Welcome to episode 200 of The Debra Shepherd Podcast. This episode is a big milestone. I started the show in February 2020, and even though this is episode 200, it feels like the beginning. My vision for the podcast over the last five years hasn't changed. The show is here to help you lead well, create success and experience more ease, joy and meaning in your life and business.

Join me for this special celebration. Together, we'll celebrate 200 episodes of The Debra Shepherd Podcast and look back at the top 10 episodes at the time of this recording.

TOP 10 EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

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I'm excited to welcome Gabby Tyler to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

Gabby is the Founder of Juice Institute - Adelaide's leading cold-pressed juice company and Australia's first freeze and ship juice business. What started in her home kitchen in 2018 has grown into a national wellness brand helping thousands of Australians nourish their bodies with pure, plant-powered nutrition. Gabby's model makes raw, cold-pressed juice accessible anywhere, crafted from South Australian produce and flash-frozen to lock in nutrients.

A passionate advocate for sustainability and community, Gabby uses juicing-grade produce that would otherwise go to waste and has proudly donated over 150,000 meals through Foodbank SA. Guided by her brand's ethos, Nourish, Grow, Thrive, she's on a mission to make feeling good simple, natural and accessible to everyone.

In this episode, Gabby takes us behind the scenes of her business. We talk about the importance of community, business growth, wellness, plant-based living, and more.

HIGHLIGHTS

• In 2010, Gabby discovered the plant-based lifestyle and wanted to share what she was learning and implementing in her life with her community.
• Juice Institute began in Gabby's kitchen in 2018 with a bench top juicer. The business has experienced rapid growth moving into a 300 square metre manufacturing facility in Adelaide, South Australia in 2025. Gabby discusses how she has managed the growth, the evolution of the business, and its focus on juice cleanses, daily juices, and smoothies.
• Gabby shares three powerful business lessons.
• Making community a priority and Gabby's partnership with Foodbank SA.
• How Gabby uses social media to market Juice Institute along with her top social media tips.
• Meaningful living, self-care, and the importance of creating space.

SHOW NOTES

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CONNECT WITH GABBY

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Instagram @JuiceInstitute

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I'm honoured to welcome Sonya Lovell to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

Sonya is a menopause advocate, podcast host and speaker dedicated to reshaping the conversation around women's health. As host of Dear Menopause, Sonya shares honest, informative discussions that empower women to better understand and navigate menopause. Drawing on her own lived experience with menopause and cancer, Sonya speaks passionately about the importance of self-advocacy, bridging the gap between personal experience and professional expertise to inspire women to take charge of their health and voice.

In this episode, Sonya shares her story. We talk about perimenopause, menopause, cancer, midlife and women's health.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sonya shares her personal story, what got her through the most challenging time in her life, and how it led to the work she is doing today.
• Why Sonya started the Dear Menopause Podcast.
• The most common misconceptions about perimenopause and menopause.
• Advocating for your health in midlife.
• Education is for everyone. The vital role of perimenopause, menopause and women's health education.
• 81% of people going through menopause are currently in the workforce and what businesses can do to create supportive and inclusive workplaces for women to thrive.
• Sonya shares her experience speaking to Parliament and her thoughts on the Senate Enquiry into Perimenopause and Menopause.
• Why it's crucial to include lived experience stories in the decision-making process.
• Self-care mantras and creating space for yourself.

SHOW NOTES

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CONNECT WITH SONYA

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In this quick conversation on The Debra Shepherd Podcast, we're talking about podcasting and how podcasting is a powerful way to increase your visibility and build your profile and presence as a business owner, entrepreneur or leader.

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In this episode of The Debra Shepherd Podcast, we're discussing the relationship between purpose and visibility and how losing connection to your purpose directly affects how you show up for your business and how you build your profile and presence.

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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.

Get the PDF download for this episode here.

SHOW NOTES

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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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