Some people dream of working from anywhere. Hanna Groves lives it—and built Divergent Media so she could run business on her terms, whether that's from a coffee shop in Medellín or a park in Brisbane. When Hanna and I finally connected (after everything from hammer drills to hurricanes tried to throw us off), I realised her story was more than a playbook—it’s a full-on invitation for business owners to challenge their own limits. In this episode, Hanna gets brutally honest about the highs and lows of building a remote-first agency. She reveals why she left behind a career as a police officer, what drove her to design a business that could thrive through chaos, and how ‘escape from the crowd’ became more than a tagline—it’s become a life philosophy. Hanna shares the moments when it all nearly fell apart (losing $20k/month revenue during COVID, surviving a devastating divorce), and exactly how she rebuilt by doubling down on mindset, self-development, and choosing clients who value real impact over big promises. For anyone tired of glossy stories and eager for tried-and-tested strategies, Hanna opens up about empowering staff across borders, sharing her simple but effective onboarding systems for clients and team members, and how she’s fostered loyalty despite distance and difference. We break down practical steps for managing global teams, onboarding remote freelancers, and even the tech stack that keeps everything humming. If you’re prepared to rethink business as usual, Hanna’s story proves you don’t need permission—just grit and a readiness to learn from every mistake. Connect with Hanna Groves: Website: https://www.divergentmedia.com.au/about/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-groves/?originalSubdomain=au Connect with us. 👇 Evolve To Grow: https://m.mtrbio.com/evolve-to-grow
