Building a Business That Works for You: Susie’s Journey from Cabin Crew to Property Queen
Show Notes
In this episode, I got to sit down with Susie Batista - an incredibly inspiring entrepreneur whose journey has taken her from the skies as an air stewardess to the world of high-end interior design and now full-time property development.
Susie shared how she pivoted from a fast-paced airline career to staging homes, trusting her instincts and following the signs along the way.
She opened up about juggling family life, building two businesses with her husband, and the role that mindset, mentorship, and a little bit of faith played in their success.
What really stuck with me was Susie’s reminder that asking for help and sharing your vision can open unexpected doors - sometimes literally leading to six-figure investments.
If you’ve ever wondered how to grow a business with heart, manage high-stakes clients, or sell your company with confidence, Susie’s insights are gold. I hope you love this conversation as much as I did.
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- Episode · 164
- Published · 7 August 2025
- Run time · 32:40
- Host · Dawn McGruer
About your host
Dawn McGruer is a bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker and scaling advisor. She has spent over 25 years building, scaling and selling businesses, and has supported more than 30,000 founders, marketers and professionals worldwide.
Her work sits at the intersection of commercial strategy and the psychology of performance — helping founders build companies that grow beyond their own capacity through better models, licensing and intellectual property leverage. She is the author of The Billionaire Brain®, published by Forbes Books.
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