Samantha Chestney is the Founder and Director of People Mojo based in Sydney, Australia. People Mojo provides HR Consultancy and Advisory Services, Workplace Relations Solutions, and Outsourced HR to small to medium businesses, as well as individuals.
People Mojo transpired in 2021 amidst the Pandemic to enable businesses and individuals to have flexible, cost-effective, full-service HR solutions focused both in-person and virtually.
For more details, visit their website here.
Here we sit down with Samantha, to know a bit more about her journey as an entrepreneur.
Q. What inspired you to become an entrepreneur?
Samantha: I think of myself more so as a Solopreneur and why not? The inspiration certainly stemmed from a ferocious ambition to do and run my own ‘thing’, to continue my adult learning journey, and to evolve from good to great.
I am fortunate to have 2 daughters who are out and about being successful in the industry and who support me, along with my partner who has a ‘ride or die’ ethos.
Q. How did you get started?
Samantha: It started with a dream and a passion to genuinely take care of people. I’m sure that sounds cliche, but the yearning was real and I wanted to share my lived and learned experiences with others.
The foundations of People Mojo are underpinned by this.
Q. What was your biggest startup challenge? What steps did you take to overcome it? What did you learn?
Samantha: To be honest, and in this market and climate, faith that I could make this leap in a way that really creates superb results with the highest level of professionalism.
Q. What is the Most Memorable Thing You’ve Done Since you Started your Business?
Samantha: Working on a project for a global, well-known brand that sanctioned steep learning, stretched my thinking, and delivered a highly beneficial commercial outcome.
Q. What is one book you recommend, and why?
Samantha: Radical Candor by Kim Scott
I’m all about this, particularly given my profession. You need to get what you want, by saying exactly what you mean There’s no time for BS. We are living in a fast-paced world with enough challenges. I want to listen to people and learn about how I can inspire them to unlock their magic so they can be their best.
Q. What are your top 3 favourite online apps, tools, or resources and what do you love about them?
- Quickbooks – I’m using this for managing accounts, invoicing, etc. Simple to use, run my reports and support BAS requirements.
- Asana – This is a new find and great for managing projects. The app is helping me organise myself basically, keeps me on task, and is accountable for deliverables.
- Temple & Webster – haha, thought I’d throw left of centre one in as T&W has supported my end to end with setting up my office in a way that is highly functional, affordable, and just practical.
Q. In terms of legacy, what is the mark you’d like to leave on the world?
Samantha: That’s a big question.
I would like to leave the legacy of People Mojo being a highly credible and reliable brand, as well as somewhat disruptive with triggering ‘out of the box’ thinking and forming new habits when dealing with People and Culture matters.
Q. In one sentence, what’s the best advice you’d give to someone just starting out on their entrepreneurial journey?
Samantha: It is never too late to dive deep for faith and dedicate yourself to the passion of becoming the best person you want to be.
To keep up to date with Samantha and her journey, connect with her on LinkedIn.