Make It Happen

The old influencer playbook is dead. In this episode I break down the marketing shift the fastest growing brands are quietly using right now, why nano influencers and real word of mouth are outperforming big celebrity partnerships, and the content strategy I used to completely pivot Make It Happen.Ready to build a business that changes your life? Join my Business Masterclass and get the step-by-step roadmap. 👉🏼 https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/ 📲 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the people closest to you think you're crazy for wanting to start a business, this episode is for you. I break down the real psychology behind why friends and family become your biggest critics when you start chasing something bigger, how to protect your mindset when the people you love doubt you the most, and the exact strategies I used to build a multi-million dollar business despite the negativity around me.Ready to take the next step? Join my Business Masterclass and get the exact roadmap to building a business that works.👉🏼 https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/📲 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know exactly what you need to do but still can't make yourself do it? In this episode, I break down the real reason so many people stay stuck - and it's not laziness, lack of time, or not having the right plan. It's fear of success, and it's showing up as perfectionism, procrastination, and endless planning. I'll show you how to break the cycle for good with one simple shift. Stop planning. Start doing. Your next step is smaller than you think.👉🏼 https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/📲 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I break down why most entrepreneurs struggle with inconsistent sales - their audience simply doesn’t remember their brand when it’s time to buy. I explain how brand memory works, the mistakes that make your brand forgettable, and the five pillars that make you instantly recognisable and top‑of‑mind when customers are ready to purchase.👉🏼 https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/📲 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I break down why saturated markets aren’t something to avoid - they’re actually the smartest and most profitable places to start a business in 2026. I share real examples from my own shapewear brand, my students, and the businesses I’ve built, and walk you through how to find your unique angle in any crowded industry. 👉🏼 https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/📲 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/makeithappen  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I break down the seven hidden reasons your business isn’t growing - the ones no one talks about but almost every entrepreneur struggles with. From undercharging and trying to serve everyone, to fear of success, lack of systems, and thinking like an employee instead of a CEO, I walk you through the real issues silently holding your business back. You’ll hear practical examples, student stories, and simple steps you can take this week to break through your current revenue ceiling and finally create the growth you’ve been working so hard for. 👉🏼 makeithappen.org.nz📲 Socials: @makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Make It Happen, Iyia sits down with Charlotte, founder of &Breathe one of Make It Happens students, to unpack how she went from paediatric ICU nurse to building a fast-growing education business reaching over 15 million organic views in six months. Charlotte shares how solving a real problem for parents led to sell-out online and in-person trainings, the exact social media and collaboration strategies she used to grow without ads, and why giving away free value builds unstoppable trust. They dive deep into content strategy, influencer marketing for service businesses, community building, mindset, and the power of “done is better than perfect,” especially as a mum balancing business and family. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who thinks starting or growing a business feels impossible, and proof that with the right framework, execution, and values, ordinary people really can build extraordinary results. Charlottes Links: https://www.andbreathefirstaid.co.nz/ 👉 www.makeithappen.org.nz📲 Socials: @makeithappen      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In this episode of the Make It Happen podcast, I sit down with certified coach and NLP master practitioner Sarah Robb from Spring with Sarah to talk about mindset, healing, and the power of rewiring your subconscious. Sarah shares her incredibly moving story of losing both parents in her twenties, navigating complex grief, and how that pain became the catalyst for her work helping others overcome self-doubt, anxiety, overthinking and “I’m not good enough” beliefs. We dive into what NLP actually is, how the language you use shapes the “house you live in,” why awareness is always the first step to change, and the simple mindset shifts you can start making today (like changing “I have to” into “I get to”). Sarah breaks down why so many women stay stuck in old patterns, how childhood experiences quietly program our beliefs, and why action, repetition and consistency are the real keys to transformation. We also talk about business, fear of judgment, and why your circle and your self-talk matter more than you think. If you’ve ever felt stuck, not enough, or held back by your past, this episode will help you see that change is possible and that what you’re not changing, you’re ultimately choosing. Sarahs Socials and Website 👇 https://springwithsarah.com/ @springwithsarah Book a discovery call 👉 www.makeithappen.org.nz📲 Socials: @makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Make It Happen podcast, Iyia sits down with viral content expert Jony Lee Head of Growth at The Attention Seeker with over 1M followers and 30M+ monthly views. To break down what actually makes content resonate online. Jony shares the emotional story behind the viral moment that launched her career, the framework she uses to create human-first content, and why building a brand people like will always outperform selling a product people forget. If you’re a business owner or creator wanting to grow online, this conversation will teach you why organic content matters more than ever and why your first posts don’t need to be perfect they just need to exist. Follow Jony and the Attention Seeker here 👇 @jonymlee @theattnseeker 👉 www.makeithappen.org.nz📲 Socials: @makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I break down the exact strategy that took my shapewear brand from a $300-a-week side hustle to $3.5M in the first year. Then how I went on to scale multiple seven and eight-figure product brands. You’ll learn: The Accidental Discovery Method - how one impulse purchase led me to a winning product and how you can find yours.The Social Proof Snowball Strategy - the organic marketing system that took us from 10 orders a week to hundreds a day.The Celebrity Catalyst Framework - why I once invested $300K into one Instagram post and how to apply this at any budget.The Scale & Exit Blueprint - how I built a sellable company and exited for a life-changing amount. If you’re struggling to get traction, or you’re making some sales but not breaking through, this is the roadmap to take your product from side hustle to sell-out. 👉 www.makeithappen.org.nz📲 Socials: @makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you turn a $3,000 idea into 100,000 sales in under three years? In this episode of Make It Happen thanks to Uber One, I take you behind the scenes of building Celebration Box. From spotting the opportunity on Instagram, to the viral moment that brought in 3,000 orders in a single week, to the chaos that nearly broke the business. I share the three biggest lessons I learned along the way: solve the real problem, build systems before you go viral, and protect your customer experience at all costs. If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a business from scratch, this episode is your blueprint. 👉 www.makeithappen.org.nz📲 Socials: @makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wonder why some entrepreneurs stay stuck making $2-3K/month for YEARS while others replace their salary in 6-12 months? It's not luck or a better idea - it's strategy. In this episode, I break down the exact roadmap for transitioning from side hustle to full-time business, including: ✨ The mindset shifts that separate side hustlers from business owners✨ Why most people plateau at $3K/month (and how to break through)✨ The 4 systems you NEED to scale beyond trading time for money✨ When to actually quit your day job (hint: it's not when you think) From perfectionist to progress-focused, cost-focused to investment-focused - I'm sharing the uncomfortable truths about what it really takes to build a business that gives you freedom. 👉 www.makeithappen.org.nz📲 Socials: @makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.