Many talented and driven business owners and entrepreneurs hesitate to show up for their business. Some hide behind perfectionism or fear of judgement. Others feel overwhelmed and exhausted simply by the thought of putting themselves out there. Some hold themselves back and never get started. Today, we’re making a shift.

In this episode of The Debra Shepherd Podcast, I share three visibility secrets to help you show up authentically, connect deeply with your audience, and build a magnetic personal brand.

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I’m honoured to welcome Tanya Boots to The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week. Tanya is the Founder of Inspirational Tea Co., a Gold Coast–based tea gifting brand that turns everyday tea breaks into moments of inspiration. After 15 years in FMCG as a Category Manager, Tanya swapped spreadsheets for teabags, creating premium whole-leaf teas with motivational quotes on every tag. Beyond the cup, Tanya has built a warm community of tea lovers who connect through shared rituals, events, and micro-gifting moments. Tanya’s mission is to inspire busy women to pause, connect, and feel supported — one cup at a time.

In this episode, Tanya shares her business story. We talk about kindness, giving back, connection, community, personal branding and business.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tanya shares her business story and how Inspirational Tea Co. began.
• What makes Tanya’s tea unique and how she is creating connection and incredible experiences through tea.
• What it was like moving from corporate to starting Inspirational Tea Co. Tanya shares three business lessons she’s learned along the way.
• Tanya talks about her self-care practice and how she includes tea in her daily rituals.
• Why customers today are looking for authenticity, connection and community.
• Why community is an essential part of building a business.
• The importance of communicating your values, building community and your personal brand as a business owner or entrepreneur.
• What creating a meaningful life and business means to Tanya.

SHOW NOTES

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CONNECT WITH TANYA

www.inspirationalteaco.com.au

Instagram @InspirationalTeaCo

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I’m thrilled to welcome Kelly Donougher, Director and Founder of 13 Interiors to The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week.

With over 20 years business experience across a range of industries, Kelly founded 13 Interiors in 2017. Since then, the business has grown to operate on a national scale with studios in Perth and Melbourne.

Kelly is a speaker, mentor, author and one of Australia’s leading interior designers. Kelly regularly features across a range of media publications and outlets, including Adore Magazine, Home Beautiful, The West Australian, Perth Home Show, Channel 9, Snooze Australia, Summit Homes Group, 6PR Radio, Business Chicks, Domain.com.au and News.com.au and regularly presents workshops and demonstrations at design and styling events.

In 2025 Kelly published her first book, No Fence, No Limits which is about Kelly’s unconventional path to success and the journey of challenging the status quo and perceptions of what life should look like for a woman. No Fence, No Limits shares the raw and emotional ups and downs of Kelly’s path to creating 13 Interiors which she hopes will inspire others to take the leap into the unknown and embrace their path on their own terms.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Kelly talks about her story and how 13 Interiors evolved.
• Kelly’s book, No Fence, No Limits focuses on the expectations of women and how you imagine your life going in a certain direction and what happens when things pivot or change direction.
• What it was like moving from the mining industry to interior design.
• How creativity was a constant theme in Kelly’s life.
• Kelly opens up about success.
• The importance of having a support network and the right people around you.
• Why it’s never too late to change.
• Comparison can creep into everyday life, but you are the only one who can change that and how it affects you.
• Kelly talks about what creating a meaningful life and business means to her.
• Through the greatest adversity amazing things can still happen.
• The importance of mindset, boundaries and how to move forward through challenging and difficult times.

SHOW NOTES

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CONNECT WITH KELLY

www.kellydonougher.com.au

Instagram @kelly_donougher

www.13interiors.com

Instagram @13Interiors

CONNECT WITH DEBRA

www.debrashepherd.com.au

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Join the FREE Aligned Visibility Masterclass

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If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your review will help other entrepreneurs and business owners discover the show. Thank you!