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 hea ..read more

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?&n ..read more

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 tell ..read more

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 e ..read more

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 t ..read more

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 ..read more

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 exciteme ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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, s ..read more