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My Business Stars

My Business Stars

De: Julie Woods
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Welcome to My Business Stars, A podcast series featuring conversations with disabled business owners telling their business stories; hosted by the Disability Business Network. IF you are disabled, own your own business and would love to mix with other people who look like you, then join us today at the Disability Business Network. You can find us at disabilitybusinessnetwork.org or contact that blind woman Julie Woods on 021 913 513 or at Julie@thatblindwoman.co.nz(C)Otago Access Radio Ciencias Sociales
Episodios
  • Series 3 - Ep 29 - Jo Bridgwater - After School Art Classes with Jo Bridgwater + Studio

    Series 3 - Ep 29 - Jo Bridgwater - After School Art Classes with Jo Bridgwater + Studio
    Apr 21 2026
    In this episode, host Julie Woods talks with Jo Bridgwater, founder of After School Art Classes with Jo Bridgwater + Studio, about building a creative business in Masterton while living with autism and chronic pain. Jo shares how she turned a setback in teacher relief training into an opportunity to create her own art education programme, offering courses in photography, painting, mosaics, beads and buttons, and fibre arts. She discusses managing energy around medical treatments, expanding into pet portraits and studio photography, and adapting her business to what local families want. Jo also reflects on creativity, resilience and the importance of community spaces like King Street Artworks in supporting disabled artists and entrepreneurs. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    24 m
  • Series 3 - Ep 28 - Brodie Williams - Clean My Car

    Series 3 - Ep 28 - Brodie Williams - Clean My Car
    Apr 14 2026
    In this episode, host Julie Woods talks with Brodie Williams, owner of Clean My Car, about building a thriving vehicle grooming business in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Brodie shares how he shifted from developing disability ID cards to purchasing a car cleaning business, and how ADHD gives him the energy and pace to manage long hours and a busy workload. He discusses navigating discrimination, adapting to changing government contracts, using Google Ads and keywords to grow the business, and the importance of hiring based on attitude and life experience rather than qualifications. Brodie also reflects on resilience, identity and the realities of being a disabled and LGBTQ+ entrepreneur in Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    23 m
  • Series 3 - Ep 27 - Toni Sharp - Sharrp Kitchens

    Series 3 - Ep 27 - Toni Sharp - Sharrp Kitchens
    Apr 7 2026
    In this episode, host Julie Woods talks with Toni Sharp, co owner of Sharrp Kitchens, about building a successful kitchen manufacturing business after losing her sight at age 13. Toni shares how she transitioned from adaptive training at Homai to work experience, and eventually into self employment when traditional employment barriers persisted. She discusses running a busy cabinetry business using accessible systems, the evolution of assistive technology, and the importance of customer relationships. Toni also reflects on her long involvement with Toastmasters, her volunteer work with Blind Low Vision NZ, and receiving the Queen’s Service Medal for services to visually impaired people. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    23 m
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