You Can’t Win Every Battle
But You Can Choose Where to Focus Your Energy When I first launched Trunki, my goal was simple. I just wanted to see it on the shelves. It was a tiny idea I’d nurtured for years. A colourful ride-on suitcase
Hosting, Healing, and the Power of Honest Conversation
Last week, I hosted my Campfire group at my home for a full day of conversation, connection, and clarity. We gathered on the deck, warmed by the sun and the view and checked in with where we were in life. Each
From Rock Bottom to Rebuilding: My Journey Through Change
For years, people have assumed I’ve had an amazing life because of my Trunki journey. And yes, there were highs. But I believe we learn far more from our darkest days. This is my story of hitting rock bottom, finding
Decisions That Made Me Podcast : The Manufacturing Acquisition
I recently had the pleasure of joining Evan Davis on the Decisions That Made Me podcast, a mini-series from the creators of The Bottom Line. The episode focused on one of the most pivotal decisions in my career: the choice
Reflecting on My Journey: Guest on the Giant Minds Entrepreneurship Podcast
I recently had the pleasure of joining Ric for the first-ever live recording of the Giant Minds Entrepreneurship Podcast. We explored the journey of Trunki, discussing the challenges, successes, and key lessons learned along the way. The Early Days: From
Turning Business Ideas Into Reality: Lessons from My The Bottom Line Podcast
Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster. You start with big business ideas, face countless obstacles, and hope that somewhere along the way, your vision resonates with the right people. I recently had the chance to reflect on this journey as a guest
Building Resilience: Lessons from my Journey on Facing Life’s Toughest Challenges
What does it really mean to build resilience? As a resilience speaker, I try to address the questions I’m often asked, like “How do I build resilience?” and “What does it take to be resilient?” These questions don’t have quick
Overcoming Business Rejection: How to Reframe Failure as a Stepping Stone to Success
Rejection has a way of hitting us in our core. It’s that gut feeling—a sense of having the wind knocked out of you—that lingers, leaving self-doubt in its wake. Overcoming business rejection can feel like an immediate undermining of our
Finding Strength in Adversity
In life’s journey, we encounter chapters filled with profound challenges and transformative experiences. The darkest chapter of my life was losing my twin sister, Kate, to cystic fibrosis during our teenage years. This period brought deep emotional turmoil and also
Sound Advice Podcast : Fighting copycat products and intellectual property protection
In a recent episode of the Sound Advice: Entrepreneurs Unfiltered podcast, I had the opportunity to discuss the challenges of protecting innovative products from imitation. This conversation delved into the complexities of intellectual property protection (IPR) and the resilience required