Best Amanda Rootsey Podcasts (2026)

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230. Too Many Staff? Too Little? How To Find Your Goldilocks Team. 1:09:45

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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 staffing conversation nobody's having honestly. In this wildly practical episode, Leonie Dawson and Tamara Protassow dive deep into the messy middle of hiring, firing, and right-sizing your business. …

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229. Leonie's 2025 Business Review: My Biggest Mistakes & Best Wins 46:59

22d ago46:59

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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 getting stuck in eternal student mode? Yeah, well, I completely shit the pooch on that one in 2025. I got so deep into learning and feminine energy that I basically turned into a gorgeously gormless worm w…

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228. When Hard Things Happen: How To Help Without Breaking 48:49

19d ago48:49

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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 hold both our humanity AND our mental health. In this deeply important episode, Leonie and Tamara share their wisdom on navigating collective grief, communal trauma, and how to be a good steward of your o…

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227. The #1 Mistake People Make With Setting Goals 27:22

27d ago27:22

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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 wisdom from every experience. In this episode, Leonie and Tam break down why so many entrepreneurs skip the review process (hint: fear of disappointment), what happens when you do the soul archaeology wor…

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226. From School Runs to Four Laps of Australia: How One Mom Sold Everything and Built a Million-Dollar Business from a Caravan 49:06

1M ago49:06

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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 works!) and the creator of the Beliefetics Method. Jana's one of those humans who actually DID the thing most people dream about but never do. She was stuck in the morning school run traffic, feeling like sh…

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225. How I Cut $28,000 in Business Expenses This Week (And You Can Too) 45:42

2M ago45:42

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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 need to finally tackle this money-saving goldmine. Leonie just completed her six-monthly expense challenge and uncovered $28,000 in annual savings—and she's not done yet. From discovering her email p…

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224. From $9 PDF to Million Dollar Empire: The Wild Ride Behind My Viral Goals Workbook 52:17

2M ago52:17

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What happens when a colourful, hand-illustrated goals workbook accidentally goes viral? In this episode, Leonie shares the wild, unfiltered story behind the globally loved Goals Workbooks — used by over half a million people and generating over a million dollars in revenue. From a $9 backyard PDF to hitting #1 and #3 on Amazon Australia at the same…

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223. From Stage 4 Cancer to Global Impact: Building a Gentle Business While Travelling Fulltime. An interview with Amanda Rootsey 41:48

2M ago41:48

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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 traveling the world? You get the wisdom, grace, and gentle magic that is my friend Amanda Rootsey. In this soul-nourishing conversation, Mandy (affectionately known as "Second Mother" to my kids) shares …

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222: Spreadsheet Orgasms & Money Magic: An Accountant Gets Real About Profit 43:09

2M ago43:09

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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. In this episode, I sit down with accountant-turned-money-coach Clare Wood for a hilarious and deeply practical chat about profit, weekly money dates, and why being the "head Nicole" in your friend gr…

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221: From Burnout To Breakthrough - 10 Ways I Changed My Life This Year 2:01:47

2M ago2:01:47

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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. Something had to change. In this deeply personal episode, I share the transformative journey that brought me back to life - from resolving primitive reflexes that expanded my nervous system capacity, …

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220: Coaching Myths Busted! Red Flags To Watch Out For 50:07

2M ago50:07

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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 and Tam unpack when coaching is actually worth it, the red flags to avoid, and smarter (often cheaper) alternatives that get real results—especially for neurodivergent, values-driven women running online bu…

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219: Narcissism at Work, Home & In Families: Red Flags, Boundaries, Healing 42:21

3M ago42:21

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Join us as we unpack Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)—how it shows up in friendships, family, and work; why bright, empathetic, often neurodivergent women are prime targets; and what to do to protect your mental, emotional, and energetic safety. We demystify tactics like love bombing, intermittent reinforcement, and image management, and sha…

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218: Business Growth In An Economic Downturn 37:36

3M ago37:36

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Join global best-selling author Leonie Dawson and creativity coach Tamara Protassow as they share practical, compassionate strategies to grow your business during an economic downturn. You’ll learn how to replace “coasting” with real marketing, rebuild profit margins, set healthy prices, regulate your nervous system to make better decisions, and pr…

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217: Should You Hire Friends Or Family In Your Business? 35:08

3M ago35:08

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In this candid and sticky episode, award-winning Australian entrepreneur Leonie Dawson and her longtime friend and co-worker Tamara Protassow dive into the messy, magical, and sometimes disastrous topic of hiring friends or family in your business. With warmth, wit, and brutal honesty, they unpack personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and emotiona…

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216: 3 Star Bookclub 1:17:20

4M ago1:17:20

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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 Booktok... but Book...pod? Go stalk Daire over at: https://dairepaddy.com/

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215: Building a 7 Figure Illustration Empire 59:39

4M ago59:39

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Meet my brilliant and magical friend Katie Chappell. She's an illustrator who has created a 7 figure creative business... completely obliterating the Starving Artist Myth. Learn how she got started and kept going and growing. You'll also discover: why Katie and I like to discuss bowel movements in escalators where I rank in her friendship scale and…

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215: The 7 Figure Illustration Business 59:39

4M ago59:39

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Meet my brilliant and magical friend Katie Chappell. She's an illustrator who has created a 7 figure creative business... completely obliterating the Starving Artist Myth. Learn how she got started and kept going and growing. You'll also discover: why Katie and I like to discuss bowel movements in escalators where I rank in her friendship scale and…

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214: Elevate Your Business Meditation 28:35

4M ago28:35

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A profound meditation I taught clients to help them connect with the spirit of their business & find out what their next right steps are...

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213: A Special Presentation 35:51

4M ago35:51

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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 business isn’t just a hustle… but the greatest spiritual quest of your life? 🌈✨ This talk is my heart cracked wide open — the mistakes, the miracles, the burnout + the re-enchantment. 👉 Come watch. T…

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212: A heart-opening, tear-soaked adventure 17:30

4M ago17:30

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My journey speaking at Ausmumpreneur National Conference... and all the tears shed along the way.

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211: How Much I Earned & What I Did In June 34:22

6M ago34:22

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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 all the ep details: https://www.leoniedawson.com/211ep

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210: The Deep Changes I've Been Going Through 15:06

7M ago15:06

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I've been on a deep healing journey... here's all the juicy goss how.

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209: How To Run A Mastermind Retreat 34:12

7M ago34:12

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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 grab the free DIY Retreat workbook, head to www.leoniedawson.com/209 Find out more about my upcoming Momentum Mastermind at www.leoniedawson.com/momentum…

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208. Creative Magic: A Meditation 17:01

9M ago17:01

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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 of it, I guided gorgeous souls through a 15-minute meditation to connect with their creative spirit. And let me tell you… it was potent. So potent, in fact, that I just had to share it with you here on …

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207. A potent Dream Quest meditation just for you! 22:10

10M ago22:10

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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 me tell you, it was an absolute powerhouse of clarity, intention, and creative fire 🔥. If you’re ready to make the rest of 2025 your most aligned, soul-nourishing, and abundant year yet, this episode is…

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206. Leonie's Epic Cross-Country Road Trip Diary! 30:43

10M ago30:43

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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/roadtrip25

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The First Year of Building a Youth Organisation with Holly Hashimi 37:27

1y ago37:27

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In this episode of the Youth Mentor Podcast, we chat with Holly Hashimi about her first year founding HeartSpark, a not-for-profit organisation that grew from 8 participants to multiple groups and a waitlist in just 12 months. Holly takes us behind the scenes of starting a youth organisation from scratch in Fort McMurray, Canada - from finding free…

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Embracing the Grey Space with Sabine McKenzie 42:31

1y ago42:31

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In this episode of the Youth Mentor Podcast, we're joined by Sabine McKenzie, an eating disorder recovery coach who brings a refreshing perspective to conversations around body image, food, and wellbeing. With eight years of supporting youth and adults through her business, Sabine shares her evolution from promoting body positivity to embracing wha…

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205. How to Sell from the Heart and Make Millions 1:19:45

1y ago1:19:45

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Free workshop from award-winning entrepreneur, Leonie Dawson! Imposter Syndrome and Systemic Oppression How to overcome imposter syndrome The impact of learning from diverse voices "Mediocre White Man Mentality" Crystal Clear Communication and Making Connections Selling with integrity and heart Building Relationships and Collaborations Selling from…

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Founding a peer-to-peer mental health charity with Milly Bannister 43:21

1+ y ago43:21

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In this episode of the Youth Mentor Podcast, we chat with Milly Bannister, founder of ALLKND, a charity dedicated to supporting youth mental health through its free, online Good Mate Training program. If you want to know how you can be a good mate for your loved ones and especially young people, or you've thought about what it takes to start a yout…

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204. Heart Centred Business Conference recap 21:38

1+ y ago21:38

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Join me as I recap my deeply transformative experience at the Heart Centred Business Conference.

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203. A message from the Angels 7:55

1+ y ago7:55

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My loves, Today, I want to share with you a message from the angels, as I hear them. Take a deep breath and enjoy.

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202. Ask Leonie Anything! 1:21:29

1+ y ago1:21:29

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Q&A With A Self-Made Multi-Millionaire Creative! Here are the links mentioned: https://tinyurl.com/inspirationleonie - freebie library sign up https://ldi-academy.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/homeschooling/Homeschooling+-+Leonie+Dawson.pdf - homeschooling ebook (now also in freebie library) https://leoniedawson.com/notes-on-becoming-a-homeschooling-m…

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202. Ask Leonie Anything 1:21:29

1+ y ago1:21:29

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Q&A With A Self-Made Multi-Millionaire Creative! Here are the links mentioned: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/inspirationleonie⁠ - freebie library sign up ⁠https://ldi-academy.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/homeschooling/Homeschooling+-+Leonie+Dawson.pdf⁠ - homeschooling ebook (now also in freebie library) ⁠https://leoniedawson.com/notes-on-becoming-a-homeschool…

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201. How I've sold over $12 Million in E-Courses 53:49

1+ y ago53:49

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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 fear not, my loves, because I’ve got something super special for you! 🌟 I’m spilling the tea on how I sold over $12 million in e-courses!!! Yep, you heard that right! And I did it all while working just 10 h…

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201. How I've Sold Over $12 Million In E-Courses 53:49

1+ y ago53:49

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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 fear not, my loves, because I’ve got something super special for you! 🌟 I’m spilling the tea on how I sold over $12 million in e-courses!!! Yep, you heard that right! And I did it all while working just 10 h…

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200. Shit talking in the car about life & biz 33:40

1+ y ago33:40

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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 the Sunshine Coast to meet my dear friend, Tash Corbin. I've got life & biz updates on the 'ol brain and I have to share it with you.

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199. How to grow your biz even during economic downturns 1:09:48

1+ y ago1:09:48

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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 downturns is more important than ever! Let's face it, these times are unpredictable, but that doesn't mean your business has to suffer! You get to thrive, even when things look uncertain. That's why my right-han…

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198. Hippos, Hugs, and 2024 Goals 39:37

1+ y ago39:37

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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 Halloween costumes (I’m considering a Bridgerton-inspired look……or, maybe a flamingo. DECISIONS, DECISIONS!!!). You won’t have to wait that long to see a ridiculously genius getup from me. I just released a…

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198. Hippos, Hugs, & 2024 Goals 39:37

1+ y ago39:37

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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 Halloween costumes (I’m considering a Bridgerton-inspired look……or, maybe a flamingo. DECISIONS, DECISIONS!!!). You won’t have to wait that long to see a ridiculously genius getup from me. I just released a…

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197: A Personal Sharing 15:09

1+ y ago15:09

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Diary-style. Just you and me. What I'm thinking and feeling... and what might be next for us.

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Consent, Creativity and Community: Inside Evie Wilson's Stardust Squad 44:14

1+ y ago44:14

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Today, we're joined by Evie Wilson, the founder of Stardust Squad, a magical gathering place in regional Victoria, for girls aged 5-early teens years, where each girl is celebrated for her uniqueness, and empowered to explore the wonders of mindset, friendships, self love, health, growing older, communication + connection. In this episode, Evie sha…

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196. Business Success for Neurodivergents 29:54

1+ y ago29:54

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Hey possum blossums, I’m absolutely buzzing with excitement to share the latest episode of Leonie Dawson Refuses to Be Categorised podcast with you! This one is especially close to my heart as I dive deep into what it’s like to navigate the world of business with a neurodivergent brain. Yes, we're talking all things ADHD and autism, and how they ca…

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195: Important Announcement! 3:10

1+ y ago3:10

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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/academy

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194. Q&A Fun with Leonie Dawson & Madi Beaufort 48:31

1+ y ago48:31

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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 brought a brilliant list of questions for me to answer. This called for a fancy glass of kombucha (smoothies are SO first episode 🙄!)Questions we covered:📚 What are the 4 most influential books you’ve ever read?😬…