Make It Happen

In this episode of Make It Happen, Iyia sits down with Charlotte, founder of &Breathe one of Make It Happens students, to unpack how she went from paediatric ICU nurse to building a fast-growing education business reaching over 15 million organic views in six months. Charlotte shares how solving a real problem for parents led to sell-out online and in-person trainings, the exact social media and collaboration strategies she used to grow without ads, and why giving away free value builds unstoppable trust. They dive deep into content strategy, influencer marketing for service businesses, community building, mindset, and the power of “done is better than perfect,” especially as a mum balancing business and family.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who thinks starting or growing a business feels impossible, and proof that with the right framework, execution, and values, ordinary people really can build extraordinary results.
Charlottes Links: https://www.andbreathefirstaid.co.nz/
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In this episode of Make It Happen, we break down why so many smart, hardworking business owners are putting in endless hours but still not seeing the money to match. Spoiler: it’s not because you’re not working hard enough, it’s because you’ve become the bottleneck in your own business.
We unpack the biggest traps keeping entrepreneurs stuck, including doing everything themselves, competing on price, and chasing revenue instead of profit. You’ll learn the key mindset shift from working in your business to working on it, plus a simple, practical framework to delegate smarter, build systems, and focus on the high value activities that actually move the needle.
If you’re tired of being busy but not profitable and want to build a business that scales without burning you out, this episode is for you.
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In this episode of the Make It Happen podcast, I sit down with certified coach and NLP master practitioner Sarah Robb from Spring with Sarah to talk about mindset, healing, and the power of rewiring your subconscious. Sarah shares her incredibly moving story of losing both parents in her twenties, navigating complex grief, and how that pain became the catalyst for her work helping others overcome self-doubt, anxiety, overthinking and “I’m not good enough” beliefs.
We dive into what NLP actually is, how the language you use shapes the “house you live in,” why awareness is always the first step to change, and the simple mindset shifts you can start making today (like changing “I have to” into “I get to”). Sarah breaks down why so many women stay stuck in old patterns, how childhood experiences quietly program our beliefs, and why action, repetition and consistency are the real keys to transformation.
We also talk about business, fear of judgment, and why your circle and your self-talk matter more than you think. If you’ve ever felt stuck, not enough, or held back by your past, this episode will help you see that change is possible and that what you’re not changing, you’re ultimately choosing.
Sarahs Socials and Website 👇
https://springwithsarah.com/
@springwithsarah
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AI is changing marketing faster than any shift we’ve ever seen and business owners everywhere are asking the same question: Will AI replace us? In today’s episode of Make It Happen, we cut through the hype and the fear to uncover what’s actually happening right now in the business world. Whether you’re a business owner, marketer, or skilled professional, this conversation will help you understand which jobs are being automated, which roles are becoming more valuable than ever, and how to stay ahead in a world where AI can create content, design ads, and analyze data in seconds.
We break down how to use AI as a powerful advantage without losing the strategy, creativity, and human connection that actually drives sales. If you’re ready to stop worrying about the future and start leading it, this episode is your roadmap for dominating the next three years in business.
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In this episode of the Make It Happen podcast, Iyia sits down with viral content expert Jony Lee Head of Growth at The Attention Seeker with over 1M followers and 30M+ monthly views.
To break down what actually makes content resonate online. Jony shares the emotional story behind the viral moment that launched her career, the framework she uses to create human-first content, and why building a brand people like will always outperform selling a product people forget. If you’re a business owner or creator wanting to grow online, this conversation will teach you why organic content matters more than ever and why your first posts don’t need to be perfect they just need to exist.
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@jonymlee
@theattnseeker
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