Ep 116 Connecting Carers: Tatum Steers on Building Hirey Balancing Business & Motherhood

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In this inspiring episode of Mumbition the Podcast, Lucy sits down with Tatum Steers, co-founder of Hirey—Australia’s first online NDIS-supported worker directory. Alongside her co-founder Jess, Tatum is transforming how service providers in the aged and disability sectors connect with support workers, making the hiring process faster, more efficient, and deeply aligned with client needs. Tatum shares the heartfelt and practical journey behind launching Hirey—from identifying a critical gap in the sector to navigating the tech world as non-technical founders. She opens up about the power of long-term collaboration, the delicate balance of friendship and business, and how she and Jess turned a shared vision into a thriving platform.‍

Credits

Produced by: Lucy Kippist

Edited by: Morgan Sebastian-Brown

Guests:  Tatum Steers Hirey

Key takeaways:

• The realities of building a startup while raising young kids
• How Tatum structures her day around school hours
• The role of timing, support systems, and self-belief in launching a business
• Why entrepreneurship education for young women is so vital
• Their exciting second venture supporting NDIS providers through audits and registration

Resources mentioned:

• Hirey – The online platform co-founded by Tatum and Jess that connects NDIS service providers with support workers across Australia.
• Outsourced Development Team – Tatum and Jess hired external developers to build their tech platform, acknowledging their non-technical backgrounds.
• Voice Notes – Tatum uses voice memos to capture ideas on the go, especially when inspiration strikes outside of work hours.
• AI Tools (e.g., ChatGPT) – Used selectively for tasks like social media content, though Tatum notes the importance of maintaining brand voice and authenticity.