Episodes
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EPISODE 40. MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH --> For Uni Student and Aspiring Psychiatrist, Silvija Bojanic, overcoming anxiety with the assistance of a psychiatrist created a desire within her to help others in the same way. Currently studying an under-graduate degree in Health Science, on its completion her goal is to head to Medical School.
Silvija discusses with us what is required to get into Medical School, people’s perceptions of psychiatry, addiction and her thoughts on medication. Whilst drug treatments have their place, Silvija believes a wholistic approach to overall health is an avenue that needs to be explored and would like to be an instrument in changing perceptions towards the profession. With a desire to work with serious cases in a high-stress hospital environment, she feels that although it would be challenging and confronting work, the ability to help these people would be incredibly rewarding.
What sort of motivation and study commitment is required? How has COVID-19 affected university life? How does social media affect mental health? What is the GAMSAT exam?
Knowing there is a long road ahead towards completion of her studies, Silvija is prepared to go anywhere and do anything required for the job, with her personal happiness the ultimate goal.
Guest links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvija-bojanic-9a8aa61b3/
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EPISODE 39. THE PATHWAY TO A NEW LIFE --> Coming to Australia from India as a university student 23 years ago, Registered Migration Agent Seema Chauhan has first hand experience of the migration process. Passionate about Gold Coast life and calling herself founder and “co-dreamer” of her business Abode Australia Migration through which she journeys with people in the processes required to fulfil their dreams of a life in Australia.
Seema shares with us the benefits of using a Migration Agent in your applications for residency and visas. What are the migration pathways available? What are the challenges? How can you bring your business to Australia? What are the skills requirements? Always up-to-date with current Government legislation, Seema will guide and reassure you through the process, celebrating with you your successful application.
A super-connector, networking comes naturally to Seema who loves to contribute to the community she lives in. A big believer in giving back, she also contributes to her home community in India and has received awards in Australia in recognition of her work here.
Whilst travel restrictions are currently in place, there will come a time when the opportunity to migrate to Australia will open up again. Would you like to make Australia your new home?
*** Editorial Note: This is a general conversation on the topic of Migration in Australia. For professional advice please contact a Registered Migration Agent. You can contact Seema Chauhan, MARN 0850953 at Abode Australia Migration.
Guest links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seema-chauhan-gold-coast/
https://www.facebook.com/AbodeAustraliaMigration/
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EPISODE 38. HIGH PERFORMANCE RACING --> Juggling his school work with his career as a Professional Race Car Driver leaves 17-year old Bayley Hall a very busy young man. In his final year at school, Bayley is also a member of the Porsche team for McElrea Racing taking part in the Michelin Sprint Challenge around Australia.
With a passion for all things racing, Bayley started at 6 years old with go kart racing. How did he progress from that to where he is today? What sort of training does he have to do and where do simulators fit in? Very much a team sport, Bayley tells us about the preparation for a race weekend, the monitoring required for driver and car performance and dealing with media and fans. What is his dream goal? And where does sponsorship fit in?
Very appreciative of the support he has received from his parents and others over the years, Bayley tries to repay them by maintaining peak performance. Bayley tells us what it takes: you have to have the “balls” to do it! If you would like to have a go, get into go kart racing really young and just “get out there and give it a crack”!
Guest links:
http://bayleyhallracing.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/bayleyhallracing
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bayley-hall-375b231a1/
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EPISODE 37. EFOILING ADVENTURES ON THE WATER --> It is a marriage between business and lifestyle for eFoiling Expert and Business Operator Vasco Vellez. With his office the ocean, for him his business has to be fun and he gets such a kick out of seeing the enjoyment others get from learning how to eFoil.
Always seeking after knowledge, hear about Vasco’s journey from kite-surfing on to eFoiling and being one of the first to get the newly produced boards in 2018. He tells us about how eFoils work, showing us some amazing video footage in the Gold Coast surf. Who can learn to eFoil? Are there any risks? How does eFoiling compare to surfing and riding the waves?
One who likes to capture time on the water, Vasco takes amazing videos of his experiences and those of his students. Check out the “Hero Moments” student video gallery on his website. Having access to the best gear in the world, Vascoe has just launched his new e-store selling eFoil boards, parts, batteries and other equipment. As Vasco regales us with stories of the different ways he has used his board, you get a real sense of the enjoyment he has with his eFoiling lifestyle.
Has this peaked your interest? Want to try eFoiling? Go to Vasco’s website eFoilGC.com and purchase a voucher for a hydrofoiling lesson. As he says “the things we regret are the things we haven’t done”.
Guest links:
https://efoilgc.com/
https://www.facebook.com/efoilgc
https://www.instagram.com/efoilgc/
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EPISODE 36. CREATING HEALTHY DIGITAL HABITS -->
A Digital Wellness Educator is how Leigh-Chantelle describes herself. She is passionate about cyberpsychology, digital wellbeing and digital communication, most particularly mindful and conscious use of technology. She is currently completing her PHD and aims to be a lecturer in cyberpsychology. As part of her studies, Leigh-Chantelle is currently looking into behavioural change and technology acceptance of autonomous vehicles and blockchain technology. Would you go in a driverless vehicle? What is the blockchain used for?
With an early goal to be a rock star and embracing the vegan movement in its formative stage, Leigh-Chantelle’s stage experience led her into the world of public speaking and marketing and into the digital world. A long-time interest in psychology led her to question the impact social media has on users. She is about to launch her new website DigitalEqulibrium.com, utilising this medium to educate people on creating lifelong healthy digital habits to thrive online and beyond. What are your social media habits? How is your screen time looking?
As Leigh-Chantelle tells us “If you are using social media as a tool, that’s being productive. Letting it use you is a whole other thing!”
Guest links:
https://www.epicentreequilibrium.com/
https://www.leigh-chantelle.com/
https://www.vivalavegan.net/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighchantelle/
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EPISODE 35. A FRESH LOOK ON SALES COACHING --> “Changing the perception of sales” is the mission of Business Owner Ryan Tuckwood’s business, SWISH Sales Coaching (Selling With Integrity, Selling Honestly). With a desire to help struggling sales people, six years ago Ryan and his business partner, Jack Corbett, set up their business, formerly known as ISR Training, firmly believing that they could make a positive impact in the sales industry with ethical sales coaching.
Having created their own methodology and course content, Ryan trains sales people how to communicate and connect with people to express the value they can offer to them rather than a direct sales pitch benefiting them not only in their business but in their personal lives as well. Why is it necessary to receive sales training? How important is role-playing? How can you overcome objections?
Fortunate to have appeared on the television program Shark Tank and now backed by three of their investors, their business has grown exponentially. Through the SWISH Academy, Ryan talks about the move from physical coaching into the digital world and its great advantages. Taking on the world of podcasting in July last year, Ryan believes it to be the best thing they have ever done.
A very structured person, Ryan ensures his days are extremely productive, whilst deliberately preserving his precious time with his family. Passionate about their base on the Gold Coast, Ryan still has ambitions of taking their coaching internationally.
Would you like to SWISH yourself into a new level of sales?
Guest links:
https://www.swishsalescoaching.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/swishsalescoaching/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-tuckwood/
https://www.facebook.com/SWISHSalesCoaching/
https://www.instagram.com/swishsalescoaching/
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EPISODE 34. AUSTRALIAN FINE FOODS --> Mysterious, magic and alluring are some of the words that Truffle Hunter and Business Owner Debbie Oliver uses to describe truffles. Passionate about fine foods, Debbie took the plunge and moved from a corporate job, 5 years ago creating her business, Lady Truffle Fine Foods.
Join with us as we hear about all things related to truffles and other fine foods. Where does she source her truffles? What is truffle hunting? How can truffles be used? What kind of fish does caviar come from? Wanting to share her excitement, Debbie gets a buzz out of educating others from chefs, through to dinner guests about these “dirt diamonds” and other exotic foods.
As a business woman, she has a personal drive to achieve and shares her philosophies on how to connect with restaurants, chefs and even other rivals to support each other to be successful in their business. How did COVID-19 affect her business and the hospitality industry on the Gold Coast? What is the “Truffle Kerfuffle”?
With their own unique flavour and fragrance, Debbie will entice your curiosity about truffles. Have you tasted them before? Give them a try next time you dine out!!
Guest links:
http://debbieoliver.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/debbieolivergc/
https://www.instagram.com/ladytruffle_finefoods/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-oliver-b1a45128/
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EPISODE 33. AN ENHANCED REALITY --> “It’s all about connecting people with people” is the motto behind AR specialist Ken Lee’s recently launched business Austech Connect. Having fallen into his Virtual Reality business Austech VR almost by accident some years ago, personal circumstances and with COVID-19 hitting the world for Ken it was time to rethink and embark on something new, the world of AR.
Believing that AR is a big opportunity for sales and marketing, Ken is creating an experience that is accessible via your phone that can also be used for training. Partnering with local government, Ken has been using AR to enhance sports training with opportunities arising to take this technology internationally. What sort of team do you need behind you to make this happen? And what sort of platforms do you need to use?
Utilizing this technology in these current times for such things as virtual conferencing and trade booths, Ken also shares his thoughts on the future of AR. Hear also about the various uses for VR headsets from sports to business and more. What is Oculus?
Are you keen to dabble in the world of AR yourself? Check out 8th Wall.
Guest links:
https://austechconnect.com.au/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/austechvr/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenleevr/
https://www.facebook.com/AustechVR
https://www.instagram.com/austechconnect/
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EPISODE 32. SAILING THROUGH LIFE --> From the mountains of Canada, to the waves at Bali, if you have got your laptop you can travel and work as long as its fun and you fulfil your obligations to your clients, Company Director John Nayler tells us about his “digital nomad” lifestyle.
John shares his thoughts on digital marketing, SEO and Google, how to build your business through these platforms and some of the secrets he has discovered. Determined to make the most out of life, he tells us of the epiphany he had on how to lighten his work load. How can you create for yourself a 5 hour work week?
With a life that is always on the go, often adventurous and sometimes spontaneous, John entertains us with his stories of a lifestyle balanced over work. And the future? Keep an eye out for him in Greece in 5 years time on his dream boat, a 45 ft catamaran.
Guest links:
https://www.ecentral.com.au/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnayler/
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EPISODE 31. BEAUTY FROM THE INSIDE OUT ---> Having been in the industry for 21 years, it was a natural progression for Beauty and Makeup Artist Jodie Watkins to have the desire to use that knowledge to create her own organic skin care brand, Urth Skin. Being very aware that consumers of skin care products are not informed about the ingredients and the use of products, as a beauty trainer Jodie has set out to not only provide good natural products but to also educate people.
Proud that 99% of the ingredients for her products come from Australian organic plant, fruit and flowers, she also sources her packaging from Australian suppliers, thus creating a product wholly Australian made. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? What is her market?
As a freelance Makeup Artist, Jodie also tells us of her overseas travels in the industry and her role as a Judge for the Australian Beauty Industry Awards. What advice does she have for those wishing to embark on a career in makeup artistry?
Guest links:
https://www.urth-skin.com/
http://www.jodiewatkinsmakeup.com/
https://www.graft-a-lash.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-watkins-3752583b/
https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/urthskin/
https://www.facebook.com/urthskin
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EPISODE 30. BEHIND THE LIGHTS AND CAMERAS ---> For those aspiring to become a model, it’s all about whether you have the “look”. As a talent scout with a trained eye, founder of Que Models, Mandy St George-Crowe has been known to chase someone down when she sees them.
Keen to fully embrace the phenomenal lifestyle here on the Gold Coast, through her Agency Mandy brings back to her home town her years of international experience with high-end models. From parent to friend, teacher to personal guide, Mandy forms close bonds with her models, mentoring and nurturing them through their career journey as well as maintaining close relationships with clients and photographers.
What does it take to be a model and how can you progress in your career? How important is social media in today’s market? What is the ultimate career goal for a high-end model? Join with us as we explore the glamourous and not so glamourous aspects of model life.
Guest links:
https://quemodels.com/
https://www.facebook.com/quemodels
https://www.instagram.com/quemodels/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandy-st-george-1061b030/
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EPISODE 29. MIXING WITH THE BEST ---> Working as a bartender in a restaurant within the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Main Beach, Karen Singh Jandu has had some strange requests for cocktails and drinks. What on earth is a “Dead Green Lizard”?
Passionate about making drinks, Karen joins us and recounts her life as a bartender in a busy high-end restaurant. How do prices in Australia compare to the rest of the world? What is a Happy Hour? She talks about the Government Certification required, the rostering of shifts, casual employment, leave entitlements and career longevity within the hospitality industry. Do customers tip staff in Australia?
Always researching new drinks, maybe one day she will fulfil her dream of managing her own cocktail bar and creating her own cocktail menu.
Guest link:
https://www.palazzoversace.com.au/en/default.html
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EPISODE 28. SPORTING TALENT --> After 5 years and 64 games playing professional football for the Gold Coast Suns, AFL player Jesse Joyce tells us his football journey from making the NSW State under 12s team, obtaining a sports scholarship for high school to making it to the AFL list and on to an injury that required a whole new rethink of his future.
How much training is required to be a top athlete? And how much of the game is mental? Hear about the excitement of his debut game, playing with one of Australia’s top footballers and how COVID-19 affected the game.
A firm believer in hard work and a positive mindset, as he recovers Jessie is now playing semi-professionally and embarking on a business career. What is PainPod and how does it assist in the relief of pain and recovery from injury?
Despite his professional AFL career being halted, Jesse still has hopes of playing professionally again and is working hard towards fulfilling that dream.
Guest links:
https://thepainpod.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-joyce-084092101/
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EPISODE 27. LIFE IS FOR LIVING --> Going for auditions is like a toxic ex-boyfriend, you keep getting rejected, but you keep going back over and over according to Aussie Actor and free spirit, Kaylee Brown. Then there is the excitement of winning a role, the fun of building a character and telling someone else’s story.
From working on-board the “Yot Club”, the world’s first super yacht entertainment venue, to potential acting opportunities in America, Kaylee’s sense of fun and excitement with life is obvious. With a passion for spirituality and holistic health, Kaylee has weathered health issues and the disappointment of a co-starring role in a movie in San Francisco being cancelled because of COVID-19 to ultimately living a centred and grounded life. Convinced TikTok is a “time travelling illusion”, she shares her enjoyment and thoughts about creating content with this popular platform.
Kaylee is open to all life has ahead for her and how it will evolve. As she says, “If it is meant to be for me, it will happen”.
Guest link:
https://www.tiktok.com/@cactuscash
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EPISODE 26. BEHIND THE LENS --> When marketing eyecare, it’s not just about the products, it’s about health care and showing the benefits, Optometrist Chris McMahon tells us. He shares with us his successful career in optometry from starting his own business on the Gold Coast and its many challenges to his current opportunity to transition his business to a new owner.
He classes himself as driven in the pursuit of his business, not passionate, but prepared to fight with his ultimate goal the care of his customers and their needs. He discusses how new technology has allowed the vision of many to be saved and the diagnosis of many diseases and health issues. What new product is available for those with colour confusion? What is presbyopia and how does it affect so many of us?
Have you had your eyes tested lately?
Guest links:
https://qualityeyecare.com.au/
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EPISODE 25. AN EMPOWERED WOMAN --> Australia is an important part of her legacy, highly inspirational personality Dr Hazel Herrington tells us as she recounts her journey in business with us and what an amazing journey! From obtaining her degree in business at a Gold Coast University, to speaking at conferences around the world and interviewing celebrities, Hazel has made an impact worldwide. She is now launching her new online business, Herrington Publications Worldwide.
With a passion for entrepreneurship and leadership, she works as a business strategist and coach keen to empower and train people, particularly women and youth, to achieve success in business. Never forgetting where she has come from, she regularly travels to Zimbabwe to impact and empower women in her homeland and has worked within indigenous communities in Australia.
What advice does she have for us? How important is business coaching, networking and mentorship? Always encouraging, always positive, Hazel comes up with some real gems for us.
Guest links:
https://www.herringtonpublications.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-hazel-herrington/
https://www.facebook.com/hpw_publications-170824104489205
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EPISODE 24. AUSTISM SPECTRUM SUPPORT ---> Having three beautiful children and founding Spectrum Support, Kathrine Peereboom feels that she has found her true purpose in life. She talks with us in the studio about how discovering all her children were on the autism spectrum caused her to research how she could protect her kids.
Finding there was a huge gap between first responders’ education and the autistic community she partnered with the NSW Police force to ensure that they all received intensive training courses.
Hear from Kathrine about the need for education not only for those on the front line, but within our local community, the successes, her ambition for this training to be available to all first responders throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific and the challenges of life with an autistic child.
Through her charity Spectrum Support, this passionate and dedicated woman is making a difference. How can you partner with her in this great cause?
Guest links:
https://www.spectrumsupport.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrine-peereboom-b641a3181/
https://www.facebook.com/spectrumsupportltd
https://www.instagram.com/spectrumsupport/
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EPISODE 23. FASHION WITH FLAIR ---> Having had a love for fashion since her youth, Sinead James, Head of Design and Branding for Australian label Charlie Holiday, shares with us her journey in the world of fashion.
From her early studies in business, majoring in entrepreneurship and then on to fashion, it becomes evident that Sinead has the passion and drive to pursue her dreams. She tells us of the learning curve of starting her own fashion label, the importance of on-the-job training and experience and on finding her niche working for Charlie Holiday.
With the United States as their biggest market, she tells of the buzz they get seeing celebrities wear their clothes and the impact Instagram influencers can have on sales. Having an interest in sustainability, she describes how the label is pursuing this and is currently working on the launch of a new sustainable brand.
What advice does she have for any future fashion designers?
Guest links:
https://charlieholiday.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/sinead_james/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinead-james-3974b851/
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EPISODE 22. JOB SEARCH SOLUTIONS ---> “Developing people, changing lives” is the motto of Pivotal Management, a business that links employers, training organizations and employees. We talk in the studio with Managing Director, Belinda, and one of her key team members, Monika, about how the business was formed, it’s philosophy and purpose, and where it is heading in today’s economic circumstances.
From an initial focus in the hospitality industry, hear how COVID-19 has impacted the business. What sort of businesses and jobseekers do they assist and what Government procedures are in place to assist in the recruitment processes?
Unique in their concept of marrying together employers with future employees and providing avenues for upskilling and training and then managing the process, Belinda and Monika have at their heart a genuine desire and passion to help people and mentor them through the employment process.
Guest links:
https://pivotalmanagement.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/pivotalm
https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-fernandez-770254191/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-miler-80a842b1/
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EPISODE 21. BEHIND THE PURPLE DOOR --> After 30 years in the beauty industry, doing a job she loves doesn’t feel like work, it feels like play! Beauty Therapist and Makeup Artist, Lindy-Lou Taylor joins us in the studio to tell us about her business Purple Door Beauty, which is located on Mt Tamborine in the Gold Coast Hinterland, nestled amongst the beautiful rainforests.
Within this village like community, and with a background in natural therapies, this popular and caring practitioner ensures her clients are treated holistically, gain enjoyment from their visit and leave feeling less stressed and lighter. She chats about the effects of the sun on skin in our Aussie climate, her special packages for brides and her dreams to move from a single operator business to a community of practitioners supporting each other in their own specialist fields.
In our busy lives she stresses the importance of health, diet and managing your time to look after yourself, including time for some pampering. “If you don’t look after yourself, you can’t look after others”.
Guest links:
https://purpledoorbeauty.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/purpledoorbeauty
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindy-lou-taylor-0a8283119/
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