founders of Two Raw Sister...
Calm Under Pressure: Sarah Laurie on building resilience for the New Year
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this season finale of Open for Small Business, Bridget sits down with Sarah Laurie, founder of Take a Breath, for a conversation about starting the...
Retail Reset: Retail NZ’s CEO on navigating Black Friday and beyond
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget speaks to Carolyn Young, CEO of Retail NZ, for a special episode on the retail sector as Black Friday and the holiday season approaches.Bridge...
People first: Cat Peters on building a high performing business
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget chats with Cat Peters, co-founder of HireStaff — a recruitment agency with a difference. With a background in marketing and a passion for pe...
From paddock to plate: Simon Eriksen on scaling Neat Meat with purpose
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget sits down with Simon Eriksen, founder and Managing Director of Neat Meat - a premium meat supplier known for its commitment to quality, sustai...
Serving Up Success: Josh & Helen Emett on building the Emett Group
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget chats to Josh and Helen Emett, the powerhouse duo behind the Emett Group, a hospitality business known for its exceptional dining experiences ...
Breaking the burnout cycle: Rajna Bogdanovic on building Optimally
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget speaks to Rajna Bogdanovic - clinical psychologist, speaker, and founder of Optimally - to explore the intersection of mental wellbeing and en...
Finding Your Way: Cat MacNaughtan on building 'Getting Lost’
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cat MacNaughtan - creator of the beloved Kiwi brand Getting Lost - joins Bridget Snelling to share how a simple idea turned into a na...
Tracking Success: Johnny Davison’s journey with Hitrak
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget sits down with Johnny Davison, founder of Hitrak - a revolutionary transportation management system that streamlines freight from origin to de...
From Court to Community: PJ and Krissie King’s small business journey
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Open for Small Business, PJ and Krissie King, founders of Foundation Basketball, share how they turned their passion for yout...
Building Beauty with Purpose: Maree Glading’s Evre Skincare Story
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Bridget as she speaks to Maree Glading, founder on teen skincare brand, Evre Skincare. Maree shares how she turned a personal passion into a...
Open for Small Business Trailer
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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