Make It Happen with Iyia Liu Archiv
118 Episoden
15 Minuten
How do you figure out what you actually want to do with your life?
In this episode, I sit down with life coach Brieana Thompson to unpack what it really means to have a sense of purpose - and how to start finding yours.
We get into the role your values, strengths, passions and past experiences can play in giving you direction, and why purpose looks different for everyone.
Brieana also shares why your purpose doesn’t need to be one fixed thing for life - it can change and evolve as you do.
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In this episode, I sit down with life coach Brieana Thompson to unpack what it really means to have a sense of purpose - and how to start finding yours.
We get into the role your values, strengths, passions and past experiences can play in giving you direction, and why purpose looks different for everyone.
Brieana also shares why your purpose doesn’t need to be one fixed thing for life - it can change and evolve as you do.
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22 Minuten
Building wealth doesn’t happen overnight - but there are ways to start putting your money to work for your future.
In this episode, I’m breaking down three strategies for building long-term wealth: starting a business, investing in the stock market and investing in property.
I get into the earning potential and equity you can build through business, the power of compound growth when investing over time, and how property can create wealth through appreciation and rental income.
Whatever path you choose, starting early, staying consistent and thinking long-term can make a huge difference.
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In this episode, I’m breaking down three strategies for building long-term wealth: starting a business, investing in the stock market and investing in property.
I get into the earning potential and equity you can build through business, the power of compound growth when investing over time, and how property can create wealth through appreciation and rental income.
Whatever path you choose, starting early, staying consistent and thinking long-term can make a huge difference.
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16 Minuten
Ever felt like you’re not qualified enough, experienced enough or simply good enough to be in the room?
In this episode, I sit down with workplace wellbeing specialist and life coach Brieana Thompson to unpack imposter syndrome and why self-doubt can show up just as new opportunities come our way.
We get into perfectionism, fear and the gap between how we see ourselves and who we think we need to be to succeed.
Brieana also shares practical ways to challenge those thoughts, understand where the fear is coming from and stop letting imposter syndrome hold you back from opportunities you’re ready for.
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In this episode, I sit down with workplace wellbeing specialist and life coach Brieana Thompson to unpack imposter syndrome and why self-doubt can show up just as new opportunities come our way.
We get into perfectionism, fear and the gap between how we see ourselves and who we think we need to be to succeed.
Brieana also shares practical ways to challenge those thoughts, understand where the fear is coming from and stop letting imposter syndrome hold you back from opportunities you’re ready for.
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39 Minuten
Greta Kenyon saw a gap in the wedding industry for something more modern, fashion-driven and less traditional - so she created it herself.
In this episode, I sit down with Greta, founder of Together Journal, to unpack how she launched the magazine in 2016 and turned an idea into a successful media business.
We get into identifying a niche, trusting your gut, building the right network around you and why being an action taker has played such a big role in Greta’s journey.
Greta also opens up about balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and how she’s adapted the business as social media and the way we consume content continues to change.
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In this episode, I sit down with Greta, founder of Together Journal, to unpack how she launched the magazine in 2016 and turned an idea into a successful media business.
We get into identifying a niche, trusting your gut, building the right network around you and why being an action taker has played such a big role in Greta’s journey.
Greta also opens up about balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and how she’s adapted the business as social media and the way we consume content continues to change.
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46 Minuten
Fashion moves fast - so how do you build a brand that stays relevant for more than two decades?
In this episode, I sit down with Jenny Joblin, founder of Federation Clothing, to talk about building and evolving the New Zealand fashion brand over the past 24 years.
We get into balancing creativity with the realities of running a business, maintaining quality, anticipating trends and adapting through some of the biggest changes the fashion industry has faced.
Jenny also shares how social media, collaboration and even AI are changing the way she approaches fashion - and what she’s learned about building a brand with real staying power.
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In this episode, I sit down with Jenny Joblin, founder of Federation Clothing, to talk about building and evolving the New Zealand fashion brand over the past 24 years.
We get into balancing creativity with the realities of running a business, maintaining quality, anticipating trends and adapting through some of the biggest changes the fashion industry has faced.
Jenny also shares how social media, collaboration and even AI are changing the way she approaches fashion - and what she’s learned about building a brand with real staying power.
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27 Minuten
Good branding is about so much more than having a nice logo.
In this episode, I sit down with Leah Lim, owner of Ellen Studio and Branded, to talk about building a business in graphic design and packaging - and why your brand can have such a big impact on how customers perceive your business.
We get into creating a consistent brand, designing packaging that stands out and using social media and word of mouth to grow a service-based business.
Leah also shares how she built her client base, what she’s learned from working for herself and her advice for anyone wanting to turn their creative skills into a business.
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In this episode, I sit down with Leah Lim, owner of Ellen Studio and Branded, to talk about building a business in graphic design and packaging - and why your brand can have such a big impact on how customers perceive your business.
We get into creating a consistent brand, designing packaging that stands out and using social media and word of mouth to grow a service-based business.
Leah also shares how she built her client base, what she’s learned from working for herself and her advice for anyone wanting to turn their creative skills into a business.
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21 Minuten
How can a small business possibly compete with the prices of Temu and Shein?
The answer isn’t to become cheaper.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how small businesses can compete with low-cost retailers by focusing on the things they can’t easily replicate - a strong brand, a specific niche, great customer service and a personalised experience.
I also get into marketing, creating ads that actually speak to your customer, improving your sales funnel and building the kind of brand loyalty that keeps people coming back.
You might not be able to beat Temu or Shein on price - but you can give customers a reason to choose you anyway.
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The answer isn’t to become cheaper.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how small businesses can compete with low-cost retailers by focusing on the things they can’t easily replicate - a strong brand, a specific niche, great customer service and a personalised experience.
I also get into marketing, creating ads that actually speak to your customer, improving your sales funnel and building the kind of brand loyalty that keeps people coming back.
You might not be able to beat Temu or Shein on price - but you can give customers a reason to choose you anyway.
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26 Minuten
Hate your job but have no idea what you’d do instead?
In this episode, I sit down with Brieana Thompson to talk about how to recognise when you’ve outgrown your job and what it actually takes to make a career change.
We get into feeling undervalued, losing motivation, fear of starting again and how to work out whether it’s really your job making you unhappy - or something else.
Brieana also shares how to build the confidence to make a change, recognise the transferable skills you already have and start creating a practical plan for what comes next.
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In this episode, I sit down with Brieana Thompson to talk about how to recognise when you’ve outgrown your job and what it actually takes to make a career change.
We get into feeling undervalued, losing motivation, fear of starting again and how to work out whether it’s really your job making you unhappy - or something else.
Brieana also shares how to build the confidence to make a change, recognise the transferable skills you already have and start creating a practical plan for what comes next.
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17 Minuten
What would you do if you weren’t afraid of failing - or what other people might think?
In this episode, I’m talking about two of the biggest things I see holding people back from going after what they want: fear of failure and fear of judgement.
I get into Tall Poppy Syndrome, why success isn’t simply about luck or where you started, and the role that hard work, smart decisions and perseverance can play in building the life you want.
Because setbacks are inevitable. The difference is whether you let them stop you or learn from them and keep going.
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In this episode, I’m talking about two of the biggest things I see holding people back from going after what they want: fear of failure and fear of judgement.
I get into Tall Poppy Syndrome, why success isn’t simply about luck or where you started, and the role that hard work, smart decisions and perseverance can play in building the life you want.
Because setbacks are inevitable. The difference is whether you let them stop you or learn from them and keep going.
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41 Minuten
Kennedy Anderson started his career as a photographer. Today, he’s behind multiple businesses and brands.
In this episode, I sit down with Kennedy to unpack his journey from creative to entrepreneur and what he’s learned about building brands, scaling businesses and knowing your value.
We get into personal branding, navigating business partnerships and buyouts, knowing when to pivot and why trying to do everything yourself can actually hold you back.
Kennedy also shares what he believes makes a strong brand, why consistency matters and how building his personal brand has helped create opportunities across his businesses.
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In this episode, I sit down with Kennedy to unpack his journey from creative to entrepreneur and what he’s learned about building brands, scaling businesses and knowing your value.
We get into personal branding, navigating business partnerships and buyouts, knowing when to pivot and why trying to do everything yourself can actually hold you back.
Kennedy also shares what he believes makes a strong brand, why consistency matters and how building his personal brand has helped create opportunities across his businesses.
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46 Minuten
Building wealth isn’t just about earning more money - it’s about what you do with it once you have it.
In this episode, I sit down with Mike and James from Lighthouse Financial to break down five practical ways to start building long-term wealth.
We get into cashflow and budgeting, setting financial goals, increasing your income and creating a plan that actually gets you where you want to go.
Mike and James also unpack property investing - from getting onto the property ladder and using leverage to adding value, new builds, commercial property and the difference between interest-only and principal repayments.
We also talk about investing in shares, diversification, paying down debt and why trying to perfectly time the market can stop you from getting started altogether.
Whether you’re starting small or already investing, the biggest thing is knowing what you’re working towards and having a financial plan to get there.
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In this episode, I sit down with Mike and James from Lighthouse Financial to break down five practical ways to start building long-term wealth.
We get into cashflow and budgeting, setting financial goals, increasing your income and creating a plan that actually gets you where you want to go.
Mike and James also unpack property investing - from getting onto the property ladder and using leverage to adding value, new builds, commercial property and the difference between interest-only and principal repayments.
We also talk about investing in shares, diversification, paying down debt and why trying to perfectly time the market can stop you from getting started altogether.
Whether you’re starting small or already investing, the biggest thing is knowing what you’re working towards and having a financial plan to get there.
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23 Minuten
What’s the point of building a successful career or business if you’re miserable while doing it?
In this episode, I sit down with life coach Brieana Thompson to talk about happiness, ambition and whether achieving more actually makes us feel more fulfilled.
We get into work-life balance, the signs that you might not be as happy as you think and how stress can start showing up in your motivation, relationships and everyday life.
Brieana also breaks down the science behind happiness - from positive relationships and finding purpose to setting meaningful goals and making time for the things that genuinely bring you joy.
We also talk about managing stress, prioritising yourself and why building a successful life isn’t just about what you achieve - it’s about creating a life you actually enjoy living.
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In this episode, I sit down with life coach Brieana Thompson to talk about happiness, ambition and whether achieving more actually makes us feel more fulfilled.
We get into work-life balance, the signs that you might not be as happy as you think and how stress can start showing up in your motivation, relationships and everyday life.
Brieana also breaks down the science behind happiness - from positive relationships and finding purpose to setting meaningful goals and making time for the things that genuinely bring you joy.
We also talk about managing stress, prioritising yourself and why building a successful life isn’t just about what you achieve - it’s about creating a life you actually enjoy living.
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17 Minuten
Sometimes you have to act confident before you actually feel confident.
I’ve walked into plenty of professional situations feeling nervous, awkward or completely out of my depth - but I’ve learned that waiting until you feel 100% ready can stop you from taking opportunities that could completely change your life.
In this episode, I’m unpacking the idea of “fake it till you make it” and why I think there’s a right - and a very wrong - way to use it.
I share my own experiences with self-doubt and imposter syndrome, why acting with confidence can help you grow into the person you want to become, and where “faking it” crosses the line into dishonesty or pretending you have expertise that you don’t.
I also get into comparison, challenging negative thoughts, asking for help and why taking action before you feel completely ready can be one of the fastest ways to build genuine confidence.
You don’t need to pretend you know everything. Sometimes you just need to back yourself enough to walk into the room.
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I’ve walked into plenty of professional situations feeling nervous, awkward or completely out of my depth - but I’ve learned that waiting until you feel 100% ready can stop you from taking opportunities that could completely change your life.
In this episode, I’m unpacking the idea of “fake it till you make it” and why I think there’s a right - and a very wrong - way to use it.
I share my own experiences with self-doubt and imposter syndrome, why acting with confidence can help you grow into the person you want to become, and where “faking it” crosses the line into dishonesty or pretending you have expertise that you don’t.
I also get into comparison, challenging negative thoughts, asking for help and why taking action before you feel completely ready can be one of the fastest ways to build genuine confidence.
You don’t need to pretend you know everything. Sometimes you just need to back yourself enough to walk into the room.
Ready to start building? Join our #1 Business Training today ️
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29 Minuten
I once paid Kylie Jenner $300,000 for a single Instagram post promoting my shapewear business.
It was a huge amount of money for one post - but it also taught me a lot about the power of influencer marketing and what actually makes an influencer campaign work.
In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind the $300,000 post, why I decided to do it and what I’ve learned about influencer marketing from building and marketing my own businesses.
I get into why bigger isn’t always better when choosing influencers, how micro and nano creators can be a great place to start and why influencer marketing works best when it’s part of a much bigger strategy involving content, social proof and brand building.
I also share why I see influencer marketing as more than just generating immediate sales. Done well, it can help you build credibility, reach entirely new audiences and create trust around your brand.
You definitely don’t need $300,000 - or Kylie Jenner - to make influencer marketing work for your business.
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It was a huge amount of money for one post - but it also taught me a lot about the power of influencer marketing and what actually makes an influencer campaign work.
In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind the $300,000 post, why I decided to do it and what I’ve learned about influencer marketing from building and marketing my own businesses.
I get into why bigger isn’t always better when choosing influencers, how micro and nano creators can be a great place to start and why influencer marketing works best when it’s part of a much bigger strategy involving content, social proof and brand building.
I also share why I see influencer marketing as more than just generating immediate sales. Done well, it can help you build credibility, reach entirely new audiences and create trust around your brand.
You definitely don’t need $300,000 - or Kylie Jenner - to make influencer marketing work for your business.
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20 Minuten
Some of the biggest opportunities I’ve had in business have come from the people I know.
In this episode, I’m sharing why building a strong network can be one of the most valuable things you do for your career, your business and your future - and how I’ve personally used relationships to create opportunities, get exposure and open doors I couldn’t have opened on my own.
I get into how to actually grow your network, from putting yourself in the right rooms and attending events to using social media to connect with people you might never meet otherwise.
But networking isn’t just about meeting as many people as possible. I share why nurturing relationships, staying in touch and creating genuine value for other people is what makes a network powerful in the long term.
You never know which conversation, introduction or relationship could lead to your next big opportunity.
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In this episode, I’m sharing why building a strong network can be one of the most valuable things you do for your career, your business and your future - and how I’ve personally used relationships to create opportunities, get exposure and open doors I couldn’t have opened on my own.
I get into how to actually grow your network, from putting yourself in the right rooms and attending events to using social media to connect with people you might never meet otherwise.
But networking isn’t just about meeting as many people as possible. I share why nurturing relationships, staying in touch and creating genuine value for other people is what makes a network powerful in the long term.
You never know which conversation, introduction or relationship could lead to your next big opportunity.
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