Our Founder, Jamie Meyer, never set out to be an Entrepreneur much less a Traveler. On the day she gave away just about everything she owned, Jamie made the decision to embark on a journey that she couldn't have imagined. 
Somewhere in the mild panic attack she had, sitting on the floor of a storage container, giving away the last box of her things, she decided. Decided that she had to and had to without really knowing how or why. Let alone what was going to happen next.
Jamie had a fledging company [this company] , a car, two suitcases and a plane ticket to a destination that she was entirely unsure about. Turned out that Jamie was right to be unsure and again found herself giving away more of her things, standing over two suitcases with absolutely no idea what to do. So, she went on an adventure, one that she had been dreaming of since she was a teenager, ticking off a long list of things that she never thought she would see or do.

Jamie continued to follow that path, using her experiences to further inform and invest in her company. And in 2022, launched Jamie Meyer Enterprises. For her designing our parent company and its purpose has been nothing short of surprising and extraordinary. It is a culmination of the answers she sees for the problems we face, animated by the solutions we are asked to create.
To be named by APAC Insider as the Travel Entrepreneur of the Year for 2023 is a testament to the power of embracing uncertainty, the decision Jamie didn't know she was making on the floor of that storage container and the choices she has had to face head on since https://www.apac-insider.com/winners/jamie-meyer-enterprises/
APAC Insider is committed to recognising companies and individuals changing the world of business in its dynamic and fast-paced landscape and it is an honour for our Founder to be amongst the list of Awardees. We hope that each of the Awardees' endeavours has a profound impact on the areas they work to serve. 
One thing Jamie has come to understand is that when faced with a challenge, it is the process of figuring it out, rather than the overcoming itself, that holds the answer. 
"What you don't know, you don't know. But what if everything is laid in your path so that you do?" - Jamie Meyer

​https://apac-insider.com

https://www.jamiemeyerenterprises.com
​https://www.touristotraveler.au

Nine Carat was created from a deep understanding of industry dynamics and emerged to challenge prevailing norms and trends that often lack substance, are marred by missed opportunities and restrictions.
In a decade dominated by 'green-washing', 'purpose-washing' and 'hyper-growth', we stand firm in our commitment to design sustainably successful companies. By recognising the equal value of Capital [including Human, Network, and Impact], alongside infrastructure and process. 

Initially our Founder, Jamie Meyer, attempted to mold Nine Carat to meet conventional definitions, only to realise it stifled and diluted the scope of our work. Today we embrace our unique knowledge base and resources, harnessing them to design bespoke solutions. Which has contributed to our recent expansion into Business Reform and Community Development. 

We are immensely proud of our Team, Network, and Clients for their remarkable achievements. And our gratitude extends to Great Companies for sharing our story and contributing to their mission of fostering collective growth and success through entrepreneurial inspiration.

Explore the full interview and discover more about Great Companies here https://www.greatcompanies.in/post/jamie-meyer-founder-at-nine-carat

Trusted Magazine provides a global platform for insightful reflections and relevant analyses, aiming to enlighten decision-makers worldwide. They endeavour to enlighten and counsel their readers regarding the intricacies confronting them within their corporate entities and organizations, to enhance operational, organizational, strategic, individual, or collective efficacy.

When Yassmina, from Trusted Magazine, approached our Founder Jamie, what began as contributing to an Article, surprisingly turned into a featured Interview. As a company, we are always grateful for the chance to broaden perspectives and appreciate Trusted Magazine for sharing its platform with us.

In this feature, Jamie Meyer shares her triple-A-rated journey: ambitious, audacious, and accidental—an example of how the unexpected can turn out to be a most spectacular thing - which is the foundation of Agility. 

Eugene O'Neill wisely noted, "A man's work deteriorates when he thinks he's found the best formula." There are an endless array of formats, approaches, structures and models that can achieve better results. But we so often get entrenched in the standards of how something should be done and in doing so cement the extent of results we can achieve. Great things happen in the face of necessity, Agility harnesses this divination daily and increases receptivity to advantageous ideas and possibilities.

While Agility is an effective relief response, it is far more effective when built into the ecosystem of a Company. As the world shrinks and opportunities expand, investing in Agility strengthens businesses, unlocking unforeseen avenues. 

Success in anything is about whether a practice is appropriately applied to circumstances and desired outcomes. The purpose of embracing Agility is to move towards goals with the least amount of friction. For Agility to be successful it must become a way of doing business.

Read the full Q&A with Yassmina from Trusted Magazine here https://www.trusted-magazine.com/en/post/q-a-with-jamie-meyer

Do you have an Agile Business story? Share your experience in the comments. 

Great Companies is a platform dedicated to showcasing the extraordinary journeys of Entrepreneurs around the world. And we are delighted that they have showcased Nine Carat in an Article.

https://www.greatcompanies.in/post/nine-carat

The mission of Great Companies resonates with our own - sparking inspiration in others to become better creators, and providing a unique platform that empowers the best of others. We are honoured to contribute to this.

Founded in 2019 off the back of Jamie Meyer's freelanced side projects, it has been a cherished experience for our Founder to discover the story and scope of Nine Carat. More than a Success Design Company; we a personal invitation to challenge the status quo, for each of those we encounter, our Founder and our Team. 

We don't settle for 'successful enough.' We thrive in identifying why strategies fall short, designing distinctive solutions, and creating frameworks for possibilities hiding in plain sight.

Jamie has celebrated every part of this journey so far. It never fails to challenge, excite, and surprise each of us, and we eagerly anticipate all that the future may bring 

To our incredible Clients who trust us with their Success journey, our dedicated Team and Network who bring vision to reality – this recognition and what it serves to inspire for others is shared with each one of you.

Thank you, Great Companies, for illuminating the path of Entrepreneurial resilience and possibilities. Here's to continued growth, learning, and designing Success that resonates far beyond ourselves.

We are thrilled to announce that Nine Carat has been named one of the top startups by StartupBubble.news. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Teams the Teams within our Network, We are honoured to be featured in this publication and to work with such amazing People.

StartupBubble.news is the leading platform for discovering the most promising Startups and Investment opportunities from around the World. The site produces content around lists of the top Startups, interviews with Founders of all stages, Company news and updates.

At Nine Carat, we have been focused on disrupting sectors with our unusual approach to Business and Community Development. Our commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and unique value propositions has helped us and our Clients stand out. We are proud to be recognised for our efforts and look forward to continuing to design growth and Success.

Being named one of the top startups by StartupBubble.news is an indication of our commitment to delivering tailored solutions that make a difference in the lives of our Clients and their ecosystems. 

https://startupbubble.news/unlocking-success-through-innovative-design-is-your-business-reaching-its-full-potential/

Thank you to StartupBubble.news for this incredible feature. And deepest gratitude to our Team, Clients, and Partners for their ongoing dedication and support. Success cannot happen without you! 

​https://startupbubble.news/

2023 has been the most incredible and inspiring year and while it has come with a plethora of challenges, they have been far outweighed by the exceptional. With all this year has held, it is difficult to believe that it was only four years ago that Jamie Meyer embarked on a journey that would change her life entirely.
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When embarking on any journey, there are moments when one wonders, "Am I being overly ambitious? Can I truly achieve this?" However, as we progress along the path, we find ourselves less concerned with whether it's possible and more focused on pushing the boundaries of our own limitations, we consider whether we are being ambitious enough. Transitioning from self-questioning to self-daring.

Every day, we find ourselves fortunate to witness moments of wonder, a testament to the dedication and hard work of our Teams and the Clients we work with. Amid that unwavering commitment, we are repeatedly bestowed with the gift of witnessing progress and change unfold before our very eyes. We believe that if you are not happy while pursuing your goals, the achievement of them won't make you happy either. This is what distracts us and Jamie from taking a step back to contemplate just how much has transformed over the past four years. Our usual focus remains fixated on what we are designing, enjoying it as it unfolds and what lies ahead.

With Jamie being acknowledged as one of the Top Social and Economic Development Women Entrepreneurs of 2023, it has provided a rare moment of reflection. At the heart of every endeavour we undertake lies a foundational principle: how can we create a sustainable global impact on social and economic development while concurrently generating profit to drive this mission across diverse sectors? This aspiration is so deeply ingrained in our company that we seldom pause to recognise the magnitude of our contribution toward this purpose.

Our gratitude extends to Great Companies not only for this recognition of Jamie's efforts and work, but also for the poignant reminder of how far we've come, the unwavering passion that propels us, and the boundless potential we hold for the future.

To all those honoured with these awards, we extend our thanks. Your dedication to greatness and your consideration of the vast world and its limitless potential are sources of inspiration. Regardless of your objectives, we wish you the utmost success in achieving them. May your accomplishments not only surprise you but also create profound impacts for others.
https://www.greatcompanies.in/women-entrepreneur-award-social-enterprise-and-ngo-2023
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For anyone on the precipice of a journey, graveyards are littered with those who wish they had taken the risk. And for those on a journey but questioning their progress, we usually make far greater progress than we ever recognise at the time and sometimes it never hurts to make a hard left and take that journey somewhere else entirely unexpected.

Great Companies was founded with a mission to harness the entrepreneurial spark to ignite creativity in others. It serves as a platform for visionary Entrepreneurs to share their inspiring stories, fostering collective growth and success.

I am honored to announce that Nine Carat has been recognized by Great Companies as one of the Top SME Businesses of the Year in the Business Services and Consulting Category for 2023. This accolade is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire Team, Network and Clients. ​

Alicia Cramer's family owned a dairy farm. A dairy farmer's life is hardening and its general mantra is "Hard work." So despite always dreaming of working for herself, it is no surprise that Alicia's journey to success was both hard work and hard. An interesting contradiction, when working for herself was an ambition of admiration and freedom. And yet hindered by the adopted conditioning from the life of a young farm hand. 

By 22, Alicia had 2 businesses under her belt. Obsessed with succeeding she worked 10 hours a day, 7 days a week. Only to find those businesses slip away regardless of her investment. 
Alicia still held onto her desire to have her own business but had to face the reality that she was creating a chasm of difficulty between her and her success. 

At 25 she tried again, focusing on her passion for Emotional Freedom Techniques. Achieving some success, but like many, didn't have the expertise in building a successful business. Around the age of 28, Alicia had additional incentive to really commit to her success, which led her into Hypnotherapy Training. 

She is now the go-to Hypnotherapist and Mindset Expert for Entrepreneurs, an International Best Selling Author, Public Speaker and has been an Expert Panelist on a TV Show for 2 Seasons. 
Her expertise now focuses on Mindset Reconditioning to overcome blocks to success in business and life.

Alicia and I discuss how much smaller the critical gaps in business have become but are under-utilised, new forms of possible business infrastructure, being trapped by what we have become accustomed to, breaking out of those restraints to consider what success alternatives could lead to, how recycling the old stagnates growth, how to not waste a crisis and make it your greatest opportunity and how all of this can then be applied to our own personal development or progress. 

If you aren't willing to face your challenges, you probably aren't willing to look at your opportunities.
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You can listen to our conversation on;
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aR2p3EwJiknq3AzbCR5NK?si=3722dd63be2a4aa5
and Alicia's Podcast Site  https://aliciacramer.com/podcast

Or watch it on YouTube   https://youtu.be/1Othw8364dY

You can also find Alicia Cramer on her website  www.aliciacramer.com

LinkedIn @aliciacramer
YouTube @AliciaCramerCoaching
Facebook @AliciaCramerCoaching
Instagram @alicia.luxe