Beyond The Now

From nightclub embarrassment to national retail shelves, this episode dives deep into how Annabel Hay, Founder & CEO of CLUTCH Glue, turned an awkward moment into a global movement. After spending four years inventing and patenting a world-first sweat-resistant, water-soluble clothing adhesive, she launched in late 2022 and sold out in one night thanks to viral TikTok traction.Annabel shares the real founder journey, from losing manufacturers and saying “no” to Shark Tank fame, to leading one of

What happens when a CEO treats e-commerce like an Olympic sport?In this episode of Beyond The Now, Liam sits down with Jere Calmes, CEO of THE ICONIC, one of Australia’s most influential e-commerce brands. With over $800M in annual revenue and millions of loyal customers, THE ICONIC has become the benchmark for fast, customer-first online retail. But as Jere reveals, maintaining that leadership meant rebuilding from the inside out.Jere shares the hard lessons learned from decades of leading