Beyond the Title dives into the real stories behind real people — going deeper than the labels and titles we often carry. Each episode explores the highs and lows, the struggles and lessons that shaped who they are today. Join us as we uncover what lies beyond the title.
One Step at a Time: Ghada's Story of Strength, Survival & Starting Again
In this episode of Beyond the Title, Kristelle sits down with Ghada, founder of Ministry of Beauty, for an honest conversation about resilience, motherhood, self-care and finding the courage to start again. After the breakdown of her marriage, Ghada found herself rebuilding her life as a single mum and searching for a new direction. At 44, she followed her lifelong love of beauty, returned to study and began building a career of her own. Then, in 2021, she was diagnosed with stage three breas...
1 Jul 2026
Jason Grima – From Automotive Apprentice to International Drag Racing Champion
In this episode of Beyond the Title, Kristelle sits down with Australian drag racing champion, business owner and international competitor Jason Grima. From starting an automotive apprenticeship at just 14 years old to building a successful family business and competing on some of the biggest drag racing stages in the world, Jason shares the journey behind the achievements. He opens up about the work ethic instilled in him from a young age, the lessons learned from entrepreneurship, and the s...
19 May 2026
Anton Aktila: Australian Idol, Resilience, AI Music & the Reality of the Industry
In this episode of Beyond the Title, singer-songwriter, producer, vocal coach and violinist Anton shares the incredible story behind his decades-long journey in music. From growing up in Parramatta surrounded by hardship and housing commission life, to performing professionally as a teenager and appearing on the very first season of Australian Idol, Anton reflects on how music became both his escape and his purpose. Anton opens up about growing up in a deeply musical family, finding identity ...
15 Apr 2026
From Broken to Reborn: Estelle Nkubito's Journey of Healing, Identity & Inner Power
In this powerful episode of Beyond the Title, Estelle shares her raw and deeply personal journey from a childhood marked by isolation, trauma, and self-doubt to becoming the founder of the Feminine Rebirth Method. Growing up feeling like the “black sheep,” Estelle opens up about battling insecurity, toxic environments, alcohol dependency, and an eating disorder—all while appearing confident on the outside. It wasn’t until she confronted her past, uncovered repressed trauma, and began a deep i...
30 Mar 2026
Jeffrey Morgan: From Bank Robber to Mindset Leader - Breaking Cycles and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be
In this episode of Beyond the Title, Kristelle sits down with Jeffrey Morgan, Global Mindset and Life Coach of the Year and founder of Mindset Heist Academy, to explore a life journey shaped by adversity, transformation, and purpose. Jeffrey opens up about his early years growing up in a dysfunctional environment marked by violence and instability, and how those experiences led him down a path of survival, crime, and ultimately spending 20 years in and out of prison. What followed was a power...
17 Feb 2026
Relentless Pursuit: Ron Haryanto on Music, Mentorship & Reinventing the Industry
In this episode of Beyond the Title, Kristelle sits down with music industry consultant, singer-performer and co-founder of Mentor Academy, Ron Haryanto. From growing up in Newcastle dreaming of rugby league glory to being discovered at 17 and placed in a boy band, Ron shares the winding path that led him through performance, production, education and eventually into leadership roles running one of the largest recording studios in the Southern Hemisphere. This is an honest conversation about:...
3 Feb 2026
Collette Emily: How Fashion Helped Me Heal and Find Purpose
We sit down with global stylist and creative director Colette Emily to trace a remarkable arc from a joyous, technicolour childhood influence to the hardest chapters of grief and recovery and the inner toolkit that turned pain into purpose. Colette’s signature framework, seen, noticed, remembered, flips style from trends to truth, helping anyone define the emotions they want to radiate and then translate them into colour, silhouette and texture. The conversation moves from family legac...
4 Jan 2026
Against the Grain: The Unconventional Rise of Thirsty Monkey
The Journey of Jacob Naja - Founder of Thirsty Monkey In this episode of Beyond the Title, host Kristelle interviews Jacob Najjar, the Sydney-based owner and founder of Thirsty Monkey. Jacob shares his journey from growing up as an immigrant from Iraq, moving through different countries to finally settling in Australia. He discusses the challenges he faced, including his father's death and the hardships his family endured. Jacob talks about his inspiration behind Thirsty Monkey, t...
26 Nov 2025
Malakai Watene-Zelezniak: Passion and Perseverance
In this episode of Beyond the Title, host Kristelle has an enlightening conversation with Malakai Watene-Zelezniak former NRL player and founder of Wzelezniakwatches Malakai shares his inspiring journey from a childhood rooted in rugby league passion, influenced by his grandfather in New Zealand, to facing the struggles and triumphs of a professional athlete. He candidly discusses the mental blocks, fear of failure, and resilience needed to overcome career setbacks, including a tr...
30 Oct 2025
Journey Through Resilience: Jesse Sene-Lefao's Story on Mental Health and Community Impact
Join host Kristelle on the inaugural episode of 'Beyond the Title,' featuring former NRL Super League player and mental health advocate Jesse Sene-Lefao. Jesse shares his inspiring journey from rugby league to founding 'Talk Your Walk,' a mental health organization dedicated to creating safe spaces and promoting resilience. This insightful conversation delves into the importance of mental health, fostering communication and the launch of Talk Your Walk in Australia. Don't miss Jesse's i...
30 Oct 2025
A Conversation with Jada Perfect: Business, Balance and Empowerment
Join host Kristelle as she welcomes Jada Perfect, a business coach, founder of Boss Lady and an advocate for female empowerment, on "Beyond the Title." In this inspiring episode, Jada shares her journey from high school challenges to becoming a community leader. Discover the story behind her memorable name, her experiences in building a successful business and how motherhood reshaped her life. Learn how she balances personal aspirations with empowering others and explore the insights and triu...
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