If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Chike Ukaegbu reveals the power of diversity. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Chike Ukaegbu - founder of Startup52 Listen to Chike’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-69-chike-ukaegbu/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 30, 2020•7 min
While ‘entrepreneur’ may be the new buzzword, we rarely ask what it takes to become a founder or CEO. Luckily, our next guest Jimmy Zhong reveals the qualities he discovered and developed to help him become a serial founder. In this episode, we learn about Jimmy’s various startups, how we can become more proactive, and the various qualities entrepreneurs need to possess. Jimmy Zhong is the founder and CEO of Syncio. Discover: Learn more about Syncio Connect with Jimmy on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast...
Jan 26, 2020•52 min
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Jordan Gross reveals how we can find our “professional” parents. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Jordan Gross - Tedx speaker and founder of the Cloud Nine Living Framework Listen to Jordan’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-68-jordan-gross/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 23, 2020•6 min
Take heart, peers. Often, our most painful experiences can become the catalyst to our purpose in life. For James Lolicato, being one of the only openly gay students in PE classes was an isolating and tumultuous experience. But after gaining the courage to dive back into sports, he resolved to turn his struggle into his strength, and make sporting organisations more inclusive and safe for LGBTI+ youth. In this episode, James boldly shares his experiences in high school, how he found the confidenc...
Jan 19, 2020•43 min
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Vicky Lay reveals how she juggles uncertainty. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Vicky Lay - co-founder of Zookal & Forbes 30 under 30 listee Listen to Vicky’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-60-vicky-lay/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 16, 2020•7 min
All too often, we believe that we’ll be happy once we start a thriving business. Yet, as our next guest Anna Ross reveals, behind the scenes there is often a bubbling storm of insecurity. In this episode, Anna is refreshingly honest about the start behind Kester Black, how she felt after winning the Telstra Business Awards, and why we shouldn’t compare our success to others. Anna Ross is the founder and CEO of Kester Black and co-founder of Arné Skincare Discover: Follow Anna Ross on Instagram ...
Jan 12, 2020•56 min
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Betsy Fore reveals her secret to persistence. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Betsy Fore - Founder of Wondermento, Co-founder of Tiny Organics, & Forbes 30 under 30 listee Listen to Betsy’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-62-betsy-fore/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 09, 2020•5 min
Sometimes we can do all the right things, tick all the right boxes, and still feel like something’s missing. That’s how our next guest Ruby Wang once felt; until she discovered she could make a living following her passions. With curiosity, determination, and a Google search bar, Ruby brought Korean beauty to Australia and launched Nudie Glow. In this episode, Ruby reveals why she finally stopped playing by the rules and how a chance discovery led her to found Australia’s leading Korean beauty s...
Jan 05, 2020•36 min
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Alexa DePasquale reveals how she has learnt to trust the universe to send opportunities her way. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Alexa DePasquale - SVP of Innovation at Grey Group, NY & Forbes 30 under 30 listee Listen to Alexa’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-65-alexa-depasquale/ Hosted on Acast. See ...
Jan 02, 2020•4 min
2019: the year Tik Tok blew up the scene, Kylie Jenner went from Lip Kits to skin care, and The Peers Project became a specialist podcast production agency. In this special episode, our founder, Michelle Akhidenor, takes us behind-the-scenes of our biggest glow-up yet, how we brought an international podcast tour to life, and her vision for the future. Buckle up and pop in your airpods, peers. The future is getting brighter, because it’s full of podcasting. Discover: Follow Michelle on Instagram...
Dec 29, 2019•30 min
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Kim Patel reveals how she has learnt to embrace the pain we often encounter in life. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Kim Patel - Director of Global Corporate Strategy at VICE Media & Forbes 30 under 30 listee Listen to Kim’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-57-kim-patel/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Dec 26, 2019•5 min
This just in: sliding doors build companies. For Emily Ames and Kate Hamilton, it was a chance meeting in a Spain that led them to create a renowned content agency that combines smart storytelling with innovative strategy. In this episode, Emily and Kate share their journey to creating Sonder & Tell and the need for powerful storytelling. Emily and Kate are the cofounders of Sonder & Tell and 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 listees. Discover More: Learn more about Sonder and Tell Follow Emily on...
Dec 22, 2019•48 min
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Lily Wu reveals how she created her business by solving one problem after another. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Lily Wu - cofounder of Austern International Listen to Lily’s full episode: www.thepeersproject.com/ep-33-lily-wu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 19, 2019•4 min
Starting a business can be an awe-inspiring, fear-inducing mountain that feels way too difficult to climb. Luckily, our next guest Andrew Mitson reveals the key steps to getting started with a bang. Along the way, he reveals the high-level process he uses to overcome his challenges, how we can become more confident, and how to develop perseverance. Andrew Mitson is the founder of First Words Languages and was featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Learn More: Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn Le...
Dec 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Michelle Akhidenor reveals her story of failure and how we can bounce back. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Michelle Akhidenor - founder and CEO of The Peers Project Listen to Michelle’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-48-michelle-akhidenor/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 12, 2019•5 min
Often the online world gets a dirty laundry pile of bad press when tragedies like cyberbullying and a spike in mental illness come into account. Jeremy Hindle would refute, viewing the internet as the largest opportunity to become part of any community. In this episode, Jeremy reveals his passion for gaming and the power of online communities. Jeremy Hindle is the cofounder of Headstart AI and a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. Learn More: Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn Find out more about Heads...
Dec 08, 2019•1 hr 10 min
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Meesen Brown reveals how we can make the most out of life. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Meesen Brown − co-founder of Behere Listen to Meesen’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-37-meesen-brown/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 05, 2019•5 min
What do you get when you cross a generous group of mates, a killer panache for numbers, and a passion for change? Dave Sherwood’s first entrepreneurial conquest, Teach Learn Grow. In this episode, Dave Sherwood reveals the story behind starting and growing two educational initiatives and the challenges he faced as an entrepreneur. Dave Sherwood is a 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 listee and the founder of Teach Learn Grow and BibliU. Learn More: Connect with Dave on LinkedIn Explore Teach Learn Grow Ex...
Dec 01, 2019•45 min
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Nick Chang shares how to appreciate the ups and downs in our own journey. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Nick Chang − co-founder of Honee and a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. Listen to Nick's full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-52-nick-chang/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 28, 2019•4 min
Some women just move and shake in a way that’s almost too impressive. Today’s guest is one of them, managing to start not one, not two, but three companies in her 20s. In this episode, Roxana Dantes shares the stories, lessons, and triumphs behind each of her companies, and how we can break free from old patterns. Roxana is an international serial entrepreneur and a 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. Learn More: Connect with Roxana on LinkedIn Follow Roxana on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Nov 24, 2019•46 min
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Ally Watson shares how we can overcome our fear. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Ally Watson - CEO and cofounder of Code Like a Girl Listen to Ally’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-54-ally-watson/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 21, 2019•5 min
What does ‘entrepreneurship’ mean to you? We don’t blame you for immediately thinking of billionaires and being on the cover of Forbes magazine. But for Andrea Bonaceto, entrepreneurship isn’t an easy road to success; it’s a journey that requires grit, passion, and a desire to solve a problem. In this episode, Andrea gives us a peek behind the entrepreneurship curtain and reveals exactly what it takes to start a company. Andrea is the founding partner and CEO of Eterna Capital and a 2019 Forbes ...
Nov 17, 2019•46 min
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Madeleine Buchner shares how she took the leap and started her business. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Madeliene Buchner - founder and CEO of Little Dreamers Australia and recipient of the 2017 Queen’s Young Leader Award Listen to Madeleine’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-32-madeleine-buchner/ Hosted on...
Nov 14, 2019•4 min
Something we can all agree on: life's too short to be ordinary. Charlotte Hamill knew this when an offer came up to start a social media agency; an offer to avoid ordinary which she knew she couldn’t refuse. In this episode, Charlotte reveals the early challenges of growing Born Social and how we can gain the courage to go against the grain. Charlotte Hamill is the founder and COO of Born Social, an award winning social media agency for businesses that think like David, not Goliath. Learn More: ...
Nov 10, 2019•55 min
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Uppma Virdi shares how she achieves balances. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Uppma Virdi - CEO of Chai Walli and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee Listen to Uppma’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-38-rebecca-saunders/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 07, 2019•5 min
All too often, we believe that having a natural talent for one thing means that all our skills are polarised and we can’t be good at something else. In today’s episode, our guest Nina Faulhaber challenges us to step out of the boxes we’ve placed ourselves in and consider a new skill instead. Nina Faulhaber is the co-founder of ADAY and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee. Learn More: Visit ADAY Follow ADAY on Instagram Follow Nina on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 03, 2019•40 min
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Rebecca Saunders shares how she lives a vibrant life. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Rebecca Saunders - Founder of Deli Agency, a production company that specialises in video strategy and high quality video production. Listen to Rebecca’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-38-rebecca-saunders/ Hosted on Acast...
Oct 31, 2019•3 min
What does diversity mean to you? For our next guest, Chike Ukaegbu, it’s more than just affirmative action or merely meeting a hiring quota. Instead, diversity and inclusion have the power to drive innovation and profitability. In this episode, we come to learn why diversity is so powerful, how to become a better leader, and why it’s important to love ourselves first. Chike Ukaegbu is the founder of Startup52 and the youngest person to ever run for President in Nigeria. Learn More: Connect with ...
Oct 27, 2019•1 hr
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our fan-favourite episodes. This week, Jason Lee shares how we can find our way. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring: Jason Lee − interim Vice President of the NEM Foundation and a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. Listen to Jason’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-51-jason-lee/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 24, 2019•3 min
Cloud Nine; a fleeting sense of euphoria or an attainable way of life? For our next guest, Jordan Gross, living life on Cloud Nine means to live life with ultimate meaning and purpose. In this episode, Jordan reveals how this is actually achievable, and how it often begins by choosing the road less travelled. Jordan Gross is a Tedx speaker and founder of the Cloud Nine Living framework. Learn More: Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn Discover The Journey to Cloud Nine here Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Oct 20, 2019•48 min
