Belinda Satterthwaite of Tomolly Carcoar on Why You’ve Got Nothing To Lose, And Everything to Gain

 

Photography by Tim Bean.

What’s holding you back from following your dreams? Those thoughts you might be having could just be excuses in disguise. Instead, what if you thought, “I’ve got nothing to lose”.

This is the approach this week’s guest has taken on her creative journey. Meet Belinda Satterthwaite, who lives in a tiny town of 250 people in country NSW, and yet has managed to grow a successful homewares business, have it featured in national publications, including Country Style Magazine and Qantas Inflight Magazine, as well as have leading homewares brands shoot at her home and shop. Plus, she has been featured as a brand ambassador for an Italian fashion brand. 

Come listen to our conversation where Belinda shares the doubts she had to overcome, and how owning what she does was an empowering step forward.

THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ON

  • Growing up in Broken Hill, NSW

  • Belinda’s first renovation project

  • Buying an old pharmacy and converting into an Airbnb in Milthorp, NSW

  • How these renovation projects ignited her passion for homewares and styling

  • Connecting through my course The Styling Masterclass

  • Creating her shop Tomolly

  • Moving her shop to the small town of Carcoar, NSW

  • Creating her bespoke accomodation Hargan’s Cottage

  • Her work being featured in Country Style Magazine & Qantas in-flight magazine

  • Belinda’s renovation process

  • Drawing inspiration from nature

  • How Belinda learns by doing

  • Collaborating with brands

  • Using Instagram to advertise her shop & tourism in her local area

  • The power of connecting with like-minded people

  • Being grateful for where you are in your life

 

FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE


Podcast production: Yaga Media

 
Natalie Walton