In Episode 43 of the HerStory Podcast, Kylie King sits down with Chantal Gerardy, founder of Online Business Marketing and OBM Hub, to explore the power of community in business and what it really takes to rebuild from scratch in a new country.
Chantal shares her story of moving from South Africa to Australia in 2008 with three young daughters, no support network, and no safety net. Starting over forced her to get resourceful fast and it was community that helped her survive, find her people, and create momentum when everything felt uncertain.
This episode dives into how Chantal built her first community of mums for mutual support and childcare swaps, and how that became the foundation for her first business. From there, she explains the evolution into marketing consultancy and helping business owners generate clients through practical, authentic online strategies and why building real relationships online matters more than ever.
Chantal also reveals how OBM Hub was born from a frustration many business owners will relate to: too many logins, too many platforms, and too many “band-aid” systems stitched together. Her mission became simple – create one hub, one platform, one price (in AUD), supported by training so business owners actually feel empowered using it.
If you’ve ever felt alone in business, overwhelmed by tech, or stuck trying to grow without support – this episode is a powerful reminder that community isn’t just a “nice to have.” It’s often the reason we keep going.
What You’ll Learn in Episode 43
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Why community can be the difference between survival and success in business
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How Chantal rebuilt her life and income after moving countries with no support
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How authentic storytelling helps you attract clients and “find your people” online
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Why simplifying your tech stack can reduce stress and increase results
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How OBM Hub was created to solve the login/password/platform chaos
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Why mindset is a muscle and how strengthening it speeds up growth
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The importance of getting your marketing foundations right before “advanced” strategies
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A practical reminder to audit your profiles, buttons, links, and emails regularly
Guest: Chantal Gerardy
Chantal Gerardy is a beacon of excellence in the realm of strategic marketing, empowering purpose-led businesses and innovators to take control of their marketing and achieve meaningful results.
Founded on a mission to end marketing overwhelm and foster strategic coherence, the company has emerged as a trusted ally for purpose-led business owners and innovators, as well as their in-house marketing virtual assistants (VAs) or teams.
With a commitment to empowering clients and providing them with the tools and guidance needed to navigate the complexities of modern marketing, Chantal Gerardy has established itself as a leader in the industry.
OBMHub is an all in one marketing platform that can support the management of their marketing.
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