As a proud queer Guringai woman and Founder of StartUp Creative, Kaylene Langford defies many of the labels she wears: effective business coach, inspirational speaker, engaging facilitator and informative educator. She’s known and respected internationally for the skillful way she weaves evidence-based frameworks with powerful storytelling to impart valuable insights and practical advice that’s immediately actionable.
Unashamedly authentic, Kay’s forthright, uniquely Australian approach sets her apart from other coaches, educators and motivational speakers. Part university professor, part mindfulness meditation teacher, part ‘cooler older sister’, this is what gives her special blend of business advice a unique flavour. Listening to Kay speak is both a masterclass in information simplicity and a nourishing guided meditation.
She’s someone who walks her talk, too, mentoring 500+ individuals and countless groups, developing robust educational programs and coordinating best practice startup accelerator programs. Kay’s partners include META, Screen Australia, General Assembly, Squarespace, Creative Mornings and Square, as well as key educational institutions, like the Spark Deakin University Accelerator Program and Refinery Creative Accelerator.
She’s also a prolific creator with an enviable portfolio: the StartUp Creative podcast, a top 200 business podcast on Apple Podcasts; countless self-published and guest blogs; the StartUp Creative magazine, stocked in Virgin Australia Lounges since 2014; and a debut book, “How to Start a Side Hustle”, which captures her extensive knowledge and experience in helping people realise their potential while achieving personal, professional and financial abundance.
Today, StartUp Creative has become the go-to source for practical business advice for more than 100,000 creatives and entrepreneurs around the world. This makes Kay uniquely qualified to inspire and motivate anyone who has the dream of turning their side hustle into a viable, lucrative business, all while remaining true to yourself. And the best part? She’s just getting started.
Talking Points
How to start a Side Hustle
What does it really take to go from idea to execution in business? Forget the traditional approach and let Kay show you the ins and outs of getting your side hustle up off the ground.How to start a Side Hustle
This fun, engaging and interactive masterclass is designed to help you plan and create a viable business model to bring your ideas to market. Kaylene will share practical tips, hacks and advice to help guide you through the process of starting your own business in a straightforward and accessible way.
Who is this for: Creative entrepreneurs, small business owners, marketers and anyone looking to take those important first steps in business.
Just start: Why starting is better than finishing
The one thing that stops a lot of businesses from achieving success isn’t money: it’s a failure to launch. So many amazing ideas get left in notebooks, on napkins and never brought to life. Why? Because perhaps, out of fear, people forget the one thing that’ll make or break their dreams: they forget to JUST START.Just start: Why starting is better than finishing
In this keynote, Kay guides you through research, anecdotes and mindset frameworks to help you break through limiting beliefs and move closer towards your goals. Because a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step… and who said you had to take that first step alone.
Who is this for: Entrepreneurs, employees, and anyone who has an amazing idea that’s begging to be born.
Startup Creative: How to go from corporate clone to side hustle hero
Kay started out just like any other business owner: with a compelling vision and the desire for freedom. From age 24, starting on the living room floor of her Gold Coast apartment with a half broken laptop and no investment capital, to 10 years later with a thriving global startup community and a 100K+ following, this is her story.Startup Creative: How to go from corporate clone to side hustle hero
Kay will share her business journey, warts and all, including moments that changed her, made her and ultimately inspired her to create the life and business she has today.
Who is this for: Aspiring entrepreneurs, Millennial and Gen Z creatives, and anyone looking to be inspired into action.
Video
StartUpcreative x Squarespace Panel: Make Your Mark: How to Market Your Business Online
A live and FREE in-person event for creative entrepreneurs, startups and individuals looking to market themselves and/or their businesses online. Our panel discussion, led by Kaylene from StartUp Creative, will showcase three inspiring creatives and Squarespace customers- Bobby Clark, Dr Chris Cheers and founder of Club Sup, Sophie McIntyre- who have built thriving communities through the power of online marketing, stunning websites and their own unique point of view. Our special guests will be sharing the secrets behind their stellar brands and the strategies they've used to Make Their Mark.StartSpace Business Book Chat with Kaylene Langford
In this episode, we hear from Kaylene Langford, author of How To Start A Side Hustle, which will be published on 7 July 2021 by Hardie Grant. Kaylene Langford is a passionate entrepreneur, coach, writer and speaker, and the founder and owner of StartUp Creative, a hugely popular online platform, podcast, and print magazine that educates, inspires and supports creative entrepreneurs and future innovators. Readings is the official virtual bookseller for StartSpace’s Business Book Chats. Order your copy of How To Start A Side Hustle via the Readings website https://www.readings.com.au/ In conversation with Ingrid Josephine, StartSpace Events Producer.Kaylene Langford: StartUp Creative
