Make It Happen with Iyia Liu

What happens when two best friends can't find products that reflect their culture for their own children? They build them.
In this episode I sit down with Amy Barratt and Dayna Slade, co-founders of Bo & Ko, to explore how they turned a personal gap in the market into a thriving Māori and Pacific-owned brand. They share the realities of building a business while navigating new motherhood, the power of creating products rooted in culture and identity, and how entrepreneurship deepened their connection to their own whakapapa. If you've ever dreamed of turning an idea into something meaningful, this conversation will leave you inspired.
Ready to start building? Join my Business Masterclass today ⬇️

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Procrastination is not laziness. It is a stress habit and once you understand what is actually happening in your brain, you can break it. In this episode I share the simple three step process to interrupt the cycle for good.
The only thing standing between you and the life you want is a decision to begin.
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This is the conversation I wish someone had sat me down and had with me when I was starting out. I cover the four things that actually change the trajectory of your life, your circle, your money habits, what you are putting into your mind, and how you handle failure. Because the small decisions you make right now are compounding into the person you will be in five years.
You do not need to come from money. You do not need the perfect plan. You just need to decide and start.
Ready to take that first step? Join my Business Masterclass today. ⬇️
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How do you start a business with no money, no mentor and no blueprint? In this episode I share the real story - where I started (promo girl, waitress, Uber driver), the very public failure that nearly broke me, and how that same business now turns over $10M+ a year.

If you're feeling stuck, or sitting on a business idea you're too scared to start - this is your permission to go.

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What does it actually take to walk away from a stable career and back yourself completely? In this episode I sit down with Holly Egerton, founder of Succession and one of my first ever mentorship clients, who left eight years in law to build a business entirely on her own terms.

This one is for anyone sitting in a job they like but do not love, wondering if there is something more out there for them.

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