Step into the world of business, leadership, and life behind the scenes with award-winning entrepreneurs, Victor Tran and Julia Truong.
From scaling multi-million-dollar companies to navigating the highs and lows of marriage, parenthood (two kids under 3), and entrepreneurship, Vic and Juls share raw, unfiltered conversations about building a life and business on your own terms.
Each episode dives into the strategies, lessons, and mindset shifts that have helped them elevate, from navigating mergers and acquisitions to leading high-performing teams, balancing family life, and creating opportunities that leave a lasting impact.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a business leader, or someone chasing your next big goal, this podcast is your go-to for real stories, practical insights, and the inspiration to level up every area of your life.
Listen in and elevate your business, your relationships, and yourself.
Ep 20 | From Divorce to Entrepreneurship | Lisa Keevill on Reinvention & Starting Again at 58
After the end of a 30-year marriage, Lisa Keevill found herself facing one of the biggest questions of her life: who am I now?
In this episode of Elevate with Vic & Juls, Lisa shares how she rebuilt her identity, found a new sense of purpose and eventually left a secure corporate career at 58 to build Recreate & Rise.
Lisa opens up about the moment she realised “no one is coming to save me”, why major setbacks can’t be rushed and what it really means to start a new chapter on your own terms.
In this episode:
• Rebuilding your identity
• Starting again at 58
• Leaving a secure career
• Moving through setbacks
• Rediscovering old dreams
• Maintaining your sense of self
• Ignoring the naysayers
• Turning pain into purpose
Learn more about Lisa Keevill and Recreate & Rise:
https://www.lisakeevill.com/
Meet your hosts
Julia Truong
IG: @juliatruong.official
Website: https://juliatruong.com/
Victor Tran
IG: @victortran.official
Website: https://victortran.com.au/
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8 Jul 2026
Ep 19 | From Magician to Event Producer | Andrew Gill on Creativity, Leadership & Live Experiences
In Episode 19 of Elevate with Vic and Juls, we sit down with Andrew Gill, event producer, creative strategist, and former magician, to explore the mindset behind creating unforgettable experiences, leading creative teams, and building a career through curiosity and continuous learning.
From performing magic to producing major events, Andrew shares the lessons he's learnt about creativity, leadership, public speaking, and solving problems under pressure.
In this episode we cover:• Andrew's journey from magician to event producer• The creative thinking behind great events• Why asking "What else could we do?" changes everything• Balancing creativity with structure and planning• Tips for public speaking and presenting with confidence• Building relationships that open doors• Breaking into the events industry• Leadership, teamwork, and lifelong learning
Whether you're a creative, business owner, student, or simply looking for a fresh perspective on leadership and creativity, this episode is full of practical advice and inspiring stories you can apply to your own journey.
Watch the full episode or listen on your favourite streaming platform, and subscribe for more.
Connect with Andrew Gill:Website: https://www.andrewgill.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgillmc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgill3/
Meet your hosts: Julia Truong IG: @juliatruong.official Website: juliatruong.com
Victor Tran IG: @victortran.official Website: victortran.com.au
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17 Jun 2026
Ep 18 | From One Business to Six | Joey & Phil on Systems, Scale & Partnership
In Episode 18 of Elevate with Vic and Juls, we sit down with Joey and Phil Commandeur, entrepreneurs who have built multiple businesses together by combining their unique strengths, embracing friction, and creating systems that scale.
What started as a pool compliance business evolved into a portfolio of businesses spanning compliance, marketing, advisory, and service-based industries. Along the way, they've learned the importance of clear roles, strong partnerships, effective branding, and building businesses that don't rely on the founder being involved in every decision.
In this episode we cover:
How Joey and Phil built multiple businesses together
The visionary vs integrator dynamic
Why most business partnerships fail
The importance of defining roles and responsibilities
How branding influences trust and sales
The psychology behind lead generation and marketing
Building systems, SOPs and scalable operations
Navigating business and marriage as a team
The habits and routines that support long-term success
Why there's "magic in the friction"
If you're building a business, looking for the right business partner, or wanting to create systems that allow your business to grow beyond you, this episode is packed with practical insights, lessons learned, and real conversations from founders who have built success by playing to their strengths.
Watch the full episode or listen on your favourite streaming platform and subscribe for more.
Joey & Phil Commandeur
Phil Commandeur
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philcommandeur?igsh=Y3VpcWgzYXFjNmcz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcommandeur/
Joey Commandeur
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladylexproductions/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeycommandeur/
Meet your hosts:
Julia Truong
IG: @juliatruong.official
Website: juliatruong.com
Victor Tran
IG: @victortran.official
Website: victortran.com.au
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IG: @elevatepodcast_official
Listen: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-p9b26-1ab6b17
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