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My Business Stars

My Business Stars

By: Julie Woods
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Welcome to My Business Stars, A podcast series featuring conversations with disabled business owners telling their business stories; hosted by the Disability Business Network. IF you are disabled, own your own business and would love to mix with other people who look like you, then join us today at the Disability Business Network. You can find us at disabilitybusinessnetwork.org or contact that blind woman Julie Woods on 021 913 513 or at Julie@thatblindwoman.co.nz(C)Otago Access Radio Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Series 3 - Ep 26 - Sarah Radley - Stitched by Sarah

    Series 3 - Ep 26 - Sarah Radley - Stitched by Sarah
    Mar 30 2026
    In this episode, host Julie Woods talks with Sarah Radley, founder of Stitched by Sarah, about building a sewing business while living with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and newly recognised ADHD. Sarah shares how she went from being bedridden to creating handmade scrunchies, bags and sleeves that combine creativity with careful design. She discusses the role of adaptive strategies, online tools and “chipmunk brain” ADHD management in running her business, as well as the confidence she gained through the My Business Starter programme. Sarah also reflects on purpose, resilience and finding meaningful work as a disabled entrepreneur in Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    24 mins
  • Series 3 - Ep 25 - Selwyn Cook - Disability Business Network

    Series 3 - Ep 25 - Selwyn Cook - Disability Business Network
    Mar 23 2026
    In this episode, host Julie Woods talks with Selwyn Cook, disability employment champion and co founder of the Disability Business Network, about his journey from service station owner to national advocate for inclusive employment. Selwyn shares how one jobseeker changed his entire approach to hiring, leading him to employ more than 80 disabled staff and reduce turnover across his business. He reflects on the business case for disability inclusion, the importance of leadership driven change, and the strengths disabled people bring to both employment and self employment. Selwyn also discusses his work with Workbridge, the My Business Starter programme and the wider disability community in Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    24 mins
  • Series 3 - Ep 24 - Joanne Wooding - K9 Kookies

    Series 3 - Ep 24 - Joanne Wooding - K9 Kookies
    Mar 16 2026
    In this episode, host Julie Woods talks with Joanne Wooding, founder of K9 Kookies, about her journey into business after vision loss caused by intraocular lymphoma. Joanne shares how she adapted her baking skills to create natural dog treats using simple, healthy ingredients, and how her dogs help her test every new flavour. She discusses resilience, adaptive techniques, and the role of assistive technology in running her business, as well as the support she’s received from the Disability Business Network. Joanne also reflects on her dream of offering healthy alternatives to supermarket dog treats and encouraging other disabled entrepreneurs to “grab life by the horns.” This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    22 mins
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