Meet Sarah Steele from Green Patina Home

08/22/23 • 59 min

Joining me on this week's episode of @sparkingregionaljoy is Sarah Steele, the visionary owner and founder of Green Patina Home. With the heart and soul of a genuine creative, Sarah has embarked on a journey to transform homes with a blend of vintage aesthetics and contemporary elegance.

Green Patina Home stands as a beacon for individual creativity, blending aged beauty with modern style. From re-purposing special vintage finds to crafting unique arrangements, Sarah’s passion extends beyond mere decoration. For her, green is not only a colour; it signifies an environmentally considered approach, steering homeowners away from mass-produced items. It resonates with the patina of age that she loves so dearly.

Sarah’s love for homewares and interiors stems from her childhood, growing up on a sheep farm surrounded by aged furniture and home features. Her family's love for originality and creativity shaped her love for interiors, a love that later flourished through renovations and building new homes. With a shift from country to coast, Sarah’s love for unique, colourful homewares continues to evolve, offering her joy and fulfilment.

Starting her own business has been both a dream and a challenge for Sarah. As a woman juggling the responsibilities of being a mother, wife, and entrepreneur, she embraces the constant balancing act with grace and resilience. Her definition of success? Happiness and a sense of fulfilment, raising great humans, and embracing life's journey.

In this episode of @sparkingregionaljoy, I chat with Sarah about her journey of passion and individuality that has shaped Green Patina Home. Her love for blending vintage aesthetics with contemporary design and her commitment to environmental consideration offers listeners more than just insights into her business. It's a testament to the transformative power of creativity, passion, and resilience. Tune in and embark on a journey through Sarah Steele's world, where homes are transformed with unique flair and lives are infused with joy and inspiration.
You can follow Green Patina Home on Instagram @greenpatinahome. And if you’re looking for considered and unique vintage homewares, visit Sarah's website greenpatinahome.com.au.

Til next time, we spark regional joy. Thanks for listening.

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Hack You Own PR with Odette Barry

In this week's episode of @sparkingregional, Host Anna Davis interviews another tenacious and inspirational woman from our current issue of @downtownmagazine.
Odette Barry, is a storyteller who loves nothing more than helping businesses share their stories through traditional media. She is a publicist, PR mentor and founder of @odetteandco - a micro PR agency based out of Byron Bay.
When Odette saw that the cost of PR was locking some businesses out of representation, she created a model where clients learn to be their own PR - and they love it!
Since establishing @odetteandco, she has worked with small and enterprise businesses across Australia and New Zealand, spanning the technology, design, education, beauty, wellness, health and fashion sectors (to name just a few). This diverse portfolio of experience means she has a broad range of experience to support just about any communications challenge.
Odette is committed to helping her clients secure genuine and valuable coverage, and she does that with an intimate knowledge of the media landscape and trusted relationships with media outlets.

In this episode, Odette and Anna get into the nitty-gritty about what PR actually is and how, with her 13 years of industry experience, she is teaching other business owners how to secure media coverage and get their stories told. She also gives our listeners some free advice on how they can get their businesses into the spotlight and shares advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

A spirited storyteller with a genuine love for helping businesses share their stories, Odette is passionate about building rapport and fostering relationships with her clients to help their businesses thrive.

You can follow Odette @odetteandco, and to register for Odette’s 'Hack You Own PR Mentoring Program', visit her website odetteandco.com.au

Til next time, we spark regional joy. Thanks for listening.

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Meet Kristen Nock Owner of The Byng Street Hotel

Introducing this week’s special guest on @sparkingregionaljoy Kristen Nock, the visionary owner of the award-winning @byngstreet_hotel in Orange, NSW. With a heart full of passion and a vision fueled by a relentless spirit, Kristen embodies the qualities of loyalty, determination, and commitment.

Kristen Nock's journey in the hospitality sector began with an insatiable desire to explore the world. Unsure of her path after high school, she ventured into Hotel Management, which propelled her into the finest hotels in Sydney and exciting stints across Europe. Her professional journey has been nothing short of remarkable, full of learnings, lifelong friendships, and self-discovery. The result is her ultimate achievement—transforming the 19th-century Yallungah homestead into a 4.5-star luxury hotel that tastefully merges historical charm with modern elegance. Byng Street Boutique Hotel has scooped up gold at the NSW Tourism Awards two years running, making it a jewel in the crown of Orange's heritage precinct.

Nestled in the heart of Orange, the @byngstreet_hotel boasts an extraordinary mix of heritage and contemporary luxury. The 22 beautifully appointed rooms and suites offer guests a choice between the nostalgic “Heritage Wing” or the sleek “Modern Wing.” The commitment to providing personalized, warm, and welcoming service is at the heart of Kristen's philosophy, which aligns perfectly with the artistic aesthetics conceived in collaboration with interior designer Louise Spicer.

Prepare to be swept off your feet by Kristen's authentic tale of tenacity, sacrifices, and the euphoric highs of entrepreneurial accomplishment. In this episode, she will delve deeper into her intriguing story, sharing personal and professional insights that promise to be both empowering and uplifting. We’ll also get to hear about what's next for @byngstreet_hotel, which is looking to be a year of 'normalcy,' flourishing growth, and perhaps another shining award!

If you’re thinking of visiting Australia’s Colour City and want a high-end accommodation experience head straight to their website www.byngstreethotel.com.au and follow their journey on Instagram @byngstreet_hotel.

Til next time, we spark regional joy. Thanks for listening.