Introducing Friends of the Industry. Your exclusive pass to the latest industry insights and a direct line to those who have been there and done it.
Think of it as your mentorship on demand.
Friends of the Industry is all about giving an insight into our guest’s industry, sharing some secrets to success and general tips and tricks to both professional and personal development with trailblazing business leaders and entrepreneurs like yourself.
In each episode, we aim to provide our listeners with an exclusive pass to the latest industry trends but most importantly, a direct line to individuals who have not only navigated the business landscape but have thrived in it (whether they’ve created their own business or climbed the corporate ladder).
EPISODE 8: Sophia Rizzo | The journey of a high school entrepreneur with Glitter Girl
EPISODE 8: Sophia Rizzo | The journey of a high school entrepreneur with Glitter Girl.In this week's episode, we had the visionary Sophia Rizzo behind e-commerce brand Glitter Girl. We caught up with Sophia and her mum to hear her incredible journey from an idea for her school friends to a the successful e-commerce business it is today. This episode is jam-packed with inspiration for anyone with an idea or looking to start their own business, and if there's one thing to takeaway it ...
18 Jun 2024
Episode 7: Sports Marketing at the Gold Coast Suns, Brisbane Lions, Melbourne Storm and the Sunshine Coast Lightning | with Storm Group Chief Marketing Officer Tayah Bot
EPISODE 7: Sports Marketing | with Storm Group Chief Marketing Officer Tayah BotIn this week's episode, we delve into the world of sports marketing with Tayah Bot, the Chief Marketing Officer at the Storm Group (Melbourne Storm and Sunshine Coast Lightning) We unpack Tayah's journey at some of Australia's most iconic sporting teams and brands including the Gold Coast Suns, Brisbane Lions, Domino's, Lorna Jane, Melbourne Storm and Sunshine Coast LightningWhether you're a sports enthusiast...
12 Jun 2024
Episode 6: Inside the life of Sea World Australia's Head Vet | Get to know a day in the life of Dr Claire Madden
EPISODE 6: Dr Claire Madden | Head Veterinarian at Sea World, Sea World Foundation and Paradise CountryIn this week's episode, we caught up with the incredible Dr Claire Madden who gives us an insight into a day in the life of her job. As the Head Vet at Sea World, the Sea World Foundation and Paradise Country in Australia, Dr Claire Madden shares her unique experiences catering for an array of animals and how she balances her days with some unpredictable but rewarding patients. Joi...
4 Jun 2024
Episode 5: How to tell stories to millions of Australians | Content creation, PR & AI masterclass with Missy Burrell
EPISODE 5: Missy Burrell | Writer, Content Consultant & PhD student researching AI's creative impactWe were lucky enough to sit down with Missy Burrell, the face of Media Missy, with incredible portfolio working with some of Australia's best brands to amplify their voice and deliver their stories to millions of AustraliansWith over 20 years of experience in the traditional Australian media landscape, Missy decided to take the leap of faith and continue her studies to focus on the impact A...
28 May 2024
Episode 4: From a market stall to Harris Farm | Scaling a business with Aiden & Max from Milkman's Cookies
Episode 4: From a market stall to Harris Farm | Scaling a business with Aiden & Max from Milkman's CookiesIn this episode, we catch up with Aiden and Max, the co-founders of Milkman’s Cookies. From humble beginnings at a local market stall, they’ve successfully scaled their delicious cookie business to the shelves of Harris Farm supermarkets. Join us as they share their incredible journey, the challenges they have faced, and the strategies that helped them achieve success in jus...
21 May 2024
Episode 3: From Australian Teacher of the Year to award-winning wedding venue | Taking calculated risks with Sammie Reynolds
EPISODE 3: Sammie Reynolds | Braeside EstateJoin us for this week's episode with Sammie Reynolds, Managing Director of @braesideestategc, one of Queensland's most coveted wedding venues.Sammie shares her journey starting in Marketing at Australia's biggest nightclub, to winning Teacher of the Year and finding a new found passion through Braeside Estate.We learnt tips on becoming Australia's Teacher of the Year, why it's important to 'fail forward' and letting go to achieve success in business...
14 May 2024
Episode 2: Self-taught to award-winning jewellery label | All things business & entrepreneurship with Fabienne Costa from YCL
EPISODE 2: Fabienne Costa | Founder & CEO of @yclIn this week's episode, we caught up with the incredible @fabienne.ycl at her Burleigh office to unpack her journey of perseverance and unwavering belief for one of Australia's favourite jewellery brands. As a former nursing student, Fabienne quit her studies and changed her career path to dedicate her energy and passion into growing her jewellery brand. From humble beginnings to the huge success that is the brand today, Fabienne ...
29 Apr 2024
Episode 1: Stone & Wood's journey to becoming the most successful brewing start-up | with Co-Founder Ross Jurisich
EPISODE 1: Ross Jurisich | Co-Founder of Stone & Wood Join us as we sit down with Ross Jurisich, one of the visionary co-founders of Stone & Wood. Founded in Byron Bay in 2008, Stone & Wood has been one of the biggest selling craft beers in Australian for over a decade. We unpack the story of one of Australia's most popular craft beers with one of the founders, Ross Jurisich.Ross shares the story behind the inception of Stone & Wood, from humble beginnings at CU...
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