Join Gary Starr, Executive General Manager at Australia Post, as he sits down with Karina Barker, Founder of Re’lax Remade, to explore her inspiring journey of scaling her unique brand internationally. In this episode, Karina shares how she’s preparing for a successful peak season and the strategies that have fueled her brand’s growth. Re’lax Remade, an Australian-based business, transforms vintage towels into vibrant, fashionable hats perfect for any occasion—from a glamorous evening out to a sunny day at the beach. Discover the story behind this innovative brand and gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of expanding a niche business on a global scale.

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Join Andrew Brickwood from Australia Post and Richard Li, CEO of July Luggage, for
an engaging conversation on how July is navigating economic shifts and maintaining
agility through 2025. They’ll explore the strategies behind July's successful international expansion and how the brand continues to innovate in a changing market. Named after the peak travel month, July offers a unique blend of style and function, filling the gap between budget and luxury luggage. Discover the insights that have propelled July's growth and how they plan to stay ahead in a competitive industry.

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As an organisation that connects people and communities with each other and the world, we’re proud to partner with Beyond Blue to help connect people across Australia with mental health and wellbeing information, because we know that when we connect, we feel better.

Australia Post are proud to support the Beyond Blue Speakers Program. Beyond Blue Speakers meet with people all over Australia and share their personal stories of anxiety and depression. By doing so, they open up conversations about mental health and connect with others through their shared experiences.

In this episode, and in partnership with Beyond Blue, we talk with David Gregory and explore his experiences in supporting small businesses, through his work with Small Business Mentoring Service, and The Small Business Institute. Both of which have gone on to support over 100,000 small businesses to reach their full potential.

Learn More

• If you would like to learn more about any of the programs that we have mentioned with Beyond Blue CLICK HERE
• For specific information on Beyond Blue’s NewAccess for Small Business Owners CLICK HERE

Help and support

• Please remember that support is available if you should need it, through our Employee/Workforce Assistance Program (EAP/WAP) for free for all Australia Post team members and their immediate family members. You can contact EAP/WAP on 1300 687 327.
• You can contact the Beyond Blue helpline on 1300 945 301
• If you have any queries or would like to touch base with the team, please email us on retailacademy@auspost.com.au

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