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Join host Syama Bunten for a raw and inspiring conversation with Sel Watts, serial entrepreneur and founder of What's Next PX. Sel shares her remarkable journey from childhood instability and domestic violence in Australia to building a successful international consulting firm - all without any formal business education, startup capital, or family support. In this candid conversation, Sel reveals how early adversity shaped her fierce independence and entrepreneurial drive. You'll hear about her transformative experience with life coaching at 27, the bold decision to start her business with a three-month-old baby and just $60 an hour in revenue, and her unwavering commitment to betting on herself. Sel also opens up about the challenges of bringing her husband into the business, nearly losing everything, and her audacious move to New York City at 45 with three kids to start over. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, self-belief, and the power of having "No Plan B" - Sel's life mantra that she's literally tattooed on her arm. Her story proves that you don't need credentials, connections, or capital to build something extraordinary - you just need unwavering belief in yourself. Key Topics: How early adversity can fuel entrepreneurial drive - Learn why difficult childhoods often create the strongest business leaders The investment that changed everything - Discover how spending $1,000 on life coaching at 27 unlocked Sel's hidden potential Starting a business with zero capital - Get the blueprint for launching with just $60/hour and a 9-month deadline Why you should spend money you don't have - Understand the psychology of investing in your vision before you can afford it How to use rewards to fuel long-term motivation - Learn why public goal achievement inspires everyone around you The hidden costs of mixing family and business - Explore what happens when spouses join established companies and how to navigate it Making life-changing moves in your 40s - Find out why it's never too late to chase audacious dreams, even with kids The power of eliminating backup plans - Discover why removing safety nets forces breakthrough success Connect with Sel Watts: Website: https://www.wattsnextpx.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/selwatts Sel is currently building her culture consulting business for founders and would love to connect with business owners who want to create amazing people experiences while achieving their goals. Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: syamabunten.com Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com

Join Syama Bunten for an inspiring conversation with Suze Dowling, co-founder of Pattern, a multi-brand consumer goods company operating on a unique private equity model. Suze takes us on her remarkable journey from growing up in a lead-smelting town in rural Australia to becoming a successful entrepreneur in New York City. In this conversation, Suze shares how her father's entrepreneurial spirit and financial wisdom shaped her early relationship with money, her bold move to New York with just a few thousand dollars, and the serendipitous meeting that launched her career in digital media. You'll hear about the risks and rewards of building Jin Lane Media, the agency that took equity in now-iconic brands like Harry's, Reformation, and SweetGreen, and how that experience led to founding Pattern. Suze's story is a masterclass in betting on yourself, taking calculated risks, and building wealth through entrepreneurship while staying true to your values and desire to help others succeed. Key Topics: Growing up in small-town Australia - Life in a blue-collar lead-smelting town and early lessons about money from her single father First jobs and financial foundations - From peeling potatoes at a kebab shop to learning the value of hard work and her father's lesson about always keeping emergency money The scholarship that changed everything - Moving to Sydney at 15 and discovering how money could be leveraged, not just survived on Taking the leap to New York - Moving to NYC with just a few thousand dollars and the power of cold emails that led to meeting her future business partner Building Jin Lane Media with an equity model - How taking equity in early-stage brands instead of just cash fees created generational wealth Transitioning from agency to brand owner - The decision to launch Pattern and move from building brands for others to owning a portfolio of consumer brands Current investment philosophy - Balancing stable long-term investments with higher-risk angel investing in female-led startups Building legacy through education - Creating resources for future entrepreneurs through the D2C Operator project Connect with Suze Dowling: Pattern: https://www.patternbrands.com/ D2C Operator: Coming soon - reach out to Suze for early access and to share what resources would be most helpful for founders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzedowling/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: syamabunten.com Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com