60 acast.com PEERS https://www.thepeersproject.com en © 2025 All Rights Reserved. The Peers Project. female founder ,founders,entrepreneurship,venture capital,tech,BIPOC founders The Peers Project Australia's First BIPOC, Female-Led Founders Podcast. Est 2017.



Hello fellow founder,



Welcome to PEERS - a podcast by millennial founders for millennial founders. Join me, BIPOC female founder & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister Michelle Akhidenor, for soul-enriching conversations with peers.



Each week, I sit down with a fellow founder or industry ally and deep dive into their entrepreneurial journey. I ask questions like: Where did they grow up? How has their upbringing impacted the choices they've made in their career to-date? How did they end up becoming a founder? How have they navigated through the inevitable challenges in business?



These conversations are honest, vulnerable and above all, human. My mission with this show is simple: to amplify diverse stories and voices; sharing conversations that matter to help fellow founders, my peers, feel less alone on their own journey.



Thank you for joining me, peers. Let's dive in!

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]]> Australia's First BIPOC, Female-Led Founders Podcast. Est 2017.



Hello fellow founder,



Welcome to PEERS - a podcast by millennial founders for millennial founders. Join me, BIPOC female founder & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister Michelle Akhidenor, for soul-enriching conversations with peers.



Each week, I sit down with a fellow founder or industry ally and deep dive into their entrepreneurial journey. I ask questions like: Where did they grow up? How has their upbringing impacted the choices they've made in their career to-date? How did they end up becoming a founder? How have they navigated through the inevitable challenges in business?



These conversations are honest, vulnerable and above all, human. My mission with this show is simple: to amplify diverse stories and voices; sharing conversations that matter to help fellow founders, my peers, feel less alone on their own journey.



Thank you for joining me, peers. Let's dive in!

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]]> false Michelle Akhidenor info+5b0367c5db503700612f9141@mg-eu.acast.com 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 the-peers-project http://www.thepeersproject.com/itunes-podcast.xml episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5b0367c5db503700612f9141/1713622893891-37c5261ea15f618da3217cabfae114c8.jpeg https://www.thepeersproject.com PEERS https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/5b0367c5db503700612f9141 #256. PEERS x Oova: In conversation with Dr Amy Divaraniya for International Women’s Day 2025 #256. PEERS x Oova: In conversation with Dr Amy Divaraniya for International Women’s Day 2025 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT 50:00 67cab03effae9c0f4e4a8256 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/peers-oova-dr-amy-divaraniya-international-womens-day 67cab03effae9c0f4e4a8256 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 peers-oova-dr-amy-divaraniya-international-womens-day full This International Women’s Day 2025, Michelle sits down with Dr. Amy Divaraniya, the brains behind Oova, to unravel her entrepreneurial journey and discuss the future of women's health. 


Amy’s story begins in Princeton, New Jersey, and unfolds into a narrative of innovation, determination, and resilience as she overcomes traditional expectations to create a cutting-edge fertility company.


In this episode of PEERS, Amy talks candidly about her unexpected foray into business, the challenges and triumphs of launching Oova, and how following your gut and unapologetically asking questions is the only way forward. 


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Follow your Host, Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/

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]]> This International Women’s Day 2025, Michelle sits down with Dr. Amy Divaraniya, the brains behind Oova, to unravel her entrepreneurial journey and discuss the future of women's health. 


Amy’s story begins in Princeton, New Jersey, and unfolds into a narrative of innovation, determination, and resilience as she overcomes traditional expectations to create a cutting-edge fertility company.


In this episode of PEERS, Amy talks candidly about her unexpected foray into business, the challenges and triumphs of launching Oova, and how following your gut and unapologetically asking questions is the only way forward. 


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Check out Oova: https://www.oova.life/

Follow Oova: https://www.instagram.com/oovalife/

Follow Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparna-amy-divaraniya/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

Follow your Host, Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/

Founder & funders - want to start your own podcast? Book a FREE Podcast Strategy call with Michelle: https://calendly.com/michelleakhidenor/free-podcast-strategy-call

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]]> <![CDATA[BONUS: The Peers Project gains investment to launch into U.S. market: A behind-the-scenes chat with Co-founder of S&P Ventures and The Peers Project Investor, Sam Mahmood ]]> Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:00:23 GMT 46:04 65ced7caf7b2590016b4c9dc false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/the-peers-project-gains-investment-to-launch-into-us- 65ced7caf7b2590016b4c9dc 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 the-peers-project-gains-investment-to-launch-into-us- bonus For most kids, punishment comes in the form of time-outs, groundings, and extra chores. But for this week’s special guest, acting out meant being forced to read profit and loss statements. A childhood deeply intertwined with the unwavering entrepreneurial endeavors of his father left Sam Mahmood with a simple ethos — success is not just measured in wealth, but in the positive impact one can bring to the world.


In this special bonus episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Sam Mahmood, Co-Founder of S&P Ventures and The Peers Project’s investor, to talk about dealing with pressure from your parents, what to do when you’re not seeing results, and the meaning behind his famous phrase “Better Health for Better Wealth”. 


About Sam:

Sam Mahmood is the Co-Founder, Partner and Chief Business Development Officer at S&P Ventures, an investment firm that provides funding and support to startups and early-stage companies. Sam also founded Surgical Republic LLC, a Medical Device company focused on Neurosurgery, Spine, & Cardiothoracic specialities and runs a weekly newsletter dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build scalable businesses.


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]]> For most kids, punishment comes in the form of time-outs, groundings, and extra chores. But for this week’s special guest, acting out meant being forced to read profit and loss statements. A childhood deeply intertwined with the unwavering entrepreneurial endeavors of his father left Sam Mahmood with a simple ethos — success is not just measured in wealth, but in the positive impact one can bring to the world.


In this special bonus episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Sam Mahmood, Co-Founder of S&P Ventures and The Peers Project’s investor, to talk about dealing with pressure from your parents, what to do when you’re not seeing results, and the meaning behind his famous phrase “Better Health for Better Wealth”. 


About Sam:

Sam Mahmood is the Co-Founder, Partner and Chief Business Development Officer at S&P Ventures, an investment firm that provides funding and support to startups and early-stage companies. Sam also founded Surgical Republic LLC, a Medical Device company focused on Neurosurgery, Spine, & Cardiothoracic specialities and runs a weekly newsletter dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build scalable businesses.


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]]> <![CDATA[#255. From Starting a Business as a College Student to Being Featured in Vogue with BIPOC Co-Founder of Now&Me & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Bani Singh]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 18:00:01 GMT 38:58 6556dc1a6a413b0012d93800 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/from-starting-a-business-as-a-college-student 6556dc1a6a413b0012d93800 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 from-starting-a-business-as-a-college-student full When it comes to picking a career, our choice can often be traced back to the influence of family. It was the gentle encouragement of her parents to pursue what fulfilled her internally that helped this week’s guest find her calling. It’s that calling — to give back and make a difference — that has Bani Singh on a mission to revolutionize the way we approach mental health care.


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Bani Singh, Co-Founder of Now&Me to talk about saying goodbye to external validation, finding the right time to take your side hustle full-time, and how to get comfy with the wild ride that is entrepreneurship.


About Bani: 

Bani Singh is the Co-Founder of Now&Me, an India-based social media platform that helps people seeking mental health support. Now&Me provides a safe space for people from all walks of life to accept their feelings and talk about issues such as relationship problems, trauma and career anxiety, through its anonymous chat option. In June 2021, Now&Me raised $1 million in seed funding led by Saama Capital and Whiteboard Capital. 


In 2023, Bani was featured on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Consumer Technology list. 


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]]> When it comes to picking a career, our choice can often be traced back to the influence of family. It was the gentle encouragement of her parents to pursue what fulfilled her internally that helped this week’s guest find her calling. It’s that calling — to give back and make a difference — that has Bani Singh on a mission to revolutionize the way we approach mental health care.


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Bani Singh, Co-Founder of Now&Me to talk about saying goodbye to external validation, finding the right time to take your side hustle full-time, and how to get comfy with the wild ride that is entrepreneurship.


About Bani: 

Bani Singh is the Co-Founder of Now&Me, an India-based social media platform that helps people seeking mental health support. Now&Me provides a safe space for people from all walks of life to accept their feelings and talk about issues such as relationship problems, trauma and career anxiety, through its anonymous chat option. In June 2021, Now&Me raised $1 million in seed funding led by Saama Capital and Whiteboard Capital. 


In 2023, Bani was featured on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Consumer Technology list. 


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]]> <![CDATA[#254. From Intern to Leading a Company in Less than a Year with BIPOC Co-Founder of The Elephant Room & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Shannie Mears]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 23:24:39 GMT 38:58 65515d80fd344d00139cb736 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/254-shannie-mears 65515d80fd344d00139cb736 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 254-shannie-mears full They say you need a special kind of fire inside to make it as a founder. But what keeps that flame burning? For this week’s guest, the fuel to her fire is good old-fashioned self-empowerment. With an unwavering commitment to giving her all, Shannie Mears attributes her success to staying true to herself and fully embracing her growth and evolution with pride — and her spark isn’t going out any time soon. 


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Shannie Mears, Head of Talent and Co-Founder of The Elephant Room to talk about accepting yourself as you are, how to practice self-awareness and stop self-judgment, and recognizing the power of your own voice. 


About Shannie: 

Shannie Mears is the Co-Founder of The Elephant Room, an inclusive ad agency prioritizing diversity and cultural awareness, working with brands like Barclays, Samsung, and PUMA. She was chosen to sit on the Race Disparity Audit at 10 Downing Street and curated her own events platform called Girls, Let’s Talk which is about encouraging young women to connect and build.

 

In 2023, Shannie was featured on the Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 Media & Marketing list. 


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]]> They say you need a special kind of fire inside to make it as a founder. But what keeps that flame burning? For this week’s guest, the fuel to her fire is good old-fashioned self-empowerment. With an unwavering commitment to giving her all, Shannie Mears attributes her success to staying true to herself and fully embracing her growth and evolution with pride — and her spark isn’t going out any time soon. 


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Shannie Mears, Head of Talent and Co-Founder of The Elephant Room to talk about accepting yourself as you are, how to practice self-awareness and stop self-judgment, and recognizing the power of your own voice. 


About Shannie: 

Shannie Mears is the Co-Founder of The Elephant Room, an inclusive ad agency prioritizing diversity and cultural awareness, working with brands like Barclays, Samsung, and PUMA. She was chosen to sit on the Race Disparity Audit at 10 Downing Street and curated her own events platform called Girls, Let’s Talk which is about encouraging young women to connect and build.

 

In 2023, Shannie was featured on the Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 Media & Marketing list. 


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]]> <![CDATA[#253. Carving Your Own Path and Becoming an Accidental Founder with BIPOC Founder of Redefy & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Rachael De Foe]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 18:00:16 GMT 38:58 6544b488e5c88f001349dafc false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/253-carving-your-own-path-and-becoming-an-accidental-founder 6544b488e5c88f001349dafc 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 253-carving-your-own-path-and-becoming-an-accidental-founder full What do you do when you can’t find your dream job anywhere? The answer is: you make it. Our guest this week accomplished exactly that, and it’s why she refers to herself as an accidental founder. Creating success on her own terms, Rachael De Foe isn’t afraid to write her own story — and says you shouldn’t be either. 


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Rachael De Foe, Founder and Managing Director of Redefy to talk about the first steps for getting your business off the ground, why building the right circle of people around you is crucial, and how to carve your own path when all else fails.


About Rachael:

Rachael De Foe is the Founder of Redefy, a strategic communications consultancy in Singapore that helps visionary founders, startups and venture firms amplify their stories. Rachael also co-founded Fintech Angel Operators, a network that connects fintech executives with founders, and co-launched SEAcosystem, a community-led job database to help tech talent impacted by COVID-19. 

 

In 2023, Rachael was featured on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Media, Marketing & Advertising list.


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]]> What do you do when you can’t find your dream job anywhere? The answer is: you make it. Our guest this week accomplished exactly that, and it’s why she refers to herself as an accidental founder. Creating success on her own terms, Rachael De Foe isn’t afraid to write her own story — and says you shouldn’t be either. 


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Rachael De Foe, Founder and Managing Director of Redefy to talk about the first steps for getting your business off the ground, why building the right circle of people around you is crucial, and how to carve your own path when all else fails.


About Rachael:

Rachael De Foe is the Founder of Redefy, a strategic communications consultancy in Singapore that helps visionary founders, startups and venture firms amplify their stories. Rachael also co-founded Fintech Angel Operators, a network that connects fintech executives with founders, and co-launched SEAcosystem, a community-led job database to help tech talent impacted by COVID-19. 

 

In 2023, Rachael was featured on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Media, Marketing & Advertising list.


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]]> <![CDATA[#252. Raising $2 Million in Funding and Transforming the Beauty Industry with BIPOC Co-Founder of Hue & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Janvi Shah]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 18:00:35 GMT 34:17 653b610eab9fa20012bad7a7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/252-raising-2-million-in-funding-and-transforming-the-beauty 653b610eab9fa20012bad7a7 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 252-raising-2-million-in-funding-and-transforming-the-beauty full When it comes to challenges, most people would rather avoid them. But for a savvy few, such as this week’s guest, a challenge is a problem to be solved, and even an opportunity to transform something for the better. Underrepresentation in the beauty industry is a challenge Janvi Shah is taking head-on, and she’s not stopping until every face has its rightful place in the spotlight. 


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Janvi Shah, CEO and Co-Founder of Hue to talk about the pressure to succeed as a child of immigrants, finding your unique selling point, and why giving your dream a shot is always worth the risk.


About Janvi: 

Janvi Shah is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hue, a technology company that helps beauty and fashion brands integrate UGC into their e-commerce sites to help shoppers feel represented. Last year, Hue was featured in the ELLE Future of Beauty Awards and has raised over $2 million in venture capital funding from NFX, Underscore VC and more. 

 

In 2023, Janvi was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Retail & E-Commerce list. 


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]]> When it comes to challenges, most people would rather avoid them. But for a savvy few, such as this week’s guest, a challenge is a problem to be solved, and even an opportunity to transform something for the better. Underrepresentation in the beauty industry is a challenge Janvi Shah is taking head-on, and she’s not stopping until every face has its rightful place in the spotlight. 


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Janvi Shah, CEO and Co-Founder of Hue to talk about the pressure to succeed as a child of immigrants, finding your unique selling point, and why giving your dream a shot is always worth the risk.


About Janvi: 

Janvi Shah is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hue, a technology company that helps beauty and fashion brands integrate UGC into their e-commerce sites to help shoppers feel represented. Last year, Hue was featured in the ELLE Future of Beauty Awards and has raised over $2 million in venture capital funding from NFX, Underscore VC and more. 

 

In 2023, Janvi was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Retail & E-Commerce list. 


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]]> <![CDATA[#251. From Starting a Company Solo to Being Named One to Watch by The Creative Industries Council with BIPOC Founder of Curaty & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Sneha Shah]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 18:00:34 GMT 36:35 6532312132aab90012f12450 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/from-starting-a-company-solo-to-being-named-one-to-watch 6532312132aab90012f12450 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 from-starting-a-company-solo-to-being-named-one-to-watch full Going it alone as an entrepreneur can be a scary thought. With nobody standing right beside you and the weight of decisions resting solely on your shoulders, it can be a pretty daunting path to go down. But if you believe you can do it, you will — that’s the advice from this week’s guest. And it rings true, Sneha Shah may have started solo, but now she’s championing equity in the arts for everyone. 


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Sneha Shah, Founder of Curaty to talk about the secret to discovering your soul purpose, the art of being still and finding a healthy work/life balance as a solopreneur.


About Sneha:

Sneha Shah is the Founder of Curaty, a socially conscious art advisory and curatorial firm that strategically matches early-career artists with businesses to promote well-being. Sneha was recently recognised as a 2022 Asian Women of Achievement Awards Finalist and was featured on the HERoes 2021 Top 100 Women Future Leaders List.


In 2023, Sneha was featured on the Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 Art & Culture list. 


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]]> Going it alone as an entrepreneur can be a scary thought. With nobody standing right beside you and the weight of decisions resting solely on your shoulders, it can be a pretty daunting path to go down. But if you believe you can do it, you will — that’s the advice from this week’s guest. And it rings true, Sneha Shah may have started solo, but now she’s championing equity in the arts for everyone. 


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Sneha Shah, Founder of Curaty to talk about the secret to discovering your soul purpose, the art of being still and finding a healthy work/life balance as a solopreneur.


About Sneha:

Sneha Shah is the Founder of Curaty, a socially conscious art advisory and curatorial firm that strategically matches early-career artists with businesses to promote well-being. Sneha was recently recognised as a 2022 Asian Women of Achievement Awards Finalist and was featured on the HERoes 2021 Top 100 Women Future Leaders List.


In 2023, Sneha was featured on the Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 Art & Culture list. 


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]]> #250. From Undocumented Immigrant to Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister with BIPOC Founder of Aliento, Reyna Montoya #250. From Undocumented Immigrant to Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister with BIPOC Founder of Aliento, Reyna Montoya Sun, 15 Oct 2023 18:00:14 GMT 38:22 6528e590d40c970012c43686 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/from-undocumented-immigrant-to-being-endorsed 6528e590d40c970012c43686 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 from-undocumented-immigrant-to-being-endorsed full Being different can often feel like a burden, an isolating force that sets us apart from the crowd. This week’s guest knows this burden all too well, having grown up in the US unable to speak English and lacking an immigration status. Being different once created big barriers in Reyna Montoya’s life; but today, her BIPOC and immigrant identity is her superpower, enabling her to change lives for the better. 


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Reyna Montoya, CEO and Founder of Aliento to talk about the benefits of getting to know yourself on a deeper level, conquering self-doubt, and navigating the hurdles that arise from being different.


About Reyna: 

Reyna Montoya is the CEO and Founder of Aliento, a community organization that supports students and families impacted by the inequities of lacking an immigration status through educational initiatives, leadership development, and policy & advocacy. In 2022, Aliento was instrumental in the passing of Proposition 308, a policy endorsed by Barack Obama, that now allows undocumented immigrants who graduate from an Arizona high school to receive in-state tuition for college. 


In 2018, Reyna was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs list.


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]]> Being different can often feel like a burden, an isolating force that sets us apart from the crowd. This week’s guest knows this burden all too well, having grown up in the US unable to speak English and lacking an immigration status. Being different once created big barriers in Reyna Montoya’s life; but today, her BIPOC and immigrant identity is her superpower, enabling her to change lives for the better. 


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Reyna Montoya, CEO and Founder of Aliento to talk about the benefits of getting to know yourself on a deeper level, conquering self-doubt, and navigating the hurdles that arise from being different.


About Reyna: 

Reyna Montoya is the CEO and Founder of Aliento, a community organization that supports students and families impacted by the inequities of lacking an immigration status through educational initiatives, leadership development, and policy & advocacy. In 2022, Aliento was instrumental in the passing of Proposition 308, a policy endorsed by Barack Obama, that now allows undocumented immigrants who graduate from an Arizona high school to receive in-state tuition for college. 


In 2018, Reyna was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs list.


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]]> <![CDATA[#249. From 100 Rejections to International Recognition with BIPOC Co-Founder of Quantum Dice & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Wenmiao Yu]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 18:00:16 GMT 39:51 651f9b4771e7800011d99983 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/from-100-rejections-to-international-recognition 651f9b4771e7800011d99983 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 from-100-rejections-to-international-recognition full If there’s one setback every entrepreneur faces at some point, it’s rejection. While it can be disheartening, a “no” can serve as a valuable lesson and a chance for something even better. Our guest this week experienced this firsthand, as they heard the word “no” almost 100 times before finally getting a long-awaited “yes” — a “yes” that catapulted their company to new heights.


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Wenmiao Yu, Director of Business Development and Co-Founder of Quantum Dice to talk about practicing patience and mindfulness, making your own luck, and how to keep pushing forward despite the odds.


About Wenmiao: 

Wenmiao Yu is the Co-Founder and Director of Business Development at Quantum Dice, an Oxford University spinout, that specialises in encryption through the use of quantum technology. Actively advocating for equality, diversity and inclusion, Wenmiao regularly mentors students through the Oxford Women in Business Society, and is also on the committee for New Voices in Space, a part of the Scottish Space Leadership Council.


In 2023, Wenmiao was featured on the Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 Technology list. 


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]]> If there’s one setback every entrepreneur faces at some point, it’s rejection. While it can be disheartening, a “no” can serve as a valuable lesson and a chance for something even better. Our guest this week experienced this firsthand, as they heard the word “no” almost 100 times before finally getting a long-awaited “yes” — a “yes” that catapulted their company to new heights.


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Wenmiao Yu, Director of Business Development and Co-Founder of Quantum Dice to talk about practicing patience and mindfulness, making your own luck, and how to keep pushing forward despite the odds.


About Wenmiao: 

Wenmiao Yu is the Co-Founder and Director of Business Development at Quantum Dice, an Oxford University spinout, that specialises in encryption through the use of quantum technology. Actively advocating for equality, diversity and inclusion, Wenmiao regularly mentors students through the Oxford Women in Business Society, and is also on the committee for New Voices in Space, a part of the Scottish Space Leadership Council.


In 2023, Wenmiao was featured on the Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 Technology list. 


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]]> <![CDATA[#248. The Power of Instinct and Embracing the Unpredictable with BIPOC Co-Founder of Spacebasic & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Madhavi Shankar ]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 18:00:54 GMT 38:34 6513cccefeb7830010735929 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/the-power-of-instinct-and-embracing-the-unpredictable 6513cccefeb7830010735929 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 the-power-of-instinct-and-embracing-the-unpredictable full Recognise, realise, and move on. That’s how this week’s guest tackles the bad stuff that comes with running a business. And whilst many of us would rather avoid the bad, Madhavi Shankar would much rather run headfirst into it; because to her, risks and mistakes are what make things happen. 


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Madhavi Shankar, CEO and Co-Founder of SpaceBasic to talk about being okay with not following the crowd, how to get better at trusting your instincts, and the value of taking risks and being open to uncertainty. 



About Madhavi: 

Madhavi Shankar is the Co-Founder and CEO of SpaceBasic, an app that helps hostels, universities and student housing communities automate everyday communication and tasks to create a more connected environment. In 2019, Madhavi was named as one of the Top 60 Women Transforming India by the Indian Government and the United Nations.


In 2020, Madhavi was featured on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Enterprise Technology list. 



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]]> Recognise, realise, and move on. That’s how this week’s guest tackles the bad stuff that comes with running a business. And whilst many of us would rather avoid the bad, Madhavi Shankar would much rather run headfirst into it; because to her, risks and mistakes are what make things happen. 


In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Madhavi Shankar, CEO and Co-Founder of SpaceBasic to talk about being okay with not following the crowd, how to get better at trusting your instincts, and the value of taking risks and being open to uncertainty. 



About Madhavi: 

Madhavi Shankar is the Co-Founder and CEO of SpaceBasic, an app that helps hostels, universities and student housing communities automate everyday communication and tasks to create a more connected environment. In 2019, Madhavi was named as one of the Top 60 Women Transforming India by the Indian Government and the United Nations.


In 2020, Madhavi was featured on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Enterprise Technology list. 



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]]> PEERS Trailer PEERS Trailer Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:00:13 GMT 6:23 650bb0cc3bf49b0011eb8016 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/peers-trailer 650bb0cc3bf49b0011eb8016 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 peers-trailer trailer Welcome to the new and improved PEERS — a podcast by BIPOC founders for BIPOC founders. 


Join me, proud biracial Australian and Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Michelle Akhidenor, for soul-enriching conversations with my peers — fellow BIPOC founders. 


Each week, I dive deep into the personal journey of my award-winning guests and unpack who they really are at their core. I ask questions like: Where did they grow up? How has their culture helped or hindered them along the way? What is it really like to be a Person of Colour in business? All of my (and hopefully, your) burning questions answered. 


With every episode, my mission is to create a supportive space to help you pursue your passion and start your business irrespective of the challenges we face as People of Colour. My interviews are honest, vulnerable and above all, human and I am committed to learning right alongside you in real time. 


New episodes of this 8-part Season drop each and every week! 


Thank you for being here, peers. 

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]]> Welcome to the new and improved PEERS — a podcast by BIPOC founders for BIPOC founders. 


Join me, proud biracial Australian and Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, Michelle Akhidenor, for soul-enriching conversations with my peers — fellow BIPOC founders. 


Each week, I dive deep into the personal journey of my award-winning guests and unpack who they really are at their core. I ask questions like: Where did they grow up? How has their culture helped or hindered them along the way? What is it really like to be a Person of Colour in business? All of my (and hopefully, your) burning questions answered. 


With every episode, my mission is to create a supportive space to help you pursue your passion and start your business irrespective of the challenges we face as People of Colour. My interviews are honest, vulnerable and above all, human and I am committed to learning right alongside you in real time. 


New episodes of this 8-part Season drop each and every week! 


Thank you for being here, peers. 

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]]> #247. 33 Female Founders on the Value of Pursuing Your Passion #247. 33 Female Founders on the Value of Pursuing Your Passion Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:00:22 GMT 39:10 6424e771bfe1710011a09b41 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/247-33-female-founders-on-the-value-of-pursuing-your-passion 6424e771bfe1710011a09b41 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 247-33-female-founders-on-the-value-of-pursuing-your-passion full From waking up every day energized to feeling happy and fulfilled, there are plenty of reasons why pursuing your passion is worth the hustle. But when the grind gets tough, we need a little bit of motivation, and a whole lot of optimism, to keep us going on our entrepreneurial journey. If you’re searching for some encouragement right now — don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. 


In this special bonus episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’ve pulled together the ultimate, inspirational highlight reel featuring 33 amazing female founders answering our forever favorite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about?


Featurette:


Alexa Buckley − Co-Founder of Margaux

Sarah Pierson − Co-Founder of Margaux

Brittany Garth-Freeman − Owner of Pinq Inc.

Kaeya Majmundar − Founder and CEO of Swaypay

Meika Hollender − SVP on Marketing of Nara Organics

Gemma Sole − Director of Product Marketing of Incremental

Natasha Takahashi − Co-Founder & COO of School of Bots

Kim Patel − COO of Break the Love

Jessica Wolf − CEO & Co-Founder of Skye

Alexa DePasquale − Director of Strategy of Bullish Inc.

Vanessa Pham − Co-Founder of Omsom

Nina Faulhaber − Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Aday

Maxxie Goldstein − Founder & CEO of MEYVYN

Vanessa Stofenmacher − Founder of Silent Opus

Eva Chan − Co-Founder of Launch Pop

Kim Pham − Co-Founder of Omsom

Nikita Gupta − Co-Founder & CTO of Symba

Andra Vaduva − Founder of Hiboo

Xenia Muntean − Co-Founder & CEO of Planable

Yulkendy Valdez − Product Manager of Visbile Hands

Kim Kaupe − Bright Ideas Only

Sophia Danner-Okotie − Founder of Besida LLC

Liz Klinger − Co-Founder & CEO of Lioness

Rachel Carpenter − Founder & CEO of Intrinio

Rooshy Roy − Founder & CEO of AAVRANI

Sarah Chen − Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Beyond The Billion

Shireen Jaffer − Co-Founder & CEO of Edvo

Adelle Archer − CEO & Co-Founder of Eterneva

Shilpa Yarlagadda − Founder & CEO of Shiffon Co.

Allison Lee − Founder & CEO of Hemster

Jenn Chin − Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of Toybox Labs

Emma Bates − Co-Founder & CEO of Diem

Carly Mednick − Founder & COO of Monday Talent



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]]> From waking up every day energized to feeling happy and fulfilled, there are plenty of reasons why pursuing your passion is worth the hustle. But when the grind gets tough, we need a little bit of motivation, and a whole lot of optimism, to keep us going on our entrepreneurial journey. If you’re searching for some encouragement right now — don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. 


In this special bonus episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’ve pulled together the ultimate, inspirational highlight reel featuring 33 amazing female founders answering our forever favorite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about?


Featurette:


Alexa Buckley − Co-Founder of Margaux

Sarah Pierson − Co-Founder of Margaux

Brittany Garth-Freeman − Owner of Pinq Inc.

Kaeya Majmundar − Founder and CEO of Swaypay

Meika Hollender − SVP on Marketing of Nara Organics

Gemma Sole − Director of Product Marketing of Incremental

Natasha Takahashi − Co-Founder & COO of School of Bots

Kim Patel − COO of Break the Love

Jessica Wolf − CEO & Co-Founder of Skye

Alexa DePasquale − Director of Strategy of Bullish Inc.

Vanessa Pham − Co-Founder of Omsom

Nina Faulhaber − Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Aday

Maxxie Goldstein − Founder & CEO of MEYVYN

Vanessa Stofenmacher − Founder of Silent Opus

Eva Chan − Co-Founder of Launch Pop

Kim Pham − Co-Founder of Omsom

Nikita Gupta − Co-Founder & CTO of Symba

Andra Vaduva − Founder of Hiboo

Xenia Muntean − Co-Founder & CEO of Planable

Yulkendy Valdez − Product Manager of Visbile Hands

Kim Kaupe − Bright Ideas Only

Sophia Danner-Okotie − Founder of Besida LLC

Liz Klinger − Co-Founder & CEO of Lioness

Rachel Carpenter − Founder & CEO of Intrinio

Rooshy Roy − Founder & CEO of AAVRANI

Sarah Chen − Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Beyond The Billion

Shireen Jaffer − Co-Founder & CEO of Edvo

Adelle Archer − CEO & Co-Founder of Eterneva

Shilpa Yarlagadda − Founder & CEO of Shiffon Co.

Allison Lee − Founder & CEO of Hemster

Jenn Chin − Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of Toybox Labs

Emma Bates − Co-Founder & CEO of Diem

Carly Mednick − Founder & COO of Monday Talent



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]]> #246. The Co-Founder of VIPER on Believing in your Intuition #246. The Co-Founder of VIPER on Believing in your Intuition Sun, 26 Mar 2023 20:00:14 GMT 35:25 6413ab8bafebe000109a63df false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/246-the-co-founder-of-viper-on-believing-in-your-intuition 6413ab8bafebe000109a63df 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 246-the-co-founder-of-viper-on-believing-in-your-intuition full They say independent thinkers make great leaders. They’re confident in themselves, their problem-solving skills and the new ideas they often bring to the table. This week’s guest was raised to think for herself above all else, so nothing was going to stop her from doing what she thought was best for her — and that just happened to be becoming an entrepreneur.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’re joined by Celeste Durve, Co-Founder of VIPER to talk about tackling social media addiction, knowing when it’s time to grow and evolve your business, and the unexpected loneliness that can come with being an entrepreneur. 

 

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]]> They say independent thinkers make great leaders. They’re confident in themselves, their problem-solving skills and the new ideas they often bring to the table. This week’s guest was raised to think for herself above all else, so nothing was going to stop her from doing what she thought was best for her — and that just happened to be becoming an entrepreneur.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’re joined by Celeste Durve, Co-Founder of VIPER to talk about tackling social media addiction, knowing when it’s time to grow and evolve your business, and the unexpected loneliness that can come with being an entrepreneur. 

 

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Connect with Celeste: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celeste-durve-5935a723/

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]]> #245. The Co-Founder and CEO of Eirene on Going with the Flow #245. The Co-Founder and CEO of Eirene on Going with the Flow Sun, 19 Mar 2023 20:00:50 GMT 37:30 64069af21538e80011ca871f false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/245-the-co-founder-and-ceo-of-eirene-on-going-with-the-flow 64069af21538e80011ca871f 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 245-the-co-founder-and-ceo-of-eirene-on-going-with-the-flow full The child of a funeral director and a hospice nurse, this week’s guest had no choice but to grow up surrounded by death. Whilst some may find that frightening, for Mallory Greene it was the catalyst for starting her business — one that aims to normalise grief, and help people build communities to talk about their loss. 

 

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’re joined by Mallory Greene, CEO and Co-Founder of Eirene to talk about how she built up her confidence, the importance of therapy and positive self-talk, and why going with the flow is the best way to go. 

 

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]]> The child of a funeral director and a hospice nurse, this week’s guest had no choice but to grow up surrounded by death. Whilst some may find that frightening, for Mallory Greene it was the catalyst for starting her business — one that aims to normalise grief, and help people build communities to talk about their loss. 

 

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’re joined by Mallory Greene, CEO and Co-Founder of Eirene to talk about how she built up her confidence, the importance of therapy and positive self-talk, and why going with the flow is the best way to go. 

 

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]]> #244. The CEO and Founder of jack and annie’s on Accepting the Unknown #244. The CEO and Founder of jack and annie’s on Accepting the Unknown Sun, 12 Mar 2023 20:00:59 GMT 29:47 6406986654937500119c95f3 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/244-the-ceo-and-founder-of-jack-and-annies-on-accepting-the- 6406986654937500119c95f3 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 244-the-ceo-and-founder-of-jack-and-annies-on-accepting-the- bonus On the walk of life, we all inevitably reach a fork in the road. A moment where we have to make a choice and decide which direction we want to take. When this week’s guest reached that fork, she had two options — become a doctor: just like her parents, just like she’d always planned, or pursue the uncertain unknown that is entrepreneurship. Spoiler alert: she picked the latter and still ended up improving people’s lives. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’re joined by Annie Ryu, CEO and Founder of jack and annie’s, to talk about navigating difficult decisions, the first steps to take when started a business and how to find purpose and clarity when you’re faced with the unknown. 


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Connect with Annie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annieryu/

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]]> On the walk of life, we all inevitably reach a fork in the road. A moment where we have to make a choice and decide which direction we want to take. When this week’s guest reached that fork, she had two options — become a doctor: just like her parents, just like she’d always planned, or pursue the uncertain unknown that is entrepreneurship. Spoiler alert: she picked the latter and still ended up improving people’s lives. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’re joined by Annie Ryu, CEO and Founder of jack and annie’s, to talk about navigating difficult decisions, the first steps to take when started a business and how to find purpose and clarity when you’re faced with the unknown. 


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Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out jack & annie's: https://www.jackandannies.com/

Follow jack & annie's on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jack-and-annies/

Follow jack & annie's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackandannies

Follow jack & annie's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackandannies/

Follow jack & annie's on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackandannies

Connect with Annie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annieryu/

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]]> #243. The Founder of Aluuka on The Power of Self-Love #243. The Founder of Aluuka on The Power of Self-Love Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:00:31 GMT 29:06 63fd3e666c3fc00011ab6c15 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/243-the-founder-of-aluuka-on-the-power-of-self-love 63fd3e666c3fc00011ab6c15 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 243-the-founder-of-aluuka-on-the-power-of-self-love full Let’s be real — running a business is tough; but this week’s guest is so passionate about helping people, she runs 3. No big deal. Crediting the drive that comes with being an immigrant and her upbringing in the impoverished Democratic Republic of Congo, Nohémie Mawaka is putting health and tech hand-in-hand to support her people — and she’s only just getting started. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’re joined by serial entrepreneur and Founder of Aluuka, Nohémie Mawaka, to talk about how she cultivates confidence and self-love, tackles burn-out and how your mind is your most powerful muscle. 


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Check out Aluuka: https://www.aluuka.com/

Check out Lubembo: https://lubembo.co/

Follow Lubembo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lubembo.co/

Connect with Nohemie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nohemie-mawaka/

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]]> Let’s be real — running a business is tough; but this week’s guest is so passionate about helping people, she runs 3. No big deal. Crediting the drive that comes with being an immigrant and her upbringing in the impoverished Democratic Republic of Congo, Nohémie Mawaka is putting health and tech hand-in-hand to support her people — and she’s only just getting started. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’re joined by serial entrepreneur and Founder of Aluuka, Nohémie Mawaka, to talk about how she cultivates confidence and self-love, tackles burn-out and how your mind is your most powerful muscle. 


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Check out Aluuka: https://www.aluuka.com/

Check out Lubembo: https://lubembo.co/

Follow Lubembo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lubembo.co/

Connect with Nohemie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nohemie-mawaka/

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]]> #242. The Founder and CEO of Ethically on Refinding your Identity after Failure #242. The Founder and CEO of Ethically on Refinding your Identity after Failure Sun, 26 Feb 2023 20:00:36 GMT 31:57 63eeb7a0ccc64c0010e99a6b false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/241-the-founder-and-ceo-of-ethically-on-refinding-your-ident 63eeb7a0ccc64c0010e99a6b 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 241-the-founder-and-ceo-of-ethically-on-refinding-your-ident full After working as an investment banker and helping other entrepreneurs with their passion projects, this week’s guest figured it was time to throw her hat in the ring too. And even though her first company flatlined, Jada McLean wasn’t about to let a little failure stop her from tackling the biggest crisis of our generation and creating a more sustainable world for all. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’re joined by Jada McLean, CEO and Founder of Ethically to talk about how to make the all-important leap into full-time entrepreneurship, getting back up after you fail, and finding what sets your soul on fire.


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Check out Ethically: https://joinethically.com/

Follow Ethically on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Join.Ethically/

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Follow Ethically on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joinethically/

Follow Ethically on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinethically/

Connect with Jada: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jada-mclean-b6548873/

Email Jada at: jada@joinethically.com

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]]> After working as an investment banker and helping other entrepreneurs with their passion projects, this week’s guest figured it was time to throw her hat in the ring too. And even though her first company flatlined, Jada McLean wasn’t about to let a little failure stop her from tackling the biggest crisis of our generation and creating a more sustainable world for all. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’re joined by Jada McLean, CEO and Founder of Ethically to talk about how to make the all-important leap into full-time entrepreneurship, getting back up after you fail, and finding what sets your soul on fire.


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Check out Ethically: https://joinethically.com/

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Follow Ethically on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinethically/

Follow Ethically on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joinethically/

Follow Ethically on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinethically/

Connect with Jada: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jada-mclean-b6548873/

Email Jada at: jada@joinethically.com

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]]> #241. The Co-Founder and CEO of Social Cipher on the Importance of Investing in Yourself #241. The Co-Founder and CEO of Social Cipher on the Importance of Investing in Yourself Sun, 19 Feb 2023 20:00:38 GMT 35:30 63e990965c30a700109f9fff false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/241-the-co-founder-and-ceo-of-social-cipher-on-the-importanc 63e990965c30a700109f9fff 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 241-the-co-founder-and-ceo-of-social-cipher-on-the-importanc full Navigating adolescence is tough, and it can be especially hard for neurodivergent people. This week’s guest can relate — having been diagnosed with autism and ADHD at age 14. What she didn’t know, however, was that overcoming the mental health and social challenges that many autistic youth face would not only lead her to find her people, but also her mission. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’re joined by Vanessa Castañeda Gill, CEO and Co-Founder of Social Cipher to discuss getting comfy with change, overcoming self-sabotage and the dreaded scarcity mindset, and the power of finding your tribe.


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Follow Social Cipher on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialCipherGame

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]]> Navigating adolescence is tough, and it can be especially hard for neurodivergent people. This week’s guest can relate — having been diagnosed with autism and ADHD at age 14. What she didn’t know, however, was that overcoming the mental health and social challenges that many autistic youth face would not only lead her to find her people, but also her mission. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we’re joined by Vanessa Castañeda Gill, CEO and Co-Founder of Social Cipher to discuss getting comfy with change, overcoming self-sabotage and the dreaded scarcity mindset, and the power of finding your tribe.


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Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Social Cipher: https://www.socialciphergame.com/

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Follow Social Cipher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialcipher/

Follow Social Cipher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-cipher/

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]]> #240. The Co-Founder of Real World Scholars on Escaping the Dark Place #240. The Co-Founder of Real World Scholars on Escaping the Dark Place Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:00:52 GMT 36:02 63e033c1e27ff70011c6d2e8 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/240-the-co-founder-of-real-world-scholars-on-escaping-the-da 63e033c1e27ff70011c6d2e8 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 240-the-co-founder-of-real-world-scholars-on-escaping-the-da full As a facilitator for student-aged entrepreneurs, it’s not surprising that this week’s guest is a fount of practical knowledge about growing in the independent business space. But practical lessons, like finding your people, prioritising relationships, and taking time for yourself can only get you so far. You need to learn how to find “the energy” which pushes you forward, even when it’s not fun, and even when it’s not lucrative.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Co-Founder of Real Work Scholars Elyse Burden joins the podcast to discuss letting some projects die, finding wellness and balance, and working for yourself rather than proving yourself to others.


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]]> As a facilitator for student-aged entrepreneurs, it’s not surprising that this week’s guest is a fount of practical knowledge about growing in the independent business space. But practical lessons, like finding your people, prioritising relationships, and taking time for yourself can only get you so far. You need to learn how to find “the energy” which pushes you forward, even when it’s not fun, and even when it’s not lucrative.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Co-Founder of Real Work Scholars Elyse Burden joins the podcast to discuss letting some projects die, finding wellness and balance, and working for yourself rather than proving yourself to others.


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Follow Real World Scholars on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rwscholars

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Connect with Elyse: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elyse-burden/

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]]> #239. Lifelong Entrepreneur and Founder of Metaintro on Innovating in Web3 #239. Lifelong Entrepreneur and Founder of Metaintro on Innovating in Web3 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 20:00:16 GMT 35:46 63db394e31e79a0011ec4b53 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/239-lifelong-entrepreneur-and-founder-of-metaintro-on-innova 63db394e31e79a0011ec4b53 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 239-lifelong-entrepreneur-and-founder-of-metaintro-on-innova full For Lacey Kaelani, a 9-5 work day was never the dream. And even when it was a reality, her parents were in her ear, giving her business ideas and telling her it was time to follow the dream of entrepreneurship that had permeated throughout her entire life. But for Lacey, the hardest choice wasn’t committing to a less traditional career, it was the transition from whiteboard to product, a process she laments is one of the most difficult parts of going out on your own.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Web3 pioneer Lacey joins the podcast to discuss taking your internal monologue seriously, the logistics of selling one start-up and securing millions in funding for another, and the difficulties of hiring in the Web3 space.


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Check out Metaintro: https://www.metaintro.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metaintro

Connect with Lacey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceykaelani/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

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]]> For Lacey Kaelani, a 9-5 work day was never the dream. And even when it was a reality, her parents were in her ear, giving her business ideas and telling her it was time to follow the dream of entrepreneurship that had permeated throughout her entire life. But for Lacey, the hardest choice wasn’t committing to a less traditional career, it was the transition from whiteboard to product, a process she laments is one of the most difficult parts of going out on your own.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Web3 pioneer Lacey joins the podcast to discuss taking your internal monologue seriously, the logistics of selling one start-up and securing millions in funding for another, and the difficulties of hiring in the Web3 space.


Discover more:


Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Metaintro: https://www.metaintro.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/metaintro

Connect with Lacey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceykaelani/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

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]]> #238. The Co-Founder of Overwatch Data on How Gratitude Helps Creativity #238. The Co-Founder of Overwatch Data on How Gratitude Helps Creativity Sun, 29 Jan 2023 20:00:20 GMT 28:13 63d3139bb1fb4d0011d369c7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/238-the-co-founder-of-overwatch-data-on-how-gratitude-helps- 63d3139bb1fb4d0011d369c7 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 238-the-co-founder-of-overwatch-data-on-how-gratitude-helps- full Zara Perumal has always been grateful: of her supportive parents who embraced her love of computer science, to her career opportunities earned at places like Google. But most of all, she was grateful that she got to the position to fully follow and realise her dreams by founding Overwatch Data.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Zara Perumal joins the podcast to discuss the dangers of believing your own hype, the importance of gratitude, and how learning to surf reminded her of the importance of being comfortable being uncomfortable.


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]]> Zara Perumal has always been grateful: of her supportive parents who embraced her love of computer science, to her career opportunities earned at places like Google. But most of all, she was grateful that she got to the position to fully follow and realise her dreams by founding Overwatch Data.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Zara Perumal joins the podcast to discuss the dangers of believing your own hype, the importance of gratitude, and how learning to surf reminded her of the importance of being comfortable being uncomfortable.


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Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Overwatch Data: https://www.overwatchdata.io/

Connect with Zara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zperumal/

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]]> #237. The Co-Founder of Chiyo on Uniting the Past and Present #237. The Co-Founder of Chiyo on Uniting the Past and Present Sun, 22 Jan 2023 20:00:18 GMT 30:32 63cb505e8fa4280010aff433 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/237-the-co-founder-of-chiyo-on-uniting-the-past-and-present 63cb505e8fa4280010aff433 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 237-the-co-founder-of-chiyo-on-uniting-the-past-and-present full It’s unlikely “entrepreneur” was your first job. It probably took you a while to get there: keeping yourself afloat while you honed your passions and direction. But time spent learning isn’t time wasted.  When it came time to start her own venture, this week’s guest found she’d already learned the skills she needed along the way.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Irene Liu joins the podcast to discuss the good work of Chiyo: a food delivery service that provides pregnancy and postpartum meals that combine Eastern medicinal practice with Western nutrition.


Irene shares how a messy career narrative gave her the skills she needed to run her company, how COVID was a blessing for a catering service looking to hire out-of-work chefs, and how she found the ultimate fulfilment in following a pursuit that allowed her to directly help people.


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Check out Chiyo: https://wearechiyo.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearechiyo/

Connect with Irene: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ireneliu17/

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]]> It’s unlikely “entrepreneur” was your first job. It probably took you a while to get there: keeping yourself afloat while you honed your passions and direction. But time spent learning isn’t time wasted.  When it came time to start her own venture, this week’s guest found she’d already learned the skills she needed along the way.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Irene Liu joins the podcast to discuss the good work of Chiyo: a food delivery service that provides pregnancy and postpartum meals that combine Eastern medicinal practice with Western nutrition.


Irene shares how a messy career narrative gave her the skills she needed to run her company, how COVID was a blessing for a catering service looking to hire out-of-work chefs, and how she found the ultimate fulfilment in following a pursuit that allowed her to directly help people.


Discover more:


Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Chiyo: https://wearechiyo.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearechiyo/

Connect with Irene: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ireneliu17/

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]]> #236. The Co-Founder of Icarus Media on Starting a Business on a Shoestring Budget #236. The Co-Founder of Icarus Media on Starting a Business on a Shoestring Budget Sun, 15 Jan 2023 20:00:48 GMT 33:22 63c365a165fcd300102d2025 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/236-the-co-founder-of-icarus-media-on-starting-a-business-on 63c365a165fcd300102d2025 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 236-the-co-founder-of-icarus-media-on-starting-a-business-on full How can you help the world around you, Peers? It’s a question we ask ourselves often, but the answer can usually be found right in our backyard.


In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Lach Baniya, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Icarus Media. While she founded her media company in 2013, she had to overcome many hurdles including responding to the crises in Myanmar, to ultimately take her business to the next level. 


In this ep, Lach shares how she empowers the women of Myanmar through her portfolio of digital publications, why education is the gateway to freedom, and why your Plan A may not always be what’s best for you.


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Check out GandaWin: https://www.gandawin.net/

Connect with Lach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachbaniya/

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]]> How can you help the world around you, Peers? It’s a question we ask ourselves often, but the answer can usually be found right in our backyard.


In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Lach Baniya, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Icarus Media. While she founded her media company in 2013, she had to overcome many hurdles including responding to the crises in Myanmar, to ultimately take her business to the next level. 


In this ep, Lach shares how she empowers the women of Myanmar through her portfolio of digital publications, why education is the gateway to freedom, and why your Plan A may not always be what’s best for you.


Discover more:


Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out GandaWin: https://www.gandawin.net/

Connect with Lach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachbaniya/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

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]]> #235. The Co-Founder of BindiMaps on Giving Back Before Moving On #235. The Co-Founder of BindiMaps on Giving Back Before Moving On Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:00:55 GMT 34:06 63af7f144722fa0011c28175 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/235-the-co-founder-of-bindimaps-on-giving-back-before-moving 63af7f144722fa0011c28175 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 235-the-co-founder-of-bindimaps-on-giving-back-before-moving full In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the luxury and glamour of social media. While everyone may be living their best lives, it’s often not the full picture and honestly, it’s not what’s really important. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we sit down with Mladen Jovanovic, the Co-Founder of BindiMaps, an Australian tech startup that helps the visually impaired navigate unfamiliar or complex indoor spaces with a navigational mobile app. 



Mladen shares the importance of unplugging from social media, how many failures it took to launch BindiMaps, and why we should think about giving back in order to find fulfilment.


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Check out BindiMaps: https://bindimaps.com/

Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/BindiMaps

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/bindimaps/

Connect with Mladen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mladen-jovanovic/

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]]> In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the luxury and glamour of social media. While everyone may be living their best lives, it’s often not the full picture and honestly, it’s not what’s really important. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we sit down with Mladen Jovanovic, the Co-Founder of BindiMaps, an Australian tech startup that helps the visually impaired navigate unfamiliar or complex indoor spaces with a navigational mobile app. 



Mladen shares the importance of unplugging from social media, how many failures it took to launch BindiMaps, and why we should think about giving back in order to find fulfilment.


Discover more:


Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out BindiMaps: https://bindimaps.com/

Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/BindiMaps

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/bindimaps/

Connect with Mladen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mladen-jovanovic/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

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]]> #234. The Head of Amrutam on Embracing the Path You’re Presented With #234. The Head of Amrutam on Embracing the Path You’re Presented With Sun, 01 Jan 2023 20:00:21 GMT 26:30 639faf0dca72510011c6f9ff false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/234-the-head-of-amrutam-on-embracing-the-path-youre-presente 639faf0dca72510011c6f9ff 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 234-the-head-of-amrutam-on-embracing-the-path-youre-presente full When has life dealt you a rogue hand, peers? While at the time it can feel unfair or pull you away from your current path, sometimes that seemingly random hand can lead you to great things. 


Today’s guest Stuti Gupta discovered this when her father became ill and struggled to continue with his flailing ayurvedic healthcare company. Stuti returned to her home town with her brother and cared for both her father and the family business. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, the head of Amrutam shares how she evolved her father’s company from sinking to soaring, and why community can be a tool for healing.


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Check out Amrutam: https://amrutam.co.in/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AmrutamOfficial/

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/amrutamofficial/

Connect with Stuti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuti-ashok-gupta-973a23105/

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]]> When has life dealt you a rogue hand, peers? While at the time it can feel unfair or pull you away from your current path, sometimes that seemingly random hand can lead you to great things. 


Today’s guest Stuti Gupta discovered this when her father became ill and struggled to continue with his flailing ayurvedic healthcare company. Stuti returned to her home town with her brother and cared for both her father and the family business. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, the head of Amrutam shares how she evolved her father’s company from sinking to soaring, and why community can be a tool for healing.


Discover more:


Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Amrutam: https://amrutam.co.in/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AmrutamOfficial/

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/amrutamofficial/

Connect with Stuti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuti-ashok-gupta-973a23105/

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]]> <![CDATA[#233. The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: 2022 Recap with The Peers Project Founder & Business Strategist ]]> Sun, 25 Dec 2022 20:00:06 GMT 35:43 639fa70cfff9190011b883b5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/233-the-best-of-times-the-worst-of-times-2022-recap-with-the 639fa70cfff9190011b883b5 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 233-the-best-of-times-the-worst-of-times-2022-recap-with-the full What a year, peers. As 2022 comes to a close and OOO email signatures are beginning to be written, we thought it’d be the perfect time for a recap. In this very special episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, TPP Founder Michelle Akhidenor gets on the other side of the mic. Interviewed by TPP’s Business Strategist Kim Kerton, the duo shares the highs and lows of 2022, why they’re challenging the idea of hustle and what the future of TPP holds. Don’t miss this one.


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Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepeersprojectco

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

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]]> What a year, peers. As 2022 comes to a close and OOO email signatures are beginning to be written, we thought it’d be the perfect time for a recap. In this very special episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, TPP Founder Michelle Akhidenor gets on the other side of the mic. Interviewed by TPP’s Business Strategist Kim Kerton, the duo shares the highs and lows of 2022, why they’re challenging the idea of hustle and what the future of TPP holds. Don’t miss this one.


Discover more:


Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out The Peers Project: https://thepeersproject.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepeersprojectco

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

Follow on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michakhidenor

Connect with Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/

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]]> #232. The Co-Founder of Ethical Apparel Africa on the Impacts of Gender Inequality #232. The Co-Founder of Ethical Apparel Africa on the Impacts of Gender Inequality Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:00:49 GMT 32:53 638fe5e6014fbe0011e2ed01 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/232-the-co-founder-of-ethical-apparel-africa-on-the-impacts- 638fe5e6014fbe0011e2ed01 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 232-the-co-founder-of-ethical-apparel-africa-on-the-impacts- full When did you notice that the world isn’t what you thought, peers? 


For today’s guest, she grew up surrounded by strong and independent women. It wasn’t until she was 12 years-old when she realised the impact that gender inequalities have on society. But, as a result of her upbringing, Paloma Schackert now dedicates herself to creating jobs for women in the apparel manufacturing industry.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Paloma shares the story of Co-Founding Ethical Apparel Africa, why she’s committing to empowering women to become financially independent, and how she’s helping to close the gender inequality gap.


Discover more:


Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Ethical Apparel Africa: https://www.ethicalapparelafrica.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Ethical-Apparel-Africa

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ethical_apparel/

Connect with Paloma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paloma-schackert

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]]> When did you notice that the world isn’t what you thought, peers? 


For today’s guest, she grew up surrounded by strong and independent women. It wasn’t until she was 12 years-old when she realised the impact that gender inequalities have on society. But, as a result of her upbringing, Paloma Schackert now dedicates herself to creating jobs for women in the apparel manufacturing industry.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Paloma shares the story of Co-Founding Ethical Apparel Africa, why she’s committing to empowering women to become financially independent, and how she’s helping to close the gender inequality gap.


Discover more:


Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Ethical Apparel Africa: https://www.ethicalapparelafrica.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Ethical-Apparel-Africa

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ethical_apparel/

Connect with Paloma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paloma-schackert

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

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]]> #231. The Founder of Rhymes with Reason on Adopting the Pro Athlete Mindset #231. The Founder of Rhymes with Reason on Adopting the Pro Athlete Mindset Sun, 11 Dec 2022 20:00:32 GMT 26:16 6385569279b7b20011006b08 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/231-the-founder-of-rhymes-with-reason-on-adopting-the-pro-at 6385569279b7b20011006b08 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 231-the-founder-of-rhymes-with-reason-on-adopting-the-pro-at full What helps you get through the hard times, peers? For today’s guest, it’s remembering that his purpose is bigger than himself. By focusing on his community and ultimately, his target demographic, Austin Martin is able to get over the roadblocks and continue his mission of helping disadvantaged kids. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we sit down with Austin Martin, the Founder of Rhymes with Reason, an Educational Technology company that helps students learn literacy through their favourite music. 


Austin shares why his own lack of academic motivation led him to think outside of the box, why boredom doesn’t always mean you’re on the wrong path, and how to think bigger than yourself.


Discover more:


Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Rhymes with Reason: https://rhymeswithreason.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/rhymeswithreason1

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/rhymeswithreason/

Connect with Austin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-martin-0975b998/

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]]> What helps you get through the hard times, peers? For today’s guest, it’s remembering that his purpose is bigger than himself. By focusing on his community and ultimately, his target demographic, Austin Martin is able to get over the roadblocks and continue his mission of helping disadvantaged kids. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we sit down with Austin Martin, the Founder of Rhymes with Reason, an Educational Technology company that helps students learn literacy through their favourite music. 


Austin shares why his own lack of academic motivation led him to think outside of the box, why boredom doesn’t always mean you’re on the wrong path, and how to think bigger than yourself.


Discover more:


Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Rhymes with Reason: https://rhymeswithreason.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/rhymeswithreason1

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/rhymeswithreason/

Connect with Austin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-martin-0975b998/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

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]]> #230. The Co-Founder of Neolth on Finding Your Path After Feeling Lost #230. The Co-Founder of Neolth on Finding Your Path After Feeling Lost Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:00:15 GMT 31:53 6385551bc9bee7001143c466 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/230-the-co-founder-of-neolth-on-finding-your-path-after-feel 6385551bc9bee7001143c466 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 230-the-co-founder-of-neolth-on-finding-your-path-after-feel full Are you feeling a bit lost at the moment, peers? Maybe you don’t know where you’re meant to go next or what this moment right here is even leading to. 

This feeling can ring especially true as an entrepreneur. 


In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear the journey of Dr. Katherine Grill, the CEO and co-founder of Neolth, a technology company that provides personalised mental health support to teens through a self-guided platform. While it sounds super impressive (and it is), Dr. Grill never envisioned herself in tech. In fact, she started out studying the creative art of painting.


Hear how Dr. Grill moved from painting to art therapy, to being her own boss and helping countless teens with their mental health, in this week’s ep.


Discover more:


Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Neolth: hhttps://www.neolth.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/neolth/

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/neolth/

Connect with Dr. Grill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-grill-phd/

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]]> Are you feeling a bit lost at the moment, peers? Maybe you don’t know where you’re meant to go next or what this moment right here is even leading to. 

This feeling can ring especially true as an entrepreneur. 


In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear the journey of Dr. Katherine Grill, the CEO and co-founder of Neolth, a technology company that provides personalised mental health support to teens through a self-guided platform. While it sounds super impressive (and it is), Dr. Grill never envisioned herself in tech. In fact, she started out studying the creative art of painting.


Hear how Dr. Grill moved from painting to art therapy, to being her own boss and helping countless teens with their mental health, in this week’s ep.


Discover more:


Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Neolth: hhttps://www.neolth.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/neolth/

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/neolth/

Connect with Dr. Grill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-grill-phd/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

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]]> <![CDATA[#229. The CEO & Co-Founder of Jellatech on Nurturing Your Network]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2022 20:00:56 GMT 29:10 637c04496814fb00118f3d50 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/229-the-ceo-founder-of-jellatech-on-nurturing-your-network 637c04496814fb00118f3d50 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 229-the-ceo-founder-of-jellatech-on-nurturing-your-network full For many of us, we’re taught to move through the world “safely”. Get good grades in order to get a “good” job. Work hard as an employee in order to gain respect and value. 


But what if this traditional way of work and life is outdated? What if it isn’t “safe” at all? 


In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Stephanie Michelsen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Jellatech, a company that aims to use biotechnology to synthesise animal proteins – without killing the animals. 


Stephanie shares why safety is an illusion and that the only constant in life is change, how she discovered the thing that lights her up, and why there’s no right time – so shoot your shot, peers.


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]]> For many of us, we’re taught to move through the world “safely”. Get good grades in order to get a “good” job. Work hard as an employee in order to gain respect and value. 


But what if this traditional way of work and life is outdated? What if it isn’t “safe” at all? 


In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Stephanie Michelsen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Jellatech, a company that aims to use biotechnology to synthesise animal proteins – without killing the animals. 


Stephanie shares why safety is an illusion and that the only constant in life is change, how she discovered the thing that lights her up, and why there’s no right time – so shoot your shot, peers.


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Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Jellatech: https://www.jellatech.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jellatech

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/jellatech.inc/

Connect with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-michelsen-b3554211b/

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]]> #228. The Co-Founder of Brú Finance on Embracing Change #228. The Co-Founder of Brú Finance on Embracing Change Sun, 20 Nov 2022 20:00:05 GMT 27:52 63718484cc535100112dec69 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/228-the-co-founder-of-bru-finance-on-embracing-change 63718484cc535100112dec69 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 228-the-co-founder-of-bru-finance-on-embracing-change full How many times have you felt like you’ve failed, peers? 


Did you know that 20% of startups fail within their first year? This jumps to 60% if you account for the first three years. This isn’t meant to be disheartening, rather, it’s a cold, hard fact that we as entrepreneurs need to be aware of. 


One person who didn’t let this statistic bring them down is Abhishek Bhattacharya, the Co-Founder of Brú Finance. and Whrrl.


Abhishek started three companies before finding success in building India’s first Agri-Fintech Blockchain platform. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Abhishek shares why we need to expect failure, how he gained funding for his company, and why you shouldn't go the distance by yourself. 


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Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Brú Finance: https://bru.finance/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/brufinance/

Youtube Page:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOD3EuZgMKxDAUOCXFBhhEw

Connect with Abishek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhib3012/

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]]> How many times have you felt like you’ve failed, peers? 


Did you know that 20% of startups fail within their first year? This jumps to 60% if you account for the first three years. This isn’t meant to be disheartening, rather, it’s a cold, hard fact that we as entrepreneurs need to be aware of. 


One person who didn’t let this statistic bring them down is Abhishek Bhattacharya, the Co-Founder of Brú Finance. and Whrrl.


Abhishek started three companies before finding success in building India’s first Agri-Fintech Blockchain platform. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Abhishek shares why we need to expect failure, how he gained funding for his company, and why you shouldn't go the distance by yourself. 


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Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Brú Finance: https://bru.finance/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/brufinance/

Youtube Page:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOD3EuZgMKxDAUOCXFBhhEw

Connect with Abishek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhib3012/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG


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]]> #227. The Founder of Hubble on Why our Results are in our Everyday Choices #227. The Founder of Hubble on Why our Results are in our Everyday Choices Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:00:20 GMT 31:29 636af8eef3b309001179110b false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/227-the-founder-of-hubble-on-why-our-results-are-in-our-ever 636af8eef3b309001179110b 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 227-the-founder-of-hubble-on-why-our-results-are-in-our-ever full What was the way of life you witnessed when growing up, peers? 


For today’s guest, Peter Kristianto Widjaja, his parents were self-employed.

It was through seeing the freedom and flexibility they had that made Peter want to take his own leap into the world of business and entrepreneurship. 


In this week’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we chat with the Founder of software construction company, Hubble about leaving your comfort zone, the reality of studying while building a business, and why you have to be passionate to make it work.


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Check out Hubble: https://hubble.build/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Hubble.Build

Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3zzhQAsyl-EzJfXt4IM9fw

Connect with Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkwidjaja/

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]]> What was the way of life you witnessed when growing up, peers? 


For today’s guest, Peter Kristianto Widjaja, his parents were self-employed.

It was through seeing the freedom and flexibility they had that made Peter want to take his own leap into the world of business and entrepreneurship. 


In this week’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we chat with the Founder of software construction company, Hubble about leaving your comfort zone, the reality of studying while building a business, and why you have to be passionate to make it work.


Discover more:

Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Hubble: https://hubble.build/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Hubble.Build

Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3zzhQAsyl-EzJfXt4IM9fw

Connect with Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkwidjaja/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

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]]> #226. The Co-Founder of Agua Bonita on Why There’s Never Going to Be a “Perfect” Time #226. The Co-Founder of Agua Bonita on Why There’s Never Going to Be a “Perfect” Time Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:00:34 GMT 21:21 6361adff90b68400111ca29c false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/226-the-co-founder-of-agua-bonita-on-why-theres-never-going- 6361adff90b68400111ca29c 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 226-the-co-founder-of-agua-bonita-on-why-theres-never-going- full When do you know that it’s time to step out on your own, peers? For today’s guest, Kayla Castañeda, it was losing her job mid-pandemic that made her think, “When life gives you lemons, make aguas frescas.” Now, Kayla is the CEO and Co-Founder of Agua Bonita, a drinks company that sells a take on a delicious Mexican drink.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Kayla shares why there’s never a “perfect” time for anything in life, how her heritage shaped her business, and why everyone can have an opinion but you’re the one building your brand. 


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]]> When do you know that it’s time to step out on your own, peers? For today’s guest, Kayla Castañeda, it was losing her job mid-pandemic that made her think, “When life gives you lemons, make aguas frescas.” Now, Kayla is the CEO and Co-Founder of Agua Bonita, a drinks company that sells a take on a delicious Mexican drink.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Kayla shares why there’s never a “perfect” time for anything in life, how her heritage shaped her business, and why everyone can have an opinion but you’re the one building your brand. 


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]]> #225. The Co-Founder of HomeRoom on When to Take Your Side Hustle Full-Time #225. The Co-Founder of HomeRoom on When to Take Your Side Hustle Full-Time Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:00:39 GMT 23:40 6355d3ccdd5e0e0012da815a false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/225-the-co-founder-of-homeroom-on-when-to-take-your-side-hus 6355d3ccdd5e0e0012da815a 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 225-the-co-founder-of-homeroom-on-when-to-take-your-side-hus full Sometimes in entrepreneurship it can be hard to know when it is the best time to take your side hustle full-time. Sometimes you can tell and other times, it may be decided for you. 


That was the case for today’s guest Michael Tich, the Co-Founder of HomeRoom. In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Michael shares his journey of working on HomeRoom while keeping a full-time job in marketing and data science, as well as how to keep up the energy and momentum as a start-up founder.


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]]> Sometimes in entrepreneurship it can be hard to know when it is the best time to take your side hustle full-time. Sometimes you can tell and other times, it may be decided for you. 


That was the case for today’s guest Michael Tich, the Co-Founder of HomeRoom. In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Michael shares his journey of working on HomeRoom while keeping a full-time job in marketing and data science, as well as how to keep up the energy and momentum as a start-up founder.


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]]> #224. The Co-Founder of Pinkcollar Employment Agency on Chasing Our Value #224. The Co-Founder of Pinkcollar Employment Agency on Chasing Our Value Sun, 23 Oct 2022 20:00:19 GMT 29:18 634f38874faafe0012d534ba false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/224-the-co-founder-of-pinkcollar-employment-agency-n-chasing 634f38874faafe0012d534ba 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 224-the-co-founder-of-pinkcollar-employment-agency-n-chasing full While many of us struggled throughout the COVID pandemic, some industries were almost completely decimated. 


Today’s guest is part of one of them. Sophia Aliza Jamal is the Co-Founder and COO of Pinkcollar Employment Agency, a Malaysian professional migrant worker recruitment agency with ethical sourcing and hiring practices for employers and workers. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Sophia shares how they managed a migrant agency through border closures and lockdowns, why we should listen to the voice inside us as it grows louder, and how to choose hope during the dark days. 


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]]> While many of us struggled throughout the COVID pandemic, some industries were almost completely decimated. 


Today’s guest is part of one of them. Sophia Aliza Jamal is the Co-Founder and COO of Pinkcollar Employment Agency, a Malaysian professional migrant worker recruitment agency with ethical sourcing and hiring practices for employers and workers. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Sophia shares how they managed a migrant agency through border closures and lockdowns, why we should listen to the voice inside us as it grows louder, and how to choose hope during the dark days. 


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]]> #223. The Co-Founder of Footsteps Bangladesh on Solving Huge World Problems #223. The Co-Founder of Footsteps Bangladesh on Solving Huge World Problems Sun, 16 Oct 2022 20:00:25 GMT 32:44 6344b5ea7583ef00118dd978 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/22-the-founder-of-window-dreams-productions-o 6344b5ea7583ef00118dd978 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 22-the-founder-of-window-dreams-productions-o full When have you turned a failure into a lesson, peers? 

For today’s guest it was when he thought he was doing the “right” thing that a major breakthrough arrived. A breakthrough that would change the course of his life and business. 


In this fascinating episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Shah Rafayat Chowdhury, the Co-Founder of Footsteps Bangladesh shares how he created an organisation that’s restructuring communities, his journey with experience-based charity work, as well as figuring out how to solve these big world problems.


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]]> When have you turned a failure into a lesson, peers? 

For today’s guest it was when he thought he was doing the “right” thing that a major breakthrough arrived. A breakthrough that would change the course of his life and business. 


In this fascinating episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Shah Rafayat Chowdhury, the Co-Founder of Footsteps Bangladesh shares how he created an organisation that’s restructuring communities, his journey with experience-based charity work, as well as figuring out how to solve these big world problems.


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]]> #222. The Founder of Window Dreams Productions on Getting Clear on Your Impact #222. The Founder of Window Dreams Productions on Getting Clear on Your Impact Sun, 09 Oct 2022 20:00:18 GMT 34:53 633a2778b7ce3c00129ab6e1 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/222-the-founder-of-window-dreams-productions-on-getting-clea 633a2778b7ce3c00129ab6e1 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 222-the-founder-of-window-dreams-productions-on-getting-clea full Were you bullied in school, peers? Are you being bullied as an adult? There’s no denying that bullying can have a profound impact on who we are and how we move through the world. 


This was certainly the case for today’s guest, model-turned-filmmaker, Shreya Patel. As the only person of colour in her school in Canada, Shreya felt the cruelty of people from an early age. But rather than letting this define her or crush her spirit, she met up with the bullies ten years on as the best version of herself. Not for them, but for herself. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, the Founder of Window Dreams Productions shares how she overcame her tormentors, why your “private victories” are so important, and how she navigated white systems and structures as a person of colour. 


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]]> Were you bullied in school, peers? Are you being bullied as an adult? There’s no denying that bullying can have a profound impact on who we are and how we move through the world. 


This was certainly the case for today’s guest, model-turned-filmmaker, Shreya Patel. As the only person of colour in her school in Canada, Shreya felt the cruelty of people from an early age. But rather than letting this define her or crush her spirit, she met up with the bullies ten years on as the best version of herself. Not for them, but for herself. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, the Founder of Window Dreams Productions shares how she overcame her tormentors, why your “private victories” are so important, and how she navigated white systems and structures as a person of colour. 


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]]> #221. The Founder of Hand-n-Hand Support on the Toxic Taboos of the Medical Industry #221. The Founder of Hand-n-Hand Support on the Toxic Taboos of the Medical Industry Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:00:25 GMT 37:43 63352a884b37860012f49ffa false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/221-the-founder-of-hand-n-hand-support-on-the-toxic-taboos-o 63352a884b37860012f49ffa 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 221-the-founder-of-hand-n-hand-support-on-the-toxic-taboos-o full As a child, today’s guest Tahnee Bridson suffered from worry and anxiety. But it wasn’t until Tahnee was a medical student that she really began to take note of her mental and physical health. After pushing it too far, Tahnee ended up going from a student working in a hospital to a patient, under the care of her colleagues and friends. 


This was just one of the experiences that led Tahnee to found Hand-n-Hand Peer Support. A free and confidential service for medical professionals who are struggling from burnout and trauma. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we sit down with the 2022 Queensland Young Australian of the Year, as she shares the importance of taking care of yourself first, how to shrug off people’s opinions (particularly when in a small rural town), and why you should make a change, even when you don’t feel ready to.


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]]> As a child, today’s guest Tahnee Bridson suffered from worry and anxiety. But it wasn’t until Tahnee was a medical student that she really began to take note of her mental and physical health. After pushing it too far, Tahnee ended up going from a student working in a hospital to a patient, under the care of her colleagues and friends. 


This was just one of the experiences that led Tahnee to found Hand-n-Hand Peer Support. A free and confidential service for medical professionals who are struggling from burnout and trauma. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we sit down with the 2022 Queensland Young Australian of the Year, as she shares the importance of taking care of yourself first, how to shrug off people’s opinions (particularly when in a small rural town), and why you should make a change, even when you don’t feel ready to.


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]]> #220. One of Australia’s Most Eminent Immigration Lawyers on Finding Balance #220. One of Australia’s Most Eminent Immigration Lawyers on Finding Balance Sun, 25 Sep 2022 21:00:13 GMT 30:33 632bce243a07510014cf737c false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/220-one-of-australias-most-eminent-immigration-lawyers-on-fi 632bce243a07510014cf737c 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 220-one-of-australias-most-eminent-immigration-lawyers-on-fi full Too often as entrepreneurs, we can attribute our success to luck. But as this episode’s guest reminds us, the road to building something that is ours is a road paved with hard work.


The hard work of finishing your university degree. The hard work of accruing the skills you’ll need in your professional journey. Maybe the hard work of climbing the corporate ladder, or making the money you’ll need to support yourself once you take the plunge. 


The hard work of, in the case of Marial Lewis, moving from Cairo to Tasmania, then ascending from paralegal to partner in the legal world, before making the leap and starting her own firm, Crossover Law Group.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify,  Immigration Lawyer Marial Lewis takes us through the challenges and privileges of a career in the world of law. The piles of work that have to be waded through in order to help your clients, and the reward of being recognised by your professional community.


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  • Check out Crossover Law Group's website: https://crossoverlaw.com.au/
  • Connect with Marial on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marial-lewis/
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]]> Too often as entrepreneurs, we can attribute our success to luck. But as this episode’s guest reminds us, the road to building something that is ours is a road paved with hard work.


The hard work of finishing your university degree. The hard work of accruing the skills you’ll need in your professional journey. Maybe the hard work of climbing the corporate ladder, or making the money you’ll need to support yourself once you take the plunge. 


The hard work of, in the case of Marial Lewis, moving from Cairo to Tasmania, then ascending from paralegal to partner in the legal world, before making the leap and starting her own firm, Crossover Law Group.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify,  Immigration Lawyer Marial Lewis takes us through the challenges and privileges of a career in the world of law. The piles of work that have to be waded through in order to help your clients, and the reward of being recognised by your professional community.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Crossover Law Group's website: https://crossoverlaw.com.au/
  • Connect with Marial on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marial-lewis/
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]]> #219. The Co-Founder of Augmentus on the Road to Independence #219. The Co-Founder of Augmentus on the Road to Independence Sun, 18 Sep 2022 21:00:26 GMT 33:27 63268ca175a7480014de0dd0 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/219-the-co-founder-of-augmentus-on-the-road-to-independence 63268ca175a7480014de0dd0 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 219-the-co-founder-of-augmentus-on-the-road-to-independence full In a classic game of word association, perhaps some of the terms you most readily relate to being an entrepreneur are  “adventure”, “risk” and “reward”. But some terms you maybe don’t consider are “validation” and “quantifiable research”.  


While taking the plunge is an essential step in going out on your own, doing the work is just as essential. Knowing that your venture will succeed beyond your own premonition and dedication, that a market exists for your product or skills, and that people are willing to pay for them.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Daryl Lim Co-Founder of Augmentus takes us through the journey from stable income (pre-venture), bootstrapper, all the way to raising his first round of funding. Daryl explains how his company managed to develop its product through these various stages, and how that landed Augmentus as a world-leading, no-code robotics platform.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Augmentus' website: https://www.augmentus.tech/
  • Follow Augmentus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augmentustech/
  • Connect with Daryl on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryllimyq/
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]]> In a classic game of word association, perhaps some of the terms you most readily relate to being an entrepreneur are  “adventure”, “risk” and “reward”. But some terms you maybe don’t consider are “validation” and “quantifiable research”.  


While taking the plunge is an essential step in going out on your own, doing the work is just as essential. Knowing that your venture will succeed beyond your own premonition and dedication, that a market exists for your product or skills, and that people are willing to pay for them.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Daryl Lim Co-Founder of Augmentus takes us through the journey from stable income (pre-venture), bootstrapper, all the way to raising his first round of funding. Daryl explains how his company managed to develop its product through these various stages, and how that landed Augmentus as a world-leading, no-code robotics platform.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Augmentus' website: https://www.augmentus.tech/
  • Follow Augmentus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augmentustech/
  • Connect with Daryl on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryllimyq/
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]]> #218. LONDON TOUR RECAP: Our Peers2Peers Host With a BTS Look at the London Tour #218. LONDON TOUR RECAP: Our Peers2Peers Host With a BTS Look at the London Tour Sun, 11 Sep 2022 21:00:33 GMT 22:34 631c81542d337f001334e1e9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/218-london-tour-recap-our-peers2peers-host-with-a-bts-look-a 631c81542d337f001334e1e9 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 218-london-tour-recap-our-peers2peers-host-with-a-bts-look-a full Planning a podcast takes work, peers. Planning a podcast across continents and timezones, you guessed it, even more. But sometimes when you’re celebrating a five-year anniversary, you gotta. 


In a very special edition of the Peers2Peers podcast, The Peers Project CEO and Founder Michelle Akhidenor  takes us through what has to happen for an enterprise like the London Tour to come together.


From finding the perfect space (The London Edition in Soho!), finding the guests, and hustling together a UK production crew, if you’re willing to do the work, it can be done. But you’ll need to do your research. And you’ll need some videographers there to document the process.


Or rather, Michelle had to do the research. In this edition, she shares her working with you, so if you’re thinking about hosting a podcast, or intrigued by inter-hemisphere logistics, this episode will save you some serious time.


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  • Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/
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]]> Planning a podcast takes work, peers. Planning a podcast across continents and timezones, you guessed it, even more. But sometimes when you’re celebrating a five-year anniversary, you gotta. 


In a very special edition of the Peers2Peers podcast, The Peers Project CEO and Founder Michelle Akhidenor  takes us through what has to happen for an enterprise like the London Tour to come together.


From finding the perfect space (The London Edition in Soho!), finding the guests, and hustling together a UK production crew, if you’re willing to do the work, it can be done. But you’ll need to do your research. And you’ll need some videographers there to document the process.


Or rather, Michelle had to do the research. In this edition, she shares her working with you, so if you’re thinking about hosting a podcast, or intrigued by inter-hemisphere logistics, this episode will save you some serious time.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out The Peers Project's website: https://thepeersproject.com/
  • Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/
  • Connect with Michelle on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/
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]]> #217. LONDON TOUR: Co-Founder of Caulibox on Sustainable Growth #217. LONDON TOUR: Co-Founder of Caulibox on Sustainable Growth Sun, 04 Sep 2022 21:00:03 GMT 35:40 631194a7b182920012bdf355 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/217-london-tour-co-founder-of-caulibox-on-sustainable-growth 631194a7b182920012bdf355 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 217-london-tour-co-founder-of-caulibox-on-sustainable-growth full Have you ever felt burnt out, peers? It’s an easy trap to fall into. Giving too much of yourself, or blaming yourself for failures completely beyond your control. 


When you’re ambitious, like this week’s guest Josephine Liang, it’s hard to find time to unwind. Which is just one of the reasons it’s so crucial to… go to parties! Not just to unwind, according to Josephine, but to find the people who will become your support network along your business journey.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Josephine Liang Co-Founder of Caulibox discusses how her multicultural background has informed her quest for sustainability, as well as experiencing burnout in some of her previous enterprises, and ultimately the importance of doing what you love with the time you’re given.


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  • Check out CauliBox's website: https://www.wearecauli.com/
  • Follow CauliBox on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearecauli/
  • Connect with Josephine on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephinekliang/
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]]> Have you ever felt burnt out, peers? It’s an easy trap to fall into. Giving too much of yourself, or blaming yourself for failures completely beyond your control. 


When you’re ambitious, like this week’s guest Josephine Liang, it’s hard to find time to unwind. Which is just one of the reasons it’s so crucial to… go to parties! Not just to unwind, according to Josephine, but to find the people who will become your support network along your business journey.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Josephine Liang Co-Founder of Caulibox discusses how her multicultural background has informed her quest for sustainability, as well as experiencing burnout in some of her previous enterprises, and ultimately the importance of doing what you love with the time you’re given.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out CauliBox's website: https://www.wearecauli.com/
  • Follow CauliBox on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearecauli/
  • Connect with Josephine on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephinekliang/
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]]> #216. LONDON TOUR: Female Startup Club Founder Doone Roisin on Distilling Success for Women-in-Progress #216. LONDON TOUR: Female Startup Club Founder Doone Roisin on Distilling Success for Women-in-Progress Sun, 28 Aug 2022 21:00:25 GMT 42:15 6309beb89af1670012331ce6 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/216-london-tour-female-startup-club-founder-doone-roisin-on- 6309beb89af1670012331ce6 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 216-london-tour-female-startup-club-founder-doone-roisin-on- full The third guest on the London Podcast Tour had especially humble beginnings. Growing up in regional Queensland, Doone Roisin learned to hustle, and drew inspiration from her single mum who strived to not just survive, but live the best life she could.


This is what drew Doone to entrepreneurship: the chance to wake up every morning and feel good about what she is doing. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Doone talks about her journey from regional Queensland to media powerhouse and podcasting superstar. The tips and tricks she used to get where she is today, and value she gets from sharing those same tips and tricks with her enormous community of female entrepreneurs, Female Startup Club.

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  • Check out Female Startup Club's website: https://www.femalestartupclub.com/
  • Connect with Doone on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dooneroisin/
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]]> The third guest on the London Podcast Tour had especially humble beginnings. Growing up in regional Queensland, Doone Roisin learned to hustle, and drew inspiration from her single mum who strived to not just survive, but live the best life she could.


This is what drew Doone to entrepreneurship: the chance to wake up every morning and feel good about what she is doing. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Doone talks about her journey from regional Queensland to media powerhouse and podcasting superstar. The tips and tricks she used to get where she is today, and value she gets from sharing those same tips and tricks with her enormous community of female entrepreneurs, Female Startup Club.

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  • Check out Female Startup Club's website: https://www.femalestartupclub.com/
  • Connect with Doone on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dooneroisin/
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]]> #215. LONDON TOUR: The Co-founder of Omolola Jewellery on Decolonialising Jewellery #215. LONDON TOUR: The Co-founder of Omolola Jewellery on Decolonialising Jewellery Sun, 21 Aug 2022 21:00:44 GMT 33:04 62f8b7a7ade29300128fda99 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/215-london-tourthe-co-founder-of-omolola-jewellery-on-decolo 62f8b7a7ade29300128fda99 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 215-london-tourthe-co-founder-of-omolola-jewellery-on-decolo full For many peers, appreciating that you are enough is one of the most  difficult personal goals to achieve. Even if you’re a first generation immigrant who attains a PhD in law, and then goes onto successfully build a brand which unifies a shared history amongst a diverse diaspora through culturally significant jewellery. Even then, you have to be conscious to not let your bad days define your business and your sense of self.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Dr Ope Adegbulu talks us through growing a fulfilling side hustle, rather than a stressful one, and the secret to prioritising your mental health when you’re running a business with your sister: get a therapist, get friends who aren’t in the same field, and get a cat.


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  • Follow Omolola Jewellery on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/omololajewellery/
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]]> For many peers, appreciating that you are enough is one of the most  difficult personal goals to achieve. Even if you’re a first generation immigrant who attains a PhD in law, and then goes onto successfully build a brand which unifies a shared history amongst a diverse diaspora through culturally significant jewellery. Even then, you have to be conscious to not let your bad days define your business and your sense of self.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Dr Ope Adegbulu talks us through growing a fulfilling side hustle, rather than a stressful one, and the secret to prioritising your mental health when you’re running a business with your sister: get a therapist, get friends who aren’t in the same field, and get a cat.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Omolola Jewellery's website: https://www.omololajewellery.com/
  • Follow Omolola Jewellery on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/omololajewellery/
  • Connect with Ope on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ope-adegbulu-61bbb166/
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]]> #214. LONDON TOUR: The Founder of “F*ck Being Humble” on Being Unapologetically Proud #214. LONDON TOUR: The Founder of “F*ck Being Humble” on Being Unapologetically Proud Sun, 14 Aug 2022 21:00:17 GMT 48:02 62f879abd54b3b001244fbcc false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/214-the-founder-of-fck-being-humble-on-being-unapologeticall 62f879abd54b3b001244fbcc 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 214-the-founder-of-fck-being-humble-on-being-unapologeticall full F*ck Being Humble isn’t just a book, it’s a global movement which is peeling away hundreds of years of repression, modesty and societal norms: the idea that certain people, specifically certain types of people, are better seen than heard. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Stefanie Sword-Williams shares the journey of starting a provocative brand in her mid-twenties, the resilience and perseverance paramount to successfully navigating criticism when you’re changing the status-quo, and why she doesn’t listen to the unsolicited advice of “men from Middle-America on Linkedin”.


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]]> F*ck Being Humble isn’t just a book, it’s a global movement which is peeling away hundreds of years of repression, modesty and societal norms: the idea that certain people, specifically certain types of people, are better seen than heard. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Stefanie Sword-Williams shares the journey of starting a provocative brand in her mid-twenties, the resilience and perseverance paramount to successfully navigating criticism when you’re changing the status-quo, and why she doesn’t listen to the unsolicited advice of “men from Middle-America on Linkedin”.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out F*ck Being Humble's website: https://www.fuckbeinghumble.com/
  • Follow F*ck Being Humble on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbeinghumble/
  • Connect with Stefanie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanieswordwilliams/
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]]> #213. The Co-Founder Of AFC Collection On Adapting Your Business #213. The Co-Founder Of AFC Collection On Adapting Your Business Sun, 07 Aug 2022 21:00:00 GMT 32:26 62ef70172a6e4300131071b9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/213the-co-founder-of-afc-collection-on-adapting-your-busines 62ef70172a6e4300131071b9 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 213the-co-founder-of-afc-collection-on-adapting-your-busines full Often when thinking about buying a home, we’re so concerned with purchasing the walls and the roof that filling it with furniture is a second-thought. But what if you could create that “home” feeling as soon as you sign the papers? This feeling is what spurred today’s guest, Audrey Joris into Co-Founding AFC Collection, a modern furniture leasing company. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, the entrepreneur shares the value in being a leader, grasping the gap in the market, and the importance of having people in your network that challenge you.


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  • Check out AFC Collection's website: https://afc-collection.co/-
  • Connect with Audrey on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-joris-439095137/-
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]]> Often when thinking about buying a home, we’re so concerned with purchasing the walls and the roof that filling it with furniture is a second-thought. But what if you could create that “home” feeling as soon as you sign the papers? This feeling is what spurred today’s guest, Audrey Joris into Co-Founding AFC Collection, a modern furniture leasing company. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, the entrepreneur shares the value in being a leader, grasping the gap in the market, and the importance of having people in your network that challenge you.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out AFC Collection's website: https://afc-collection.co/-
  • Connect with Audrey on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-joris-439095137/-
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]]> #212. The Co-Founder Of Fore Transit On Being Intentional In Who You Build With #212. The Co-Founder Of Fore Transit On Being Intentional In Who You Build With Sun, 31 Jul 2022 21:00:36 GMT 38:00 62ddd7c742e35000139a336c false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/212-the-co-founder-of-fore-transit-on-being-intentional-in-w 62ddd7c742e35000139a336c 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 212-the-co-founder-of-fore-transit-on-being-intentional-in-w full Sometimes, being a dual citizen can feel like straddling two worlds. You’re always two halves, identifying with both, and perhaps never fully feeling like you’re “home”. However, being a dual citizen, or simply a citizen of the world, can give you opportunities and values that you’d never have otherwise. 


Today’s guest, Radin Rahimzadeh is an Iranian-American who credits her immigrant parents and citizenship as the reason for her Co-Founding the sustainable transportation company, Fore Transit. In this ep, Radin shares how to harness the immigrant value of gratitude, finding joy in the ecosystem around you, and why we should be giving back 110%. 


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  • Check out Fore Transit's website: https://www.foretransit.io/-
  • Connect with Radin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radinrahimzadeh/-
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]]> Sometimes, being a dual citizen can feel like straddling two worlds. You’re always two halves, identifying with both, and perhaps never fully feeling like you’re “home”. However, being a dual citizen, or simply a citizen of the world, can give you opportunities and values that you’d never have otherwise. 


Today’s guest, Radin Rahimzadeh is an Iranian-American who credits her immigrant parents and citizenship as the reason for her Co-Founding the sustainable transportation company, Fore Transit. In this ep, Radin shares how to harness the immigrant value of gratitude, finding joy in the ecosystem around you, and why we should be giving back 110%. 


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  • Check out Fore Transit's website: https://www.foretransit.io/-
  • Connect with Radin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radinrahimzadeh/-
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]]> #211. Dita Aisyah: The Founder Of Binar Academy On The Disadvantages Of Toxic Productivity #211. Dita Aisyah: The Founder Of Binar Academy On The Disadvantages Of Toxic Productivity Sun, 24 Jul 2022 21:00:31 GMT 39:10 62cb7365e0593a0013fbb33b false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/211-dita-aisyah-the-founder-of-binar-academy-on-the-disadvan 62cb7365e0593a0013fbb33b 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 211-dita-aisyah-the-founder-of-binar-academy-on-the-disadvan full We all know that your experiences as a child shape the course of your adult life. But what if your childhood was made up by ranking systems, competition, and lack of recognition? This was the case for today’s guest, Dita Aisyah. 


Now, Dita is the Co-Founder of learning app, Binar Academy. In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Dita shares how she got out of the toxic productivity loop, why she urges people to make a difference with their one, precious life, and that it’s okay for your priorities to shift.


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  • Check out Binar Academy website: https://www.binaracademy.com//-
  • Follow Binar Academy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/academybinar/-
  • Connect with Dita on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisyah/-
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]]> We all know that your experiences as a child shape the course of your adult life. But what if your childhood was made up by ranking systems, competition, and lack of recognition? This was the case for today’s guest, Dita Aisyah. 


Now, Dita is the Co-Founder of learning app, Binar Academy. In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Dita shares how she got out of the toxic productivity loop, why she urges people to make a difference with their one, precious life, and that it’s okay for your priorities to shift.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Binar Academy website: https://www.binaracademy.com//-
  • Follow Binar Academy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/academybinar/-
  • Connect with Dita on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisyah/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> <![CDATA[#210. Talia Datt: The Founder & Director Of The Social CliQ On Going All In]]> Sun, 17 Jul 2022 21:00:28 GMT 32:59 62cb72ec188c0c0011a19a50 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/210-talia-dattthe-founder-director-of-the-social-cliq-on-goi 62cb72ec188c0c0011a19a50 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 210-talia-dattthe-founder-director-of-the-social-cliq-on-goi full ‘Taking the plunge’, it’s a phrase you hear often but how many examples do we have of people actually doing it? Today’s guest, Talia Datt, did just that when at 22 years old she founded The Social CliQ, a marketing agency specialising in social media. Now, Talia has two businesses, creating her second business, The Content CliQ during the pandemic. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Talia shares how she found the courage to take the entrepreneurial plunge at a young age, how to keep your eyes peeled for life-changing opportunities, and the value of working for free at the start of your entrepreneurial journey.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out The Social CliQ's website: https://www.thesocialcliq.com/-
  • Follow The Social CliQ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialcliq/
  • Connect with Talia on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talia-datt/-
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]]> ‘Taking the plunge’, it’s a phrase you hear often but how many examples do we have of people actually doing it? Today’s guest, Talia Datt, did just that when at 22 years old she founded The Social CliQ, a marketing agency specialising in social media. Now, Talia has two businesses, creating her second business, The Content CliQ during the pandemic. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Talia shares how she found the courage to take the entrepreneurial plunge at a young age, how to keep your eyes peeled for life-changing opportunities, and the value of working for free at the start of your entrepreneurial journey.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out The Social CliQ's website: https://www.thesocialcliq.com/-
  • Follow The Social CliQ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialcliq/
  • Connect with Talia on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talia-datt/-
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]]> #209. Amrutha Vasan: The Co-Founder Of Inspirit On Becoming Okay With Failure #209. Amrutha Vasan: The Co-Founder Of Inspirit On Becoming Okay With Failure Sun, 10 Jul 2022 21:00:16 GMT 36:02 62c2418309d2ba00125e6ca4 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/209-amrutha-vasan-the-co-founder-of-inspirit-on-becoming-oka 62c2418309d2ba00125e6ca4 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 209-amrutha-vasan-the-co-founder-of-inspirit-on-becoming-oka full Have you ever been at the forefront of something, peers? Today’s guest, Amrutha Vasan, was a pioneer of using virtual reality in education settings during her studies at Stanford University. Now, she’s the Co-Founder of Inspirit, a VR company providing K-12 science coursework for students. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Amrutha shares how her experience at school led her to making education more accessible, the culture shock of living between India and the U.S, and the blurred lines around “the fallback option”.


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  • Check out Inspirit's website: https://www.inspiritvr.com/-
  • Follow Inspirit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiritvr/-
  • Connect with Amrutha on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruthavasan/-
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]]> Have you ever been at the forefront of something, peers? Today’s guest, Amrutha Vasan, was a pioneer of using virtual reality in education settings during her studies at Stanford University. Now, she’s the Co-Founder of Inspirit, a VR company providing K-12 science coursework for students. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Amrutha shares how her experience at school led her to making education more accessible, the culture shock of living between India and the U.S, and the blurred lines around “the fallback option”.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Inspirit's website: https://www.inspiritvr.com/-
  • Follow Inspirit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiritvr/-
  • Connect with Amrutha on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruthavasan/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #208. Liam Hardey: The Co-Founder and CEO Of Cellfion On The Power In Pausing #208. Liam Hardey: The Co-Founder and CEO Of Cellfion On The Power In Pausing Sun, 03 Jul 2022 21:00:19 GMT 31:13 62c13f79891ee500120b3862 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/208-liam-hardey-the-co-founder-and-ceo-of-cellfion-on-the-po 62c13f79891ee500120b3862 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 208-liam-hardey-the-co-founder-and-ceo-of-cellfion-on-the-po full What did your childhood give you, peers? For today’s guest, Liam Hardey, his unique childhood spent in elite football gave him skills in discipline, grit, and consistency. Now, Liam is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cellfion, a Swedish start-up company that’s working to transition Earth to clean energy.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Liam shares why your past path can help your future, what it’s like to lead a start-up that has over a decade of research behind it, and how to pick yourself up when you’re down.


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  • Check out Cellfion's website: https://cellfion.se/-
  • Connect with Liam on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-hardey-758659154/-
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]]> What did your childhood give you, peers? For today’s guest, Liam Hardey, his unique childhood spent in elite football gave him skills in discipline, grit, and consistency. Now, Liam is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cellfion, a Swedish start-up company that’s working to transition Earth to clean energy.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Liam shares why your past path can help your future, what it’s like to lead a start-up that has over a decade of research behind it, and how to pick yourself up when you’re down.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Cellfion's website: https://cellfion.se/-
  • Connect with Liam on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-hardey-758659154/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #207. Alexandra Rico-Lloyd: The Founder of Bike Club On Being An “Accidental” Entrepreneur #207. Alexandra Rico-Lloyd: The Founder of Bike Club On Being An “Accidental” Entrepreneur Sun, 26 Jun 2022 21:00:47 GMT 32:22 62b7d79f3df7db0017f17e6f false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/207-alexandra-rico-lloyd-the-founder-of-bike-club-on-being-a 62b7d79f3df7db0017f17e6f 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 207-alexandra-rico-lloyd-the-founder-of-bike-club-on-being-a full While some people have a clear vision for their entrepreneurial journey, many others tend to fall into it. This was certainly the case for today’s guest, Alexandra Rico-Lloyd who claims to be an “accidental” entrepreneur. And while Alexandra started her business with an aim to help children, the Bike Club has now raised over $17 million from investors. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Alexandra shares how her winning idea came about, why you shouldn’t compare yourself with other people’s social media highlight reels, and how to make sure you start your business for the right reasons.


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  • Check out Bike Club's website: https://bikeclub.com/-
  • Follow Bike Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointhebikeclub/-
  • Connect with Alex on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandraricolloyd/-
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]]> While some people have a clear vision for their entrepreneurial journey, many others tend to fall into it. This was certainly the case for today’s guest, Alexandra Rico-Lloyd who claims to be an “accidental” entrepreneur. And while Alexandra started her business with an aim to help children, the Bike Club has now raised over $17 million from investors. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Alexandra shares how her winning idea came about, why you shouldn’t compare yourself with other people’s social media highlight reels, and how to make sure you start your business for the right reasons.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Bike Club's website: https://bikeclub.com/-
  • Follow Bike Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointhebikeclub/-
  • Connect with Alex on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandraricolloyd/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> <![CDATA[#206. Alexia Cooper: The Founder Of Bell Solar & Electrical Systems On The Revolving Doors Of Entrepreneurship]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2022 21:00:37 GMT 38:33 62abb8fe1a3d02001454ac21 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/206-alexia-cooper-the-ceo-of-bell-solar-electrical-systems-o 62abb8fe1a3d02001454ac21 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 206-alexia-cooper-the-ceo-of-bell-solar-electrical-systems-o full You know what they say, peers, you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Whether that’s true or not, there’s no denying that who you’re around can either drain or fill your metaphorical cup. In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, the Founder and CEO of Bell Solar & Electrical Systems Alexia Cooper shares why being around the right people is so important, how she’s lifting up other women in a male dominated field, and why you just need to think about laying the next ‘brick’. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Bell Solar & Electrical Systems's website: https://bellelectricalsystems.com/-
  • Connect with Alexia on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexiancooper/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -

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]]> You know what they say, peers, you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Whether that’s true or not, there’s no denying that who you’re around can either drain or fill your metaphorical cup. In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, the Founder and CEO of Bell Solar & Electrical Systems Alexia Cooper shares why being around the right people is so important, how she’s lifting up other women in a male dominated field, and why you just need to think about laying the next ‘brick’. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Bell Solar & Electrical Systems's website: https://bellelectricalsystems.com/-
  • Connect with Alexia on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexiancooper/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -

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]]> #205. Donte Miller: The Founder Of Village Micro On The “New School” Of Finance #205. Donte Miller: The Founder Of Village Micro On The “New School” Of Finance Sun, 12 Jun 2022 21:00:16 GMT 40:49 62940abca0e2e100142df6ec false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/205-donte-miller-the-founder-of-village-micro-on-the-new-sch 62940abca0e2e100142df6ec 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 205-donte-miller-the-founder-of-village-micro-on-the-new-sch full Today’s ambitious guest wanted a career on Wall Street. Or so he thought. After growing up seeing his grandmother not receive the opportunities she deserved, Donte Miller was aiming high. It wasn’t until he entered the world of old-school finance that he realised that when the system doesn’t work for everyone  – it means it’s not working. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, the Founder of grassroots micro-finance organisation, Village Micro, shares how to gain the courage to figure out your path, powering through the two year “excitement gap”, and using finance for good rather than perpetuating cycles.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Village Micro's website: https://www.villagemicrofund.com/-
  • Follow Village Micro on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villagemicrofund/-
  • Connect with Donte on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donte-miller-9a219357/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> Today’s ambitious guest wanted a career on Wall Street. Or so he thought. After growing up seeing his grandmother not receive the opportunities she deserved, Donte Miller was aiming high. It wasn’t until he entered the world of old-school finance that he realised that when the system doesn’t work for everyone  – it means it’s not working. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, the Founder of grassroots micro-finance organisation, Village Micro, shares how to gain the courage to figure out your path, powering through the two year “excitement gap”, and using finance for good rather than perpetuating cycles.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Village Micro's website: https://www.villagemicrofund.com/-
  • Follow Village Micro on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villagemicrofund/-
  • Connect with Donte on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donte-miller-9a219357/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #204. Lynn Greenberg: The Founder of Pivt On Why We Should All Be Open To Pivoting #204. Lynn Greenberg: The Founder of Pivt On Why We Should All Be Open To Pivoting Sun, 05 Jun 2022 21:00:48 GMT 38:01 62842223def3830014ae6c88 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/204-lynn-greenberg-why-we-should-all-be-open-to-pivoting 62842223def3830014ae6c88 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 204-lynn-greenberg-why-we-should-all-be-open-to-pivoting full How do you come up with business ideas, peers? Is it from sitting in a quiet room ​​— waiting for the moment to come to fruition? Or, is it from finding a solution to an issue you’ve experienced yourself? There’s no right or wrong answers, peers. However, for this week’s guest, Lynn Greenberg, it was through moving to a new city and starting  from  scratch that led her to found the Pivt app in 2019. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Lynn shares how her app pivoted from its original use, why she had to adapt when big investors came knocking, and how entrepreneurship can be the way to make a dent in the world. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Pivt's website: https://www.pivtapp.com/-
  • Follow Pivt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pivtapp/-
  • Connect with Lynn on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-greenberg-3515865a/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> How do you come up with business ideas, peers? Is it from sitting in a quiet room ​​— waiting for the moment to come to fruition? Or, is it from finding a solution to an issue you’ve experienced yourself? There’s no right or wrong answers, peers. However, for this week’s guest, Lynn Greenberg, it was through moving to a new city and starting  from  scratch that led her to found the Pivt app in 2019. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Lynn shares how her app pivoted from its original use, why she had to adapt when big investors came knocking, and how entrepreneurship can be the way to make a dent in the world. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Pivt's website: https://www.pivtapp.com/-
  • Follow Pivt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pivtapp/-
  • Connect with Lynn on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-greenberg-3515865a/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> <![CDATA[#203. Carly Mednick: Founder & Partner of Monday Talent On Launching A Start-Up During COVID]]> Sun, 29 May 2022 21:00:36 GMT 39:25 6262001ce8e03a0013a07aae false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/203-carly-mednickceo-of-monday-talent-on-launching-a-start-u 6262001ce8e03a0013a07aae 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 203-carly-mednickceo-of-monday-talent-on-launching-a-start-u full While the early months of 2020 feels like a lifetime ago, it was in fact, just two years ago (crazy, right?). And how much has changed since then? For today’s guest, Carly Mednick, the pandemic proved an opportunity to build something of her own. 


Carly is a Partner and Founder at Monday Talent, a recruitment company that specialises in building diverse teams and achieving equal and inclusive workplaces. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Carly shares how her and her team navigated through the“dark days” of business, taking a leap of faith even when the timing isn’t perfect, and the age-old saying; if you never try, then you’ll never know.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Monday Talent's website: https://www.monday-talent.com/-
  • Follow Monday Talent on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/monday_talent/-
  • Connect with Carly on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-mednick-82297662/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -



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]]> While the early months of 2020 feels like a lifetime ago, it was in fact, just two years ago (crazy, right?). And how much has changed since then? For today’s guest, Carly Mednick, the pandemic proved an opportunity to build something of her own. 


Carly is a Partner and Founder at Monday Talent, a recruitment company that specialises in building diverse teams and achieving equal and inclusive workplaces. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Carly shares how her and her team navigated through the“dark days” of business, taking a leap of faith even when the timing isn’t perfect, and the age-old saying; if you never try, then you’ll never know.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Monday Talent's website: https://www.monday-talent.com/-
  • Follow Monday Talent on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/monday_talent/-
  • Connect with Carly on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-mednick-82297662/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -



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]]> #202. Nelly Cheboi: The Founder Of TechLit Africa On Building A World Without Poverty #202. Nelly Cheboi: The Founder Of TechLit Africa On Building A World Without Poverty Sun, 22 May 2022 21:00:27 GMT 35:52 62620233ff50dd001421389e false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/202-nelly-cheboi-the-founder-of-techlit-africa-on-building-a 62620233ff50dd001421389e 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 202-nelly-cheboi-the-founder-of-techlit-africa-on-building-a full What is your ‘why’, peers? For today’s guest, her ‘why’ has been her whole life. Growing up in a rural Kenyan village, Nelly Cheboi dreamt of a better life for herself and her community. After witnessing the dehumanising effects of poverty, Nelly worked hard to earn a full scholarship to America. Now, she is the Founder of non-profit organisation, Techlit Africa but according to Nelly, her greatest accomplishment is helping children to live a better life. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Nelly shares how her mother passed down her entrepreneurial spirit, the grief of realising your dreams have shifted, and how she’s working on sustainable solutions to poverty.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Techlit Africa's website: https://techlitafrica.org/-
  • Follow Techlit Africa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techlitafrica/-
  • Connect with Nelly on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelly-cheboi/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> What is your ‘why’, peers? For today’s guest, her ‘why’ has been her whole life. Growing up in a rural Kenyan village, Nelly Cheboi dreamt of a better life for herself and her community. After witnessing the dehumanising effects of poverty, Nelly worked hard to earn a full scholarship to America. Now, she is the Founder of non-profit organisation, Techlit Africa but according to Nelly, her greatest accomplishment is helping children to live a better life. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Nelly shares how her mother passed down her entrepreneurial spirit, the grief of realising your dreams have shifted, and how she’s working on sustainable solutions to poverty.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Techlit Africa's website: https://techlitafrica.org/-
  • Follow Techlit Africa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techlitafrica/-
  • Connect with Nelly on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelly-cheboi/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #201. Emma Bates: The Founder of Diem on Making A Concern Into A Community #201. Emma Bates: The Founder of Diem on Making A Concern Into A Community Sun, 15 May 2022 21:00:39 GMT 37:24 6243bd901d00f90014935f8d false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/201-emma-bates-from-a-concern-to-community 6243bd901d00f90014935f8d 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 201-emma-bates-from-a-concern-to-community full It’s one thing to be a woman in business and another to be a young woman in business. From being underestimated to people patronising you, it’s safe to say that you’ve got to develop thick skin – fast. 


After building a profile and growing a following as a teenager, Diem Founder, Emma Bates has experienced the highs and lows of building your own brand and business at a young age. In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, the Founder of the Diem social network shares the pressure of being a woman in business, founding a safe community, and how to get better at putting ourselves out there.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Diem's website: https://www.askdiem.com/-
  • Check out Diem on the app store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/diem-womens-social-platform/id1524855792-
  • Follow Diem on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askdiem/-
  • Connect with Emma on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-bates-288a89a0/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> It’s one thing to be a woman in business and another to be a young woman in business. From being underestimated to people patronising you, it’s safe to say that you’ve got to develop thick skin – fast. 


After building a profile and growing a following as a teenager, Diem Founder, Emma Bates has experienced the highs and lows of building your own brand and business at a young age. In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, the Founder of the Diem social network shares the pressure of being a woman in business, founding a safe community, and how to get better at putting ourselves out there.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Diem's website: https://www.askdiem.com/-
  • Check out Diem on the app store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/diem-womens-social-platform/id1524855792-
  • Follow Diem on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askdiem/-
  • Connect with Emma on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-bates-288a89a0/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #200. Michelle Akhidenor: The Peers Project Founder On The Power Of Persistence #200. Michelle Akhidenor: The Peers Project Founder On The Power Of Persistence Sun, 08 May 2022 21:00:50 GMT 12:03 627778ba64c041001277afad false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/200-michelle-akhidenor-the-peers-project-founder-on-the-powe 627778ba64c041001277afad 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 200-michelle-akhidenor-the-peers-project-founder-on-the-powe full It’s an exciting episode, peers. Today, we are releasing our 200th episode. That’s right. 200 interviews, 200 guests, 200 chances to hear from the best young entrepreneurs around the globe. 


In this week’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Host and Founder Michelle Akhidenor celebrates just how far we’ve come. You won’t want to miss this short but sweet episode, peers.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out The Peers Project's website: https://thepeersproject.com/
  • Connect with Michelle on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> It’s an exciting episode, peers. Today, we are releasing our 200th episode. That’s right. 200 interviews, 200 guests, 200 chances to hear from the best young entrepreneurs around the globe. 


In this week’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Host and Founder Michelle Akhidenor celebrates just how far we’ve come. You won’t want to miss this short but sweet episode, peers.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out The Peers Project's website: https://thepeersproject.com/
  • Connect with Michelle on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #199. Eno Oduok: The Founder of Naija Comm on Seeking Representation #199. Eno Oduok: The Founder of Naija Comm on Seeking Representation Sun, 01 May 2022 21:00:10 GMT 34:22 6243bc8134241c0012e34a99 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/199-eno-oduok-seeking-representation 6243bc8134241c0012e34a99 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 199-eno-oduok-seeking-representation full While many people believe entrepreneurship is all bright lights, networking events, and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists, the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. 


Although only in her early twenties, Eno Oduok has already discovered that entrepreneurship is a marathon – not a sprint. In this episode, the CEO of Naija Comm, an online space that’s showcasing Nigerian creatives, shares her advice for forging your own path, the importance of representation, and why not being a doctor or lawyer doesn’t make you a disappointment.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Naija Comm's website: https://www.naijacomm.org/-
  • Follow Naija Comm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naijacomm/-
  • Connect with Eno on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eno-oduok/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> While many people believe entrepreneurship is all bright lights, networking events, and Forbes 30 Under 30 lists, the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. 


Although only in her early twenties, Eno Oduok has already discovered that entrepreneurship is a marathon – not a sprint. In this episode, the CEO of Naija Comm, an online space that’s showcasing Nigerian creatives, shares her advice for forging your own path, the importance of representation, and why not being a doctor or lawyer doesn’t make you a disappointment.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Naija Comm's website: https://www.naijacomm.org/-
  • Follow Naija Comm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naijacomm/-
  • Connect with Eno on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eno-oduok/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #198. Stephanie Wisner: The Founder of Centivax on Being Willing To Hear ‘No’ #198. Stephanie Wisner: The Founder of Centivax on Being Willing To Hear ‘No’ Sun, 24 Apr 2022 21:00:05 GMT 49:37 6243bb15fe50840012b3e224 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/198-stephanie-wisner-be-willing-to-hear-no 6243bb15fe50840012b3e224 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 198-stephanie-wisner-be-willing-to-hear-no full What have you done to make your dreams a reality, peers? For today’s guest it began with a ‘living room-bedroom’. By sub-letting her one bedroom apartment and literally living in her lounge room,  Stephanie Wisner was able to fund biotech startup, Centivax. Now? 

She’s on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for her contribution to the healthcare industry.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Stephanie shares how people’s perceptions can change overnight, what it was like growing up as a half-Korean American, and why we should all be validating ourselves instead of waiting for others. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Centivax's website: https://www.centivax.com/-
  • Check out Stephanie's book: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Backwards-Biotech-Entrepreneurship-Cutting-Edge-ebook/dp/B09VCRFNPD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KS1NR921FJHL&keywords=stephanie+wisner&qid=1647531909&s=books&sprefix=%2Cstripbooks%2C359&sr=1-1-
  • Connect with Stephanie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-wisner-5aa4556a/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> What have you done to make your dreams a reality, peers? For today’s guest it began with a ‘living room-bedroom’. By sub-letting her one bedroom apartment and literally living in her lounge room,  Stephanie Wisner was able to fund biotech startup, Centivax. Now? 

She’s on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for her contribution to the healthcare industry.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Stephanie shares how people’s perceptions can change overnight, what it was like growing up as a half-Korean American, and why we should all be validating ourselves instead of waiting for others. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Centivax's website: https://www.centivax.com/-
  • Check out Stephanie's book: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Backwards-Biotech-Entrepreneurship-Cutting-Edge-ebook/dp/B09VCRFNPD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KS1NR921FJHL&keywords=stephanie+wisner&qid=1647531909&s=books&sprefix=%2Cstripbooks%2C359&sr=1-1-
  • Connect with Stephanie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-wisner-5aa4556a/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #197. Amy Schultz: The Co-Founder of Bolder on Being Bolder #197. Amy Schultz: The Co-Founder of Bolder on Being Bolder Sun, 17 Apr 2022 21:00:05 GMT 43:25 623025ccfadbd000141f66f6 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/197-amy-schultzbe-bolder 623025ccfadbd000141f66f6 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 197-amy-schultzbe-bolder full Sometimes, a moment comes along that changes the way we think about life. For today’s guest, it was a near-death birthing experience and being tens of thousands of dollars in debt (despite having a stable job) that made her reevaluate everything. 


Amy Schultz is the Co-Founder and Head Money Coach at Bolder, a financial coaching business that’s dedicated to changing the way you think about money. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Amy shares her experience of changing her money mindset, the importance of closing the gender wealth gap, and the consequence of not taking risks. 


Get ready to feel inspired by your money, peers.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Bolder's website: https://www.boldermoney.com/-
  • Check out SmartGirlMoney's website: https://smartgirlmoneycoach.com/-
  • Connect with Amy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyschultzmoneycoach/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> Sometimes, a moment comes along that changes the way we think about life. For today’s guest, it was a near-death birthing experience and being tens of thousands of dollars in debt (despite having a stable job) that made her reevaluate everything. 


Amy Schultz is the Co-Founder and Head Money Coach at Bolder, a financial coaching business that’s dedicated to changing the way you think about money. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Amy shares her experience of changing her money mindset, the importance of closing the gender wealth gap, and the consequence of not taking risks. 


Get ready to feel inspired by your money, peers.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Bolder's website: https://www.boldermoney.com/-
  • Check out SmartGirlMoney's website: https://smartgirlmoneycoach.com/-
  • Connect with Amy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyschultzmoneycoach/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #196. Gabriela Chapa: The Co-Founder of Guesthouse on Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable #196. Gabriela Chapa: The Co-Founder of Guesthouse on Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable Sun, 10 Apr 2022 21:00:45 GMT 49:52 62294374c728a200130f7a5d false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/196-gabriela-chapa-get-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable 62294374c728a200130f7a5d 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 196-gabriela-chapa-get-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable full If you’re lucky enough to have stable accommodation, it may take a moment to think about the fact that housing is a privilege. No-one knows that better than Co-Founders of online managed monthly accommodation marketplace, Guesthouse. After her life and business partner Shane V. Charles grew up in unstable housing in Chicago, Gabriela Chapa realised that they could make a difference in their communities together. 


In this honest episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Gabriela shares how she consulted on Chicago’s $750 million equitable housing scheme, why entrepreneurship means delayed gratification, and how the concept of being “ready” is imaginary. 


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]]> If you’re lucky enough to have stable accommodation, it may take a moment to think about the fact that housing is a privilege. No-one knows that better than Co-Founders of online managed monthly accommodation marketplace, Guesthouse. After her life and business partner Shane V. Charles grew up in unstable housing in Chicago, Gabriela Chapa realised that they could make a difference in their communities together. 


In this honest episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Gabriela shares how she consulted on Chicago’s $750 million equitable housing scheme, why entrepreneurship means delayed gratification, and how the concept of being “ready” is imaginary. 


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]]> <![CDATA[#195. Becca Stern: The Co-Founder of Mustard Made on Being Locked & Loaded]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:00:43 GMT 55:15 6230239b7d6c0600124fb501 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/195-becca-stern-locked-loaded 6230239b7d6c0600124fb501 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 195-becca-stern-locked-loaded full When was the last time you owned a mistake, peers? In our society of perfectionism, mistakes are seen as something to be avoided – at all costs. But what if there’s power in them? 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Becca Stern, one of the Co-Founders of homeware brand, Mustard Made. What began as a small seed has grown into a global brand that sells colourful lockers to bring joy to your home. 


The Co-Founder shares her experience with “whisper ideas”, how she built a global brand and team, and why making mistakes is human.


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]]> When was the last time you owned a mistake, peers? In our society of perfectionism, mistakes are seen as something to be avoided – at all costs. But what if there’s power in them? 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Becca Stern, one of the Co-Founders of homeware brand, Mustard Made. What began as a small seed has grown into a global brand that sells colourful lockers to bring joy to your home. 


The Co-Founder shares her experience with “whisper ideas”, how she built a global brand and team, and why making mistakes is human.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Mustard Made's website: https://mustardmade.com/-
  • Follow Mustard Made on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mustardmade/-
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]]> #194. Annie Hwang: The Co-Founder of Jemi on Empowering Creators #194. Annie Hwang: The Co-Founder of Jemi on Empowering Creators Sun, 27 Mar 2022 20:00:46 GMT 40:48 620ed63d7a2f8f00116a9a1e false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/194-annie-hwang-empowering-creators 620ed63d7a2f8f00116a9a1e 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 194-annie-hwang-empowering-creators full There’s no denying it. Content is everything in 2022, peers. And no-one saw that more clearly than Annie Hwang. 


In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from the Co-Founder of Jemi, a platform that helps creators to build an online storefront and monetise their content. By empowering the next generation of creators to become entrepreneurs, Annie is assisting up-and-coming digital creatives in supporting themselves. 


In this episode, the San-Francisco-based entrepreneur shares her tips on that hard first year, why we need to start validating ourselves more, and the power in open communication. 


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  • Check out Jemi's website: https://jemi.so/-
  • Follow Jemi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jemihq/-
  • Connect with Annie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annhwang/-
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]]> There’s no denying it. Content is everything in 2022, peers. And no-one saw that more clearly than Annie Hwang. 


In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from the Co-Founder of Jemi, a platform that helps creators to build an online storefront and monetise their content. By empowering the next generation of creators to become entrepreneurs, Annie is assisting up-and-coming digital creatives in supporting themselves. 


In this episode, the San-Francisco-based entrepreneur shares her tips on that hard first year, why we need to start validating ourselves more, and the power in open communication. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Jemi's website: https://jemi.so/-
  • Follow Jemi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jemihq/-
  • Connect with Annie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annhwang/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #193. Nima Tisdall: The Founder of Blue Lobster on Just Start Building #193. Nima Tisdall: The Founder of Blue Lobster on Just Start Building Sun, 20 Mar 2022 20:00:47 GMT 38:55 620ed575e6c93c0013880b3c false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/193-nima-tisdall-just-start-building 620ed575e6c93c0013880b3c 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 193-nima-tisdall-just-start-building full If you’re a woman or a minority, you’ll know how hard it is to just get in the room. Add in a heavily male-dominated industry like fishing and it could be easy to feel disheartened.


Today’s guest, Nima Tisdall, the Founder of sustainable fishing platform, Blue Lobster had to quickly build resilience in order to be taken seriously as a female entrepreneur. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Nima shares how to find the courage to ask for more money, the importance of valuing yourself and your business, and why her underestimated business idea landed her on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. 


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]]> If you’re a woman or a minority, you’ll know how hard it is to just get in the room. Add in a heavily male-dominated industry like fishing and it could be easy to feel disheartened.


Today’s guest, Nima Tisdall, the Founder of sustainable fishing platform, Blue Lobster had to quickly build resilience in order to be taken seriously as a female entrepreneur. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Nima shares how to find the courage to ask for more money, the importance of valuing yourself and your business, and why her underestimated business idea landed her on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Blue Lobster's website: https://bluelobster.app/-
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  • Follow Nima on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nima_sophia/-
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]]> #192. Kieran Mathew: The Founder of Amplify on The Mindfulness Mindset #192. Kieran Mathew: The Founder of Amplify on The Mindfulness Mindset Sun, 13 Mar 2022 20:00:54 GMT 45:33 620b57ac9a7903001578a462 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/192-kieran-mathew-mindfulness-mindset 620b57ac9a7903001578a462 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 192-kieran-mathew-mindfulness-mindset full Most of us will remember a time where we’ve tried to fit in. From the school yard to the office, figuring out where you belong can be challenging. Throw in class differences and privilege and it’s a whole different level of ‘Keeping Up With The Joneses’.


In this illuminating episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Kieran Mathew, General Manager of Equip Foods and the Founder of Gen Z marketing agency, Amplify. The entrepreneur shares how he got caught up in the material and monetary, why we need to detach from external validation, and how to get back to your roots to keep your feet on the ground.


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  • Check out Amplify's website: http://amplifysolutions.ca/-
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]]> Most of us will remember a time where we’ve tried to fit in. From the school yard to the office, figuring out where you belong can be challenging. Throw in class differences and privilege and it’s a whole different level of ‘Keeping Up With The Joneses’.


In this illuminating episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Kieran Mathew, General Manager of Equip Foods and the Founder of Gen Z marketing agency, Amplify. The entrepreneur shares how he got caught up in the material and monetary, why we need to detach from external validation, and how to get back to your roots to keep your feet on the ground.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Amplify's website: http://amplifysolutions.ca/-
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]]> #191. Vikhyat Chaudhry: The Founder of Buzz Solutions on The Core Of Confidence #191. Vikhyat Chaudhry: The Founder of Buzz Solutions on The Core Of Confidence Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:00:08 GMT 37:16 620b2f27ca25ad001365f6e1 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/191-vikhyat-chaudhry-the-core-of-confidence 620b2f27ca25ad001365f6e1 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 191-vikhyat-chaudhry-the-core-of-confidence full Immigrating to follow your dreams can be scary. Amazing, yet scary. Today’s guest, Vikhyat Chaudhry left his upbringing in New Delhi to chase his dreams at the prestigious Stanford University. 


From barely being able to speak up in class to now public speaking and DJing, Vikhyat, the Founder, CTO and COO of Buzz Solutions, Inc. shares how he built up his confidence over the years, how long it really took to turn his side hustle full-time, and why if you keep exploring, the passion will follow.  


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  • Check out Buzz Solutions' website: https://www.buzzsolutions.co/-
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]]> Immigrating to follow your dreams can be scary. Amazing, yet scary. Today’s guest, Vikhyat Chaudhry left his upbringing in New Delhi to chase his dreams at the prestigious Stanford University. 


From barely being able to speak up in class to now public speaking and DJing, Vikhyat, the Founder, CTO and COO of Buzz Solutions, Inc. shares how he built up his confidence over the years, how long it really took to turn his side hustle full-time, and why if you keep exploring, the passion will follow.  


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Buzz Solutions' website: https://www.buzzsolutions.co/-
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]]> #190. Macy Schmidt: The Founder Of The Broadway Sinfonietta on How The Playing Field Isn’t Even #190. Macy Schmidt: The Founder Of The Broadway Sinfonietta on How The Playing Field Isn’t Even Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:00:45 GMT 50:03 620371de3955e800121c9222 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/190-macy-schmidt-the-playing-field-isnt-even 620371de3955e800121c9222 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 190-macy-schmidt-the-playing-field-isnt-even full Have you ever had a teacher who inspired you, peers? What about one who tore you down? 


The latter was the experience of Macy Schmidt whose drama teacher restricted her wings instead of helping her to open doors. Luckily, Macy found her way through another door and into the world of broadway. 


In this open episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Macy, the Founder of orchestral collective the Broadway Sinfonietta, shares how we can get better at proactively going after what we want, why a bad mentor shouldn’t throw us off course, and how following your heart can lead to greatness. 


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  • Check out The Broadway Sinfonietta's website: https://www.thebroadwaysinfonietta.com/-
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]]> Have you ever had a teacher who inspired you, peers? What about one who tore you down? 


The latter was the experience of Macy Schmidt whose drama teacher restricted her wings instead of helping her to open doors. Luckily, Macy found her way through another door and into the world of broadway. 


In this open episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Macy, the Founder of orchestral collective the Broadway Sinfonietta, shares how we can get better at proactively going after what we want, why a bad mentor shouldn’t throw us off course, and how following your heart can lead to greatness. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out The Broadway Sinfonietta's website: https://www.thebroadwaysinfonietta.com/-
  • Follow The Broadway Sinfonietta's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thebroadwaysinfonietta/-
  • Connect with Macy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macyschmidt/ -
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]]> #189. Maika Isogawa: The Founder Of Webacy on Helping Life After Death #189. Maika Isogawa: The Founder Of Webacy on Helping Life After Death Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:00:09 GMT 37:52 62037117d1197f0013edad57 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/189-maika-isogawa-helping-life-after-death 62037117d1197f0013edad57 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 189-maika-isogawa-helping-life-after-death full As entrepreneurs, we’re constantly thinking about the future. The next quarter, the next goal. But how often do we stop and think about death? 


Today’s guest, Maika Isogawa had to think about it at a young age when her cousin tragically passed whilst in the prime of his life. As a result, Maika founded Webacy, a platform that helps to manage digital assets such as social media and crypto currency after death. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Maika shares her discovery of finding a gap in the market,  the importance of having an outlet outside of business, and why thinking about death can sometimes help us discover what we truly want. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Webacy's website: https://www.webacy.co/-
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]]> As entrepreneurs, we’re constantly thinking about the future. The next quarter, the next goal. But how often do we stop and think about death? 


Today’s guest, Maika Isogawa had to think about it at a young age when her cousin tragically passed whilst in the prime of his life. As a result, Maika founded Webacy, a platform that helps to manage digital assets such as social media and crypto currency after death. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Maika shares her discovery of finding a gap in the market,  the importance of having an outlet outside of business, and why thinking about death can sometimes help us discover what we truly want. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Webacy's website: https://www.webacy.co/-
  • Follow Webacy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mywebacy/ -
  • Connect with Maika on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikaisogawa/ -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #188. Jacqueline Basulto: The Founder Of SeedX on Finding Your People #188. Jacqueline Basulto: The Founder Of SeedX on Finding Your People Sun, 13 Feb 2022 20:00:22 GMT 43:43 61ff0e7e868de50012d1d971 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/188-jacqueline-basulto-find-your-people 61ff0e7e868de50012d1d971 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 188-jacqueline-basulto-find-your-people full You know the old saying, peers. You’re the product of the people you spend the most time with. 

But as an entrepreneur, it can be hard to find others with the same drive, passion, and routine. How do we ensure we’re staying connected to our community? Our people? 


In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Jacqueline Basulto, the Founder and CEO of SeedX, Inc. a business development and digital growth firm. 


Jacqueline shares the true isolation that can come with following your dreams, why it took so long for her parents to take her business seriously, and the power in forming like-minded networks.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out SeedX's website: https://seedx.us/-
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]]> You know the old saying, peers. You’re the product of the people you spend the most time with. 

But as an entrepreneur, it can be hard to find others with the same drive, passion, and routine. How do we ensure we’re staying connected to our community? Our people? 


In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Jacqueline Basulto, the Founder and CEO of SeedX, Inc. a business development and digital growth firm. 


Jacqueline shares the true isolation that can come with following your dreams, why it took so long for her parents to take her business seriously, and the power in forming like-minded networks.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out SeedX's website: https://seedx.us/-
  • Follow SeedX's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedxinc/ -
  • Connect with Jacqueline on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-basulto/ -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #187. Akil Alvin: The Founder Of Digital Detroit Media on Letting Setbacks Be Comebacks #187. Akil Alvin: The Founder Of Digital Detroit Media on Letting Setbacks Be Comebacks Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:00:52 GMT 46:28 61f8855db80bdf001457de0c false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/187-akil-alvin-let-setbacks-be-comebacks 61f8855db80bdf001457de0c 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 187-akil-alvin-let-setbacks-be-comebacks full What did your upbringing teach you about the world, peers? For today’s guest, Akil Alvin, growing up in the city of Detroit as an African American man meant constantly pressing up against ceilings. Ceilings of race, of socio-economic status, of familial expectations.


Whilst respecting the life choices of his community, Akil knew that he was destined for something bigger than the four blocks of his city. 


Now? Akil is the CEO & Global Chief Creative Officer of Digital Detroit Media, a multimedia content creation company that works with global brands including Ford Motor Company, Disney and McDonalds. 


You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode, peers.


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]]> What did your upbringing teach you about the world, peers? For today’s guest, Akil Alvin, growing up in the city of Detroit as an African American man meant constantly pressing up against ceilings. Ceilings of race, of socio-economic status, of familial expectations.


Whilst respecting the life choices of his community, Akil knew that he was destined for something bigger than the four blocks of his city. 


Now? Akil is the CEO & Global Chief Creative Officer of Digital Detroit Media, a multimedia content creation company that works with global brands including Ford Motor Company, Disney and McDonalds. 


You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode, peers.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Digital Detroit Media's website: https://www.digitaldetroitmedia.com/-
  • Follow Digital Detroit Media's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearedigitaldetroit/ -
  • Connect with Akil on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akilalvin/ -
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]]> #186. Sahir Zaveri: The Co-Founder Of King Children on Why You Need To Get Honest About Priorities #186. Sahir Zaveri: The Co-Founder Of King Children on Why You Need To Get Honest About Priorities Sun, 30 Jan 2022 20:00:25 GMT 52:24 61ef53b40edc550012c1b6dd false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/186-sahir-zaveri-why-you-need-to-get-honest-about-priorities 61ef53b40edc550012c1b6dd 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 186-sahir-zaveri-why-you-need-to-get-honest-about-priorities full What have you discovered about yourself when you travel, move to a new city, or start a new job? 

Do you find different parts that you didn’t know were there? 


Someone who knows this feeling all too well is Sahir Zaveri, the CEO and Co-Founder of sustainable technology platform, King Children. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Sahir shares how he reconciles his different identities depending on his environment, why he followed in the footsteps of his older sister, and how completing a graduate course at just 13 years old gave him the moment of encouragement that stuck.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out King Children's website: https://www.kingchildren.com/
  • Follow King Children's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/king.children/ -
  • Connect with Sahir on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahir-zaveri-930a9128/ -
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]]> What have you discovered about yourself when you travel, move to a new city, or start a new job? 

Do you find different parts that you didn’t know were there? 


Someone who knows this feeling all too well is Sahir Zaveri, the CEO and Co-Founder of sustainable technology platform, King Children. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Sahir shares how he reconciles his different identities depending on his environment, why he followed in the footsteps of his older sister, and how completing a graduate course at just 13 years old gave him the moment of encouragement that stuck.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out King Children's website: https://www.kingchildren.com/
  • Follow King Children's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/king.children/ -
  • Connect with Sahir on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahir-zaveri-930a9128/ -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -

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]]> #185. Kenan Saleh: The Founder of Halo on The Spotlight Theory #185. Kenan Saleh: The Founder of Halo on The Spotlight Theory Sun, 23 Jan 2022 20:00:08 GMT 46:08 61ea0152c202f700137b871d false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/185-kenan-saleh-the-spotlight-theory 61ea0152c202f700137b871d 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 185-kenan-saleh-the-spotlight-theory full What did you want to be when you grew up? A doctor? A firefighter? An athlete? 

While those visions may have changed over time, sometimes it can be hard to let go of the “perfect plan” you had for your life.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Kenan Saleh, an American entrepreneur and Head of Lyft Media. 


The Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient shares why giving up cultural and societal influence was an easy choice, why no-one really cares about your failures, and how to let go of the original vision of your life.


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]]> What did you want to be when you grew up? A doctor? A firefighter? An athlete? 

While those visions may have changed over time, sometimes it can be hard to let go of the “perfect plan” you had for your life.


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Kenan Saleh, an American entrepreneur and Head of Lyft Media. 


The Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient shares why giving up cultural and societal influence was an easy choice, why no-one really cares about your failures, and how to let go of the original vision of your life.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Lyft Media's website: https://www.lyft.com/-
  • Check out Halo Cars' website: https://halocars.co/ -
  • Connect with Kenan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenansaleh/ -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #184. Jessica Williamson: The Founder of Ete Swimwear on Taking Smaller Steps #184. Jessica Williamson: The Founder of Ete Swimwear on Taking Smaller Steps Sun, 16 Jan 2022 20:00:25 GMT 51:19 61e22108954b5a0012289c48 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/184-jessica-williamson-take-smaller-steps 61e22108954b5a0012289c48 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 184-jessica-williamson-take-smaller-steps full Did you know that by the age of 7 we have inbuilt sets of beliefs that become increasingly difficult to change? That’s right, before you’re even a teenager you’re already programmed to see the world in a certain way. But there are ways you can change it. 


Today’s guest, Jessica Williamson describes it as “stepping off the path”. In today’s episode powered by Shopify, the entrepreneur and business coach shares her tips for rewiring your brain, how that can help you reach your goals, as well as why the small steps are the key to achieving the big moments.


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  • Connect with Jessica on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-williamson-79876030/-
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]]> Did you know that by the age of 7 we have inbuilt sets of beliefs that become increasingly difficult to change? That’s right, before you’re even a teenager you’re already programmed to see the world in a certain way. But there are ways you can change it. 


Today’s guest, Jessica Williamson describes it as “stepping off the path”. In today’s episode powered by Shopify, the entrepreneur and business coach shares her tips for rewiring your brain, how that can help you reach your goals, as well as why the small steps are the key to achieving the big moments.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Jessica's website: https://www.jessicawilliamson.com.au/-
  • Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess.williamson8/ -
  • Connect with Jessica on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-williamson-79876030/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -

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]]> #183. Matthew Cicanese: The Founder of Litmus Collective on Pausing For Perspective #183. Matthew Cicanese: The Founder of Litmus Collective on Pausing For Perspective Sun, 09 Jan 2022 20:00:22 GMT 39:02 61ad5ce6d46166001348f40c false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/183-matthew-cicanese-know-thyself-or-pause-for-perspective 61ad5ce6d46166001348f40c 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 183-matthew-cicanese-know-thyself-or-pause-for-perspective full How did your childhood define you, peers? For today’s guest it was a battle with meningitis as a one-year-old that impacted the way he moved through the world. 


Although his sight and hearing was impacted, the Founder of Litmus Collective and National Geographic Photographer, Matthew Cicanese didn’t let it slow him down. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Matthew shares how he persisted in the face of rejection, why having so many interests is a double edged sword and how he lived with his disability from a young age.


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  • Check out Matthew's website: https://matthewcicanese.com/ -
  • Learn more about Litmus Collective: https://resources.litmuscollective.com/home -
  • Connect with Matthew on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcicanese/ -
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]]> How did your childhood define you, peers? For today’s guest it was a battle with meningitis as a one-year-old that impacted the way he moved through the world. 


Although his sight and hearing was impacted, the Founder of Litmus Collective and National Geographic Photographer, Matthew Cicanese didn’t let it slow him down. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Matthew shares how he persisted in the face of rejection, why having so many interests is a double edged sword and how he lived with his disability from a young age.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Check out Matthew's website: https://matthewcicanese.com/ -
  • Learn more about Litmus Collective: https://resources.litmuscollective.com/home -
  • Connect with Matthew on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcicanese/ -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -

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]]> #182. Shane Chanel: The Founder of Yondr Money on Disrupting Your BS #182. Shane Chanel: The Founder of Yondr Money on Disrupting Your BS Sun, 02 Jan 2022 20:00:23 GMT 36:02 61a4032cefe030001410c2d4 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/182-shane-chanel-disrupt-your-bs 61a4032cefe030001410c2d4 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 182-shane-chanel-disrupt-your-bs full While most entrepreneurial advice is to ignore the critics, sometimes… we should pay attention. We’re not saying listen to people constantly slating your ideas but, today’s guest found that sometimes receiving criticism can disrupt your own business BS. 


Because if everyone is positive, how do you grow? In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we sit down with fintech disruptor and Founder of Yondr Money, Shane Chanel. In today’s ep, Shane shares how he dealt with critics, why family will always be his rock and what disrupting a new industry looks like.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Yondr Money: https://www.yondr.money/ -
  • Connect with Shane on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanechanel/ -
  • Learn more about Shane's charity Guardians of the Pacific: https://guardiansofthepacific.com.au/ -
  • Follow Guardians of the Pacific on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansofthepacific/ -
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]]> While most entrepreneurial advice is to ignore the critics, sometimes… we should pay attention. We’re not saying listen to people constantly slating your ideas but, today’s guest found that sometimes receiving criticism can disrupt your own business BS. 


Because if everyone is positive, how do you grow? In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we sit down with fintech disruptor and Founder of Yondr Money, Shane Chanel. In today’s ep, Shane shares how he dealt with critics, why family will always be his rock and what disrupting a new industry looks like.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Yondr Money: https://www.yondr.money/ -
  • Connect with Shane on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanechanel/ -
  • Learn more about Shane's charity Guardians of the Pacific: https://guardiansofthepacific.com.au/ -
  • Follow Guardians of the Pacific on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guardiansofthepacific/ -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -

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]]> #181: Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project on Always Asking For More #181: Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project on Always Asking For More Sun, 26 Dec 2021 20:00:29 GMT 42:48 61c25a7d02a58c00156218b6 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/181-michelle-akhidenor-always-ask-for-more 61c25a7d02a58c00156218b6 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 181-michelle-akhidenor-always-ask-for-more full While we’ve been busy interviewing guests for the Peers2Peers podcast, our Founder and CEO Michelle Akhidenor felt it was time to get on the other side of the mic and share her story. 


In this solo episode, created for Michelle’s keynote speech at the 2021 #ColourFULL conference, The Peers Project Founder shares why she began  Australia’s leading podcast agency, how her biracial identity shaped her path, and why we should all be asking for more. 


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  • Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/ -
  • Connect with Fabrice on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> While we’ve been busy interviewing guests for the Peers2Peers podcast, our Founder and CEO Michelle Akhidenor felt it was time to get on the other side of the mic and share her story. 


In this solo episode, created for Michelle’s keynote speech at the 2021 #ColourFULL conference, The Peers Project Founder shares why she began  Australia’s leading podcast agency, how her biracial identity shaped her path, and why we should all be asking for more. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/ -
  • Connect with Fabrice on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/-
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #180. Fabrice Guerrier: The Founder of Syllble on Collaboration Is Key #180. Fabrice Guerrier: The Founder of Syllble on Collaboration Is Key Sun, 19 Dec 2021 20:00:01 GMT 43:58 618b0193d86fa20011efb0ae false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/180-fabrice-guerrier-collaboration-is-key 618b0193d86fa20011efb0ae 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 180-fabrice-guerrier-collaboration-is-key full One way to make the world a better place is to be who you needed when you were younger. This was definitely the case for Fabrice Guerrier, the Founder of writing collective, Syllble. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Fabrice shares how he created a business after identifying a gap in the market, how he’s disrupting the publishing industry and why we need to be listening to and reading diverse voices. 


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  • Learn more about Syllable: https://syllble.com/ -
  • Follow Syllable on Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/syllble -
  • Connect with Fabrice on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guerrierfabrice/ -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> One way to make the world a better place is to be who you needed when you were younger. This was definitely the case for Fabrice Guerrier, the Founder of writing collective, Syllble. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Fabrice shares how he created a business after identifying a gap in the market, how he’s disrupting the publishing industry and why we need to be listening to and reading diverse voices. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Syllable: https://syllble.com/ -
  • Follow Syllable on Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/syllble -
  • Connect with Fabrice on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guerrierfabrice/ -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #179. Jenn Chin: The Co-Founder of Toybox Labs on Going Against The Grain #179. Jenn Chin: The Co-Founder of Toybox Labs on Going Against The Grain Sun, 12 Dec 2021 20:00:01 GMT 35:04 618af5528722a50013186476 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/179-jenn-chin-going-against-the-grain 618af5528722a50013186476 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 179-jenn-chin-going-against-the-grain full As the daughter of immigrants, Jenn spent her childhood in a strict routine. While her parents just wanted the best for her, Jenn knew she was destined to pave a new kind of way for her family. Going against the grain, Jenn left her corporate role as a product designer to launch a brand that would go on to make a difference to children around the world. 


In this Peers2Peers episode, powered by Shopify, the Co-Founder of Toybox Labs shares the bravery of chasing your dreams, why we should all follow what feels right and the importance of a solid network. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Toybox Labs: https://toybox.com/ -
  • Follow Toybox Labs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toybox_labs/ -
  • Connect with Jenn on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-chin-a176a333/ -
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]]> As the daughter of immigrants, Jenn spent her childhood in a strict routine. While her parents just wanted the best for her, Jenn knew she was destined to pave a new kind of way for her family. Going against the grain, Jenn left her corporate role as a product designer to launch a brand that would go on to make a difference to children around the world. 


In this Peers2Peers episode, powered by Shopify, the Co-Founder of Toybox Labs shares the bravery of chasing your dreams, why we should all follow what feels right and the importance of a solid network. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Toybox Labs: https://toybox.com/ -
  • Follow Toybox Labs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toybox_labs/ -
  • Connect with Jenn on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-chin-a176a333/ -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #178. Lydia Liebman: The Founder of Lydia Liebman Promotions on Rejection Is Redirection #178. Lydia Liebman: The Founder of Lydia Liebman Promotions on Rejection Is Redirection Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:00:47 GMT 53:53 6180936b934ed7001b8b4398 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/178-lydia-liebman-rejection-is-redirection 6180936b934ed7001b8b4398 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 178-lydia-liebman-rejection-is-redirection full We get it, peers. As entrepreneurs we want to make it all happen (and quickly) but sometimes you realise you can’t do everything yourself. Asking for help can be the necessary tool to reach farther than ever before. 


In today’s Peers2Peers episode, powered by Shopify, Lydia Liebman shares how outsourcing some of her work (and having to pay someone’s wages) forced her jazz-focused PR agency to  level up and how a scrappy, organic college idea turned into a fully-fledged business. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Lydia Liebman Promotions: https://lydialiebman.com/-
  • Follow Lydia Liebman Promotions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lydialiebmanpromotions/?hl=en -
  • Connect with Lydia on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-liebman-8a441538/ -
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]]> We get it, peers. As entrepreneurs we want to make it all happen (and quickly) but sometimes you realise you can’t do everything yourself. Asking for help can be the necessary tool to reach farther than ever before. 


In today’s Peers2Peers episode, powered by Shopify, Lydia Liebman shares how outsourcing some of her work (and having to pay someone’s wages) forced her jazz-focused PR agency to  level up and how a scrappy, organic college idea turned into a fully-fledged business. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Lydia Liebman Promotions: https://lydialiebman.com/-
  • Follow Lydia Liebman Promotions on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lydialiebmanpromotions/?hl=en -
  • Connect with Lydia on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-liebman-8a441538/ -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #177. Ahmed Elsamadisi: The Founder of Narrator.ai on Owning Your Differences #177. Ahmed Elsamadisi: The Founder of Narrator.ai on Owning Your Differences Sun, 28 Nov 2021 20:00:23 GMT 54:54 61809088a07161001c809e27 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/177-ahmed-elsamadisi-own-your-differences 61809088a07161001c809e27 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 177-ahmed-elsamadisi-own-your-differences full Like most immigrants, Ahmed Elsamadisi felt he needed to assimilate. After moving from Egypt to the United States, the entrepreneur even decided to take acting classes to develop an American accent. As he got older, however, he realised the power in being unique. After overcoming many obstacles, Ahmed gained a degree in Robotics from Cornell University and is now the Founder of analysis software company, Narrator.ai. 


In this Peers2Peers episode, powered by Shopify, Ahmed shares how culture shock moulded his future, how to get a seat at the table, and why standing out shouldn’t be feared. 


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  • Learn more about Narrator.ai: https://www.narrator.ai/ -
  • Connect with Ahmed on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsamadisi/ -
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]]> Like most immigrants, Ahmed Elsamadisi felt he needed to assimilate. After moving from Egypt to the United States, the entrepreneur even decided to take acting classes to develop an American accent. As he got older, however, he realised the power in being unique. After overcoming many obstacles, Ahmed gained a degree in Robotics from Cornell University and is now the Founder of analysis software company, Narrator.ai. 


In this Peers2Peers episode, powered by Shopify, Ahmed shares how culture shock moulded his future, how to get a seat at the table, and why standing out shouldn’t be feared. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Narrator.ai: https://www.narrator.ai/ -
  • Connect with Ahmed on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsamadisi/ -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #176. Amobi Okugo: The Founder Of A Frugal Athlete on Failing Forwards #176. Amobi Okugo: The Founder Of A Frugal Athlete on Failing Forwards Sun, 21 Nov 2021 20:00:38 GMT 39:35 6175fc970f603700140542d2 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/176-amobi-okugo-failing-forwards 6175fc970f603700140542d2 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 176-amobi-okugo-failing-forwards full How are you defining your goals, peers? Are you constantly aiming for five years down the track? Maybe your goals are simply ticking the day-to-day tasks off your list?


Over the course of his career, Nigerian-American professional soccer player, Amobi Okugo has learnt how to find the balance between setting both “stretch” goals  and “easily achievable” goals. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify,  the Founder of financial-literacy platform, A Frugal Athlete, shares how he stays committed when life gets in the way, why we need to get better at being patient and the life skills we can all take from the sporting world.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about A Frugal Athlete: https://www.afrugalathlete.com/ -
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  • Connect with Amobi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/okugo/ -
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]]> How are you defining your goals, peers? Are you constantly aiming for five years down the track? Maybe your goals are simply ticking the day-to-day tasks off your list?


Over the course of his career, Nigerian-American professional soccer player, Amobi Okugo has learnt how to find the balance between setting both “stretch” goals  and “easily achievable” goals. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify,  the Founder of financial-literacy platform, A Frugal Athlete, shares how he stays committed when life gets in the way, why we need to get better at being patient and the life skills we can all take from the sporting world.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about A Frugal Athlete: https://www.afrugalathlete.com/ -
  • Follow A Frugal Athlete on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afrugalathlete/ -
  • Connect with Amobi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/okugo/ -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #175. Anita Siek: The Founder and Director Of Wordfetti on When Boredom Leads to Brilliance #175. Anita Siek: The Founder and Director Of Wordfetti on When Boredom Leads to Brilliance Sun, 14 Nov 2021 20:00:28 GMT 55:01 6175f8df0f603700140542cf false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/175-anita-siek-when-boredom-leads-to-brilliance 6175f8df0f603700140542cf 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 175-anita-siek-when-boredom-leads-to-brilliance full When was the last time you rested, peers? Not just scrolling-Instagram-rested but properly rested?


After studying for years to become a lawyer, working in corporate, and then launching her own business, Anita Siek was left feeling burnt out and overwhelmed. But, by discovering the power of proper rest, the Founder & Director of Wordfetti became her best self. 


In this high-energy episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Anita shares why everyone wins when you take a break, how to find the spark that gets you up in the morning and why we should all be following our joy.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Wordfetti: https://wordfettigroup.com/home -
  • Follow Wordfetti on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordfetti/ -
  • Connect with Anita on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-siek-41373724/ -
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]]> When was the last time you rested, peers? Not just scrolling-Instagram-rested but properly rested?


After studying for years to become a lawyer, working in corporate, and then launching her own business, Anita Siek was left feeling burnt out and overwhelmed. But, by discovering the power of proper rest, the Founder & Director of Wordfetti became her best self. 


In this high-energy episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Anita shares why everyone wins when you take a break, how to find the spark that gets you up in the morning and why we should all be following our joy.


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Wordfetti: https://wordfettigroup.com/home -
  • Follow Wordfetti on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordfetti/ -
  • Connect with Anita on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-siek-41373724/ -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG -


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]]> #174. Lissele Pratt: The Co-Founder of Capitalixe on How To Be The CEO Of Your Life #174. Lissele Pratt: The Co-Founder of Capitalixe on How To Be The CEO Of Your Life Sun, 07 Nov 2021 20:00:55 GMT 36:25 6175f5085e836700130cd6e5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/174-lissele-pratt-be-the-ceo-of-your-life 6175f5085e836700130cd6e5 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 174-lissele-pratt-be-the-ceo-of-your-life full When did you realise you were an entrepreneur? For Lissele Pratt it was when she created a jewellery business at the age of 16. After selling her jewellery at London’s infamous Camden Market, today Lissele is a Forbes 30 Under 30 listee and the Co-Founder of fintech company, Capitalixe.


In this Peers2Peers episode, powered by Shopify, Lissele shares her tools for achieving big dreams, the power of following your gut and why we are all the CEO of our own lives. 


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]]> When did you realise you were an entrepreneur? For Lissele Pratt it was when she created a jewellery business at the age of 16. After selling her jewellery at London’s infamous Camden Market, today Lissele is a Forbes 30 Under 30 listee and the Co-Founder of fintech company, Capitalixe.


In this Peers2Peers episode, powered by Shopify, Lissele shares her tools for achieving big dreams, the power of following your gut and why we are all the CEO of our own lives. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Capitalixe: https://capitalixe.com/ -
  • Follow Capitalixe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capitalixe/ -
  • Connect with Lissele on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisselepratt/ -
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]]> #173. Allison Lee: The Founder of Hemster on Not Postponing Happiness For Success #173. Allison Lee: The Founder of Hemster on Not Postponing Happiness For Success Sun, 31 Oct 2021 20:00:56 GMT 48:52 61637a710f8c430012cc7971 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/173-allison-lee-dont-postpone-happiness-for-success 61637a710f8c430012cc7971 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 173-allison-lee-dont-postpone-happiness-for-success full We’ve probably all said it before: I’ll be happy when I get that promotion, the new house, the dream client, the pay rise. As ambitious people, it’s easy to get caught up in the grind and chase of striving for success. But what if we let joy in right now? 


Allison Lee is the CEO & Founder of tech company, Hemster, a platform that’s working with brands to tailor clothing to you (not the other way around). 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Allison shares why you shouldn’t base all of your happiness on one milestone, the power of taking a leap of faith and how to trust yourself to keep going. 


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  • Learn more about Hemster: https://www.hemster.co/ -
  • Follow Hemster on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hemsterco/ -
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]]> We’ve probably all said it before: I’ll be happy when I get that promotion, the new house, the dream client, the pay rise. As ambitious people, it’s easy to get caught up in the grind and chase of striving for success. But what if we let joy in right now? 


Allison Lee is the CEO & Founder of tech company, Hemster, a platform that’s working with brands to tailor clothing to you (not the other way around). 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Allison shares why you shouldn’t base all of your happiness on one milestone, the power of taking a leap of faith and how to trust yourself to keep going. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Hemster: https://www.hemster.co/ -
  • Follow Hemster on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hemsterco/ -
  • Connect with Allison on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhyeinlee/ -
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]]> <![CDATA[#172. Reggie James: The Founder of Beaker & Flint on Embracing Identity ]]> Sun, 24 Oct 2021 20:00:10 GMT 55:12 616376be8f804a0013866ec8 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/172-reggie-james-embracing-identity 616376be8f804a0013866ec8 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 172-reggie-james-embracing-identity full How does your workplace treat you? Do you feel valued? Supported? Or do you feel like a cog in a machine? 


Reggie James is the CEO and Founder of consultancy group, Beaker & Flint, and began to grow frustrated over how some companies treat employees like a number; so he did something about it. 


In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Reggie shares why he has decided to reject hustle culture, how he transitioned from the corporate world to the startup land and what he’s learnt along the way about identity as an American expat in Australia. 


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  • Learn more about Beaker & Flint: https://www.beakerandflint.com/ -
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]]> How does your workplace treat you? Do you feel valued? Supported? Or do you feel like a cog in a machine? 


Reggie James is the CEO and Founder of consultancy group, Beaker & Flint, and began to grow frustrated over how some companies treat employees like a number; so he did something about it. 


In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Reggie shares why he has decided to reject hustle culture, how he transitioned from the corporate world to the startup land and what he’s learnt along the way about identity as an American expat in Australia. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Beaker & Flint: https://www.beakerandflint.com/ -
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]]> #171. Nina Shini Andersen: The Founder of Social Works on How Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number #171. Nina Shini Andersen: The Founder of Social Works on How Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:00:54 GMT 36:00 6163712fcba43600123207d0 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/171-nina-shini-andersen-age-aint-nothing-but-a-number 6163712fcba43600123207d0 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 171-nina-shini-andersen-age-aint-nothing-but-a-number full Believe it or not, back in 2014, Instagram was almost an entirely different platform than what it is today. Before the selfies and #sponcon, it was originally a photo sharing app to connect with friends and family. Today’s guest, however, was one of the first pioneers of the influencer marketing that’s come to define Instagram in recent years. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we sit down with Nina Shini Andersen, the CEO and Founder of leading Copenhagen-based influencer marketing agency, Social Works. 


Nina shares how she saw an opportunity during the app’s infancy to turn posting into payment, why age is just a number and how to hone those managerial skills when you’re used to being a solo entrepreneur. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
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  • Connect with Nina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninashini/ -
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]]> Believe it or not, back in 2014, Instagram was almost an entirely different platform than what it is today. Before the selfies and #sponcon, it was originally a photo sharing app to connect with friends and family. Today’s guest, however, was one of the first pioneers of the influencer marketing that’s come to define Instagram in recent years. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we sit down with Nina Shini Andersen, the CEO and Founder of leading Copenhagen-based influencer marketing agency, Social Works. 


Nina shares how she saw an opportunity during the app’s infancy to turn posting into payment, why age is just a number and how to hone those managerial skills when you’re used to being a solo entrepreneur. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Social Works: https://www.social-works.com/ -
  • Follow Social Works on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialworkscph/ -
  • Connect with Nina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninashini/ -
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]]> #170. Priscilla Hajiantoni: The Founder of Bangn Body on Finding Your Own (Skincare) Solution #170. Priscilla Hajiantoni: The Founder of Bangn Body on Finding Your Own (Skincare) Solution Sun, 10 Oct 2021 20:00:10 GMT 55:01 615a4929fcb2240013b1ce8e false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/170-priscilla-hajiantoni-finding-your-own-skincare-solution 615a4929fcb2240013b1ce8e 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 170-priscilla-hajiantoni-finding-your-own-skincare-solution full In her early twenties, Priscilla Hajiantoni was working a corporate job and was on her way to owning a property with her partner. 


But, like many entrepreneurs before her, Priscilla felt called to something bigger than the dream of the ‘white picket fence’. After years of researching, trialling (and working to fund it), Priscilla launched the beauty brand, Bangn Body. 


The skincare line is an internet sensation, selling out in just 8 hours when it launched in MECCA. In this episode of Peers2Peers, Priscilla shares how she did it, why she sells a solution not an aspiration and how the power of a supportive partner can help you dream big. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
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  • Connect with Priscilla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_priscillalouise/ -
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]]> In her early twenties, Priscilla Hajiantoni was working a corporate job and was on her way to owning a property with her partner. 


But, like many entrepreneurs before her, Priscilla felt called to something bigger than the dream of the ‘white picket fence’. After years of researching, trialling (and working to fund it), Priscilla launched the beauty brand, Bangn Body. 


The skincare line is an internet sensation, selling out in just 8 hours when it launched in MECCA. In this episode of Peers2Peers, Priscilla shares how she did it, why she sells a solution not an aspiration and how the power of a supportive partner can help you dream big. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Bangn Body: https://www.bangnbody.com/ -
  • Follow Bangn Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bangn.body/ -
  • Connect with Priscilla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_priscillalouise/ -
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]]> #169. Hayley Worley: The Founder of The Sheet Society on Finding A Sheet-Sized Gap In The Market #169. Hayley Worley: The Founder of The Sheet Society on Finding A Sheet-Sized Gap In The Market Sun, 03 Oct 2021 20:00:20 GMT 43:00 61579cd2fd930e0014b6129b false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/169-hayley-worley-finding-a-sheet-sized-gap-in-the-market 61579cd2fd930e0014b6129b 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 169-hayley-worley-finding-a-sheet-sized-gap-in-the-market full From being a TAFE drop-out to traveling across the world, Hayley Worley has had a unique path to entrepreneurial success. 


It was after an unpleasant experience in a department store, that the former fashion designer saw a sheet-sized gap in the market. Now, Hayley is the Founder of The Sheet Society, a Melbourne-based brand that is making sleeping fun again. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Hayley shares how the jobs she had as a young adult and teen gave her the tools to be a leader, why she got clear on risk tolerance and how she found the courage to just get stuck in and give it a go. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C
  • Learn more about The Sheet Society: https://www.thesheetsociety.com.au
  • Follow The Sheet Society on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheetsociety/
  • Connect with Hayley on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-worley-9415a376/
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]]> From being a TAFE drop-out to traveling across the world, Hayley Worley has had a unique path to entrepreneurial success. 


It was after an unpleasant experience in a department store, that the former fashion designer saw a sheet-sized gap in the market. Now, Hayley is the Founder of The Sheet Society, a Melbourne-based brand that is making sleeping fun again. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Hayley shares how the jobs she had as a young adult and teen gave her the tools to be a leader, why she got clear on risk tolerance and how she found the courage to just get stuck in and give it a go. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C
  • Learn more about The Sheet Society: https://www.thesheetsociety.com.au
  • Follow The Sheet Society on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheetsociety/
  • Connect with Hayley on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-worley-9415a376/
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG


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]]> #168. Kaushal Shah: The Founder of envoPAP on Creating Wealth From Waste #168. Kaushal Shah: The Founder of envoPAP on Creating Wealth From Waste Sun, 26 Sep 2021 21:00:19 GMT 36:33 6147e91a5510450019f9cc12 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/168-kaushal-shah-creating-wealth-from-waste 6147e91a5510450019f9cc12 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 168-kaushal-shah-creating-wealth-from-waste full For some people, going into the family business is a no-brainer. 

And for today’s guest, Kaushal Shah, it was through this common path that he discovered a problem worth solving. 


Inspired by his parents' paper packaging business of 55 years, Kaushal knew he could create a better model. 


Now, Kaushal is the Founder and CEO of envoPAP, a sustainable company that is creating environmentally friendly paper and packaging out of agricultural waste. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Kaushal shares how what we’re exposed to as children shapes our adulthood, ways to get clear on our desires and the power of mindfulness to manage our business fears. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about envoPAP: https://envopap.com/ -
  • Follow envoPAP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/envopap/ -
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]]> For some people, going into the family business is a no-brainer. 

And for today’s guest, Kaushal Shah, it was through this common path that he discovered a problem worth solving. 


Inspired by his parents' paper packaging business of 55 years, Kaushal knew he could create a better model. 


Now, Kaushal is the Founder and CEO of envoPAP, a sustainable company that is creating environmentally friendly paper and packaging out of agricultural waste. 


In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Kaushal shares how what we’re exposed to as children shapes our adulthood, ways to get clear on our desires and the power of mindfulness to manage our business fears. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about envoPAP: https://envopap.com/ -
  • Follow envoPAP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/envopap/ -
  • Connect with Kaushal on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/envokaushal/ -
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]]> #167. Angel Chen: The Co-Founder of DrawHistory on How Do We Build New Futures? #167. Angel Chen: The Co-Founder of DrawHistory on How Do We Build New Futures? Sun, 19 Sep 2021 21:00:32 GMT 49:40 614004d9b5534600127be454 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/167-angel-chen-how-do-we-build-new-futures 614004d9b5534600127be454 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 167-angel-chen-how-do-we-build-new-futures full Like many of us, Angel Chen assumed that her philanthropic work would come after she’d spent years in her cushy corporate job. Once she’d made the money. Once she had the time. Once she’d done enough. But what would happen if she didn’t wait?


Thinking about what she wanted out of life, Angel and her partner built DrawHistory, a branding agency with a big difference. Through their work, the team has helped more than 150 socially conscious organisations progress their purpose and help build the future. 


In today’s episode, powered by Shopify, Angel shares how to grow a business from the seed of an idea, ways to pivot a global brand and how DrawHistory are building a world for the people who need tomorrow to be better than today. 


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  • Learn more about DrawHistory: https://drawhistory.com/ -
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]]> Like many of us, Angel Chen assumed that her philanthropic work would come after she’d spent years in her cushy corporate job. Once she’d made the money. Once she had the time. Once she’d done enough. But what would happen if she didn’t wait?


Thinking about what she wanted out of life, Angel and her partner built DrawHistory, a branding agency with a big difference. Through their work, the team has helped more than 150 socially conscious organisations progress their purpose and help build the future. 


In today’s episode, powered by Shopify, Angel shares how to grow a business from the seed of an idea, ways to pivot a global brand and how DrawHistory are building a world for the people who need tomorrow to be better than today. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about DrawHistory: https://drawhistory.com/ -
  • Follow DrawHistory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draw.history/ -
  • Connect with Angel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelljchen/ -
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]]> #166. Robin Marchant: The Head of Marketing for APAC at Shopify On The Entrepreneurial Economy #166. Robin Marchant: The Head of Marketing for APAC at Shopify On The Entrepreneurial Economy Sun, 12 Sep 2021 21:00:18 GMT 46:34 613557fd5fa0bb0013a40a8b false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/166-robin-marchant-the-entrepreneurial-economy 613557fd5fa0bb0013a40a8b 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 166-robin-marchant-the-entrepreneurial-economy full The pandemic has taken every single one of us on our own individual, and collective, roller coaster rides. But can you imagine starting a job heading up marketing in the Asia Pacific region for a company that spearheads the democratisation of e-commerce? Well that was what Robin Marchant was faced with in January of 2020 when he joined Shopify. In this episode, Robin shares everything he learned, and continues to learn, about how the Covid-19 pandemic changed e-commerce. Robin also shares his wisdom on omnichannel marketing in a digital-first world and how Shopify creates a more diverse global economy. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Follow Shopify on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopify/ -
  • Connect with Robin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinmarchant/ -
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]]> The pandemic has taken every single one of us on our own individual, and collective, roller coaster rides. But can you imagine starting a job heading up marketing in the Asia Pacific region for a company that spearheads the democratisation of e-commerce? Well that was what Robin Marchant was faced with in January of 2020 when he joined Shopify. In this episode, Robin shares everything he learned, and continues to learn, about how the Covid-19 pandemic changed e-commerce. Robin also shares his wisdom on omnichannel marketing in a digital-first world and how Shopify creates a more diverse global economy. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Follow Shopify on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopify/ -
  • Connect with Robin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinmarchant/ -
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]]> #165. Amy Yu: The Co-Founder of Ventora Medical on Finding New Perspectives #165. Amy Yu: The Co-Founder of Ventora Medical on Finding New Perspectives Sun, 05 Sep 2021 21:00:53 GMT 45:21 612c1f3ea38d0b001af72005 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/165-amy-yu-finding-new-perspectives 612c1f3ea38d0b001af72005 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 165-amy-yu-finding-new-perspectives full As the child of Chinese immigrants, Amy Yu knew that her path was to study hard, get an education and step into a stable job. But after her studies took her from Western Australia all the way over to the big smoke of Melbourne, Amy knew she had to make a bold move. 


Now, Amy is the Co-Founder and CTO of Ventora Medical, a venture-backed company that is developing a device to monitor the airway pressure of premature infants on non-invasive respiratory support, proving that being brave and saying yes can (literally) change the world. 


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  • Learn more about Ventora Medical: https://www.ventoramedical.com/ -
  • Connect with Amy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyyu14/ -
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]]> As the child of Chinese immigrants, Amy Yu knew that her path was to study hard, get an education and step into a stable job. But after her studies took her from Western Australia all the way over to the big smoke of Melbourne, Amy knew she had to make a bold move. 


Now, Amy is the Co-Founder and CTO of Ventora Medical, a venture-backed company that is developing a device to monitor the airway pressure of premature infants on non-invasive respiratory support, proving that being brave and saying yes can (literally) change the world. 


Discover more:

  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Ventora Medical: https://www.ventoramedical.com/ -
  • Connect with Amy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyyu14/ -
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]]> #164. Amna Akhtar: The Co-Founder of GirlDreamer On Building The Community You Needed #164. Amna Akhtar: The Co-Founder of GirlDreamer On Building The Community You Needed Sun, 29 Aug 2021 21:00:17 GMT 1:01:16 612865b28da7c80012ac452a false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/164-amna-akhtar-build-the-community-you-needed 612865b28da7c80012ac452a 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 164-amna-akhtar-build-the-community-you-needed full Have you ever known that something wasn’t for you? Whether it was a new job or a new course, you just knew deep down that you weren’t meant to be there? That’s how today’s guest, Amna Akhtar, the Founder of non-profit organisation, GirlDreamer felt when she dropped out of university after just one week. 


Feeling pressured by her immigrant parents to take a more traditional path, Amna followed her heart and left her nursing degree behind... aiming to help people in a different way. 


In today’s inspiring episode powered by Shopify, Amna shares how her environment shaped her life, the issues with today’s toxic hustle culture as well as the value of listening to your inner voice to guide you to new heights.


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  • Learn more about GirlDreamer: https://www.girldreamer.co.uk/ -
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  • Connect with Amna on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-akhtar/ -
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]]> Have you ever known that something wasn’t for you? Whether it was a new job or a new course, you just knew deep down that you weren’t meant to be there? That’s how today’s guest, Amna Akhtar, the Founder of non-profit organisation, GirlDreamer felt when she dropped out of university after just one week. 


Feeling pressured by her immigrant parents to take a more traditional path, Amna followed her heart and left her nursing degree behind... aiming to help people in a different way. 


In today’s inspiring episode powered by Shopify, Amna shares how her environment shaped her life, the issues with today’s toxic hustle culture as well as the value of listening to your inner voice to guide you to new heights.


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]]> #163. The Peers Project: A Bunch of Savvy Founders on The Pursuit of Passion #163. The Peers Project: A Bunch of Savvy Founders on The Pursuit of Passion Sun, 22 Aug 2021 21:00:47 GMT 11:49 611f38b1bf756b0012a94368 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/163-the-peers-project-the-pursuit-of-passion 611f38b1bf756b0012a94368 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 163-the-peers-project-the-pursuit-of-passion full As entrepreneurs, working with a mission is ingrained. The inherent nature of working for a better future keeps us committed when the going gets tough. In every Peers2Peers episode, we ask our clever guests: What’s the value in pursuing what you’re most passionate about? 


The answers can reveal so much about a person, their mission and of course, their passions. In this special episode, we weave together some of our most insightful answers from the best millennial entrepreneurs around the world and hope that you walk away armed with the fire to keep pushing. 


Enjoy, peers. 


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]]> As entrepreneurs, working with a mission is ingrained. The inherent nature of working for a better future keeps us committed when the going gets tough. In every Peers2Peers episode, we ask our clever guests: What’s the value in pursuing what you’re most passionate about? 


The answers can reveal so much about a person, their mission and of course, their passions. In this special episode, we weave together some of our most insightful answers from the best millennial entrepreneurs around the world and hope that you walk away armed with the fire to keep pushing. 


Enjoy, peers. 


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]]> #162. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project on How Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast #162. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project on How Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast Sun, 15 Aug 2021 21:00:36 GMT 16:36 6115b07d8cae0600134f9eeb false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/162-michelle-akhidenor-slow-is-smooth-and-smooth-is-fast 6115b07d8cae0600134f9eeb 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 162-michelle-akhidenor-slow-is-smooth-and-smooth-is-fast full We’re three quarters through 2021, peers. While you may be wondering if you’ve “done enough” for your business this year, our Founder and CEO, Michelle Akhidenor wants you to know that it’s okay to take your foot off the gas for a hot minute. 


In this honest and vulnerable solo episode, Michelle opens up about her mental health after launching a new podcast, the benefits to herself and her business since taking a breather, and why slow and steady can win the race after all. 


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]]> We’re three quarters through 2021, peers. While you may be wondering if you’ve “done enough” for your business this year, our Founder and CEO, Michelle Akhidenor wants you to know that it’s okay to take your foot off the gas for a hot minute. 


In this honest and vulnerable solo episode, Michelle opens up about her mental health after launching a new podcast, the benefits to herself and her business since taking a breather, and why slow and steady can win the race after all. 


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]]> #161. Ella Greenwood: The Founder of Broken Flames Productions on The Glass Half-Full Mindset #161. Ella Greenwood: The Founder of Broken Flames Productions on The Glass Half-Full Mindset Sun, 08 Aug 2021 21:00:13 GMT 42:10 6108a74604d6000013ca10c0 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/161-ella-greenwood-the-glass-half-full-mindset 6108a74604d6000013ca10c0 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 161-ella-greenwood-the-glass-half-full-mindset full Rejection, loneliness, anxiety; emotions us humans tend not to like. But sometimes, they can be the catalyst to change the course of our lives. 


Ella Greenwood was just 13 years old when she began to suffer from mental health issues. At the same time as her career as an actress was beginning, Ella knew she wanted to share stories and add value to the world through film. 


In today’s Peers2Peers episode powered by Shopify, we speak with award-winning filmmaker and actress, Ella to hear how she developed her glass half-full mindset, how she started a fully-fledged business as a teenager and her advice for those of us struggling with anxiety and depression. 


*This episode cover’s topics of mental health, depression and anxiety and may be triggering to some listeners. If you or a loved one is in need of help, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.*


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]]> Rejection, loneliness, anxiety; emotions us humans tend not to like. But sometimes, they can be the catalyst to change the course of our lives. 


Ella Greenwood was just 13 years old when she began to suffer from mental health issues. At the same time as her career as an actress was beginning, Ella knew she wanted to share stories and add value to the world through film. 


In today’s Peers2Peers episode powered by Shopify, we speak with award-winning filmmaker and actress, Ella to hear how she developed her glass half-full mindset, how she started a fully-fledged business as a teenager and her advice for those of us struggling with anxiety and depression. 


*This episode cover’s topics of mental health, depression and anxiety and may be triggering to some listeners. If you or a loved one is in need of help, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.*


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]]> #160. Bhanuka Harischandra: The Co-Founder of Surge Global on Why Perfectionism Ruins Progress #160. Bhanuka Harischandra: The Co-Founder of Surge Global on Why Perfectionism Ruins Progress Sun, 01 Aug 2021 22:51:10 GMT 45:33 6107255e7c2a82001a79b967 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/160-bhanuka-harischandra-why-perfectionism-ruins-progress 6107255e7c2a82001a79b967 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 160-bhanuka-harischandra-why-perfectionism-ruins-progress full Colombo-based entrepreneur and Founder of Surge Global, Bhanuka Harischandra always felt like the black sheep in his family.  With academic pressures plaguing his future, a teenaged Bhanuka turned to video games. 

 

After uploading video game content to streaming platforms like YouTube, Bhanuka began to see his path changing in front of him as he realised he could monetise his passion. But, when YouTube changed their business model overnight (for the worst,) Bhanuka knew he had to stick with his guns and make his dreams work. 


From building a business as a teenager to working with Fortune 500 companies across the globe, today’s Peers2Peers episode powered by Shopify shares Bhanuka’ s unique entrepreneurial journey.


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]]> Colombo-based entrepreneur and Founder of Surge Global, Bhanuka Harischandra always felt like the black sheep in his family.  With academic pressures plaguing his future, a teenaged Bhanuka turned to video games. 

 

After uploading video game content to streaming platforms like YouTube, Bhanuka began to see his path changing in front of him as he realised he could monetise his passion. But, when YouTube changed their business model overnight (for the worst,) Bhanuka knew he had to stick with his guns and make his dreams work. 


From building a business as a teenager to working with Fortune 500 companies across the globe, today’s Peers2Peers episode powered by Shopify shares Bhanuka’ s unique entrepreneurial journey.


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]]> #159. Shomy Hasan Chowdhury: The Co-Founder of Awareness 360 on Finding Passion In What Bothers You #159. Shomy Hasan Chowdhury: The Co-Founder of Awareness 360 on Finding Passion In What Bothers You Sun, 25 Jul 2021 21:00:48 GMT 52:29 60e65ea916c9b700121e1a3d false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/159-shomy-hasan-chowdhury-finding-passion-in-what-bothers-yo 60e65ea916c9b700121e1a3d 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 159-shomy-hasan-chowdhury-finding-passion-in-what-bothers-yo full When today’s guest moved from Bangladesh to America, she never imagined that she’d one day be receiving an award from President Barack Obama himself. 


After arriving in the US to gain an education, Shomy Hasan Chowdury started volunteering. Soon, 40 hours turned into 460 and the entrepreneur discovered her passion for giving back. 


Now the Co-Founder of global youth-led organisation Awareness 360, a Water, Hygiene and Sanitation activist, a TEDx Speaker and a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient (just to name a few accolades) Shomy is an inspiring entrepreneur who knows the power in community. 


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]]> When today’s guest moved from Bangladesh to America, she never imagined that she’d one day be receiving an award from President Barack Obama himself. 


After arriving in the US to gain an education, Shomy Hasan Chowdury started volunteering. Soon, 40 hours turned into 460 and the entrepreneur discovered her passion for giving back. 


Now the Co-Founder of global youth-led organisation Awareness 360, a Water, Hygiene and Sanitation activist, a TEDx Speaker and a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient (just to name a few accolades) Shomy is an inspiring entrepreneur who knows the power in community. 


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]]> #158. Serkan Toso: The Co-Founder of byFood On Taking The Road Less Traveled #158. Serkan Toso: The Co-Founder of byFood On Taking The Road Less Traveled Sun, 18 Jul 2021 21:00:54 GMT 45:40 60e3aed776d27e0012899b03 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/158-serkan-toso-taking-the-road-less-travelled 60e3aed776d27e0012899b03 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 158-serkan-toso-taking-the-road-less-travelled full Hailing from a town two hours outside of Istanbul, Turkey to studying in the rice fields of Japan, Serkan Toso’s entrepreneurial journey has seen him explore the world. 


However, as one of the Co-Founders of byFood, a platform for tourists to discover Japan’s best cuisine, it hasn’t always been smooth sailing. 


In this episode, Serkan shares how he began a business in a foreign country, why he took a different path from his family, and his networking advice for any other migrant entrepreneurs out there. 


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]]> Hailing from a town two hours outside of Istanbul, Turkey to studying in the rice fields of Japan, Serkan Toso’s entrepreneurial journey has seen him explore the world. 


However, as one of the Co-Founders of byFood, a platform for tourists to discover Japan’s best cuisine, it hasn’t always been smooth sailing. 


In this episode, Serkan shares how he began a business in a foreign country, why he took a different path from his family, and his networking advice for any other migrant entrepreneurs out there. 


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]]> #157. Genevieve Day: The Founder of Day Management on Leaving Imposter Syndrome At The Door #157. Genevieve Day: The Founder of Day Management on Leaving Imposter Syndrome At The Door Sun, 11 Jul 2021 21:00:57 GMT 52:25 60dd1051daf0ac00132d1fda false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/157-genevieve-day-leave-imposter-syndrome-at-the-door 60dd1051daf0ac00132d1fda 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 157-genevieve-day-leave-imposter-syndrome-at-the-door full Genevieve Day is the CEO and Founder of Day Management, one of Australia’s first influencer management agencies and a 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee. 


In this open Peers2Peers chat, Genevieve shares how she expanded her company in 2020 whilst others were shutting their doors, why she aims to work smarter (not harder) and how her traditional family of teachers, lawyers and doctors supported her “black sheep” decision to forge her own path.


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]]> Genevieve Day is the CEO and Founder of Day Management, one of Australia’s first influencer management agencies and a 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee. 


In this open Peers2Peers chat, Genevieve shares how she expanded her company in 2020 whilst others were shutting their doors, why she aims to work smarter (not harder) and how her traditional family of teachers, lawyers and doctors supported her “black sheep” decision to forge her own path.


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]]> #156. Shayan Mahmud: The Co-Founder of Eikon7 on Finding Comfort In The Discomfort #156. Shayan Mahmud: The Co-Founder of Eikon7 on Finding Comfort In The Discomfort Sun, 04 Jul 2021 21:00:06 GMT 45:31 60dc236d1f5e91001249f5f0 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/156-shayan-mahmud-finding-comfort-in-the-discomfort 60dc236d1f5e91001249f5f0 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 156-shayan-mahmud-finding-comfort-in-the-discomfort full Have you ever felt worse after scrolling social media? With new houses, shiny cars and business wins, sometimes our feeds can feel like a never-ending highlight reel. 


In today’s episode, Managing Partner of digital marketing and advertising agency, Eikon7, Shayan Mahmud shares his thoughts on how social media is warping our ideas of success and expectations. 


Managing three global businesses, Shayan is no stranger to failure, perseverance and knowing that there’s more to scaling a company that meets the social media eye. 


Powered by Shopify, this episode is a jackpot of wise words for the entrepreneurial spirit. 


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]]> Have you ever felt worse after scrolling social media? With new houses, shiny cars and business wins, sometimes our feeds can feel like a never-ending highlight reel. 


In today’s episode, Managing Partner of digital marketing and advertising agency, Eikon7, Shayan Mahmud shares his thoughts on how social media is warping our ideas of success and expectations. 


Managing three global businesses, Shayan is no stranger to failure, perseverance and knowing that there’s more to scaling a company that meets the social media eye. 


Powered by Shopify, this episode is a jackpot of wise words for the entrepreneurial spirit. 


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]]> #155. Nicole Liu: The Founder of Kin Fertility on Building The Risk Muscle #155. Nicole Liu: The Founder of Kin Fertility on Building The Risk Muscle Sun, 27 Jun 2021 21:00:10 GMT 48:13 60cfda664c9d03001914b582 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/155-nicole-liu-building-the-risk-muscle 60cfda664c9d03001914b582 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 155-nicole-liu-building-the-risk-muscle full Has your entrepreneurial journey ever felt like being on the edge of a cliff? 

You can either stay put in your comfort zone or… jump. 


Jumping is exactly what today’s Peers2Peers guest, Nicole Liu, did when she founded Kin Fertility. 


The first subscription service for the contraceptive pill, Kin Fertility is now helping thousands of women navigate the turbulent waters of reproductive health. 


In this heart-warming episode, Nicole shares why an incorrect reproductive diagnosis spurred her to start breaking down fertility taboos and how one chance conversation changed her life path forever. 


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]]> Has your entrepreneurial journey ever felt like being on the edge of a cliff? 

You can either stay put in your comfort zone or… jump. 


Jumping is exactly what today’s Peers2Peers guest, Nicole Liu, did when she founded Kin Fertility. 


The first subscription service for the contraceptive pill, Kin Fertility is now helping thousands of women navigate the turbulent waters of reproductive health. 


In this heart-warming episode, Nicole shares why an incorrect reproductive diagnosis spurred her to start breaking down fertility taboos and how one chance conversation changed her life path forever. 


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]]> #154. Emille Mendoza: The Founder of Boracay Skin On Flying To New Heights #154. Emille Mendoza: The Founder of Boracay Skin On Flying To New Heights Sun, 20 Jun 2021 21:00:05 GMT 41:08 60c82d5bb199bc00155c7ec3 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/154-emille-mendoza-flying-to-new-heights 60c82d5bb199bc00155c7ec3 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 154-emille-mendoza-flying-to-new-heights full Where have your travels taken you? For today’s guest, Emille Mendoza, it was a trip back to her parent’s country of the Philippines that sparked a business idea. 


Now the Founder and CEO of Boracay Skin, Emille turned her business from a part-time side hustle while working as a flight attendant to a seven figure e-commerce brand. 


Huge, right? In today’s episode powered by Shopify, Emille shares the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with being an entrepreneur, how she knew when to take the plunge to full-time and why grief ended up being a catalyst for Emille to live her truth.


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]]> Where have your travels taken you? For today’s guest, Emille Mendoza, it was a trip back to her parent’s country of the Philippines that sparked a business idea. 


Now the Founder and CEO of Boracay Skin, Emille turned her business from a part-time side hustle while working as a flight attendant to a seven figure e-commerce brand. 


Huge, right? In today’s episode powered by Shopify, Emille shares the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with being an entrepreneur, how she knew when to take the plunge to full-time and why grief ended up being a catalyst for Emille to live her truth.


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]]> #153. Shilpa Yarlagadda: The Founder of Shiffon Co. on Spiralling Upwards #153. Shilpa Yarlagadda: The Founder of Shiffon Co. on Spiralling Upwards Sun, 13 Jun 2021 21:00:07 GMT 43:37 60bebb7f13106900199fd6b1 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/153-shilpa-yarlagadda-spiralling-upwards 60bebb7f13106900199fd6b1 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 153-shilpa-yarlagadda-spiralling-upwards full How has your network helped you in your entrepreneurial journey? 


For today’s guest it was a cold call to Emma Watson’s stylist that changed the course of her business journey forever. 


Now spotted on the likes of Nicole Kidman, Serena Williams and Michelle Obama (amongst others), Harvard University student Shilpa Yarlagadda is creating beautiful jewellery with an incredibly important mission. 


Powered by Shopify, today’s guest is the brilliant Gen Z founder of Shiffon Co. who shares why multitasking isn’t worth the hype and how you can’t be what you can’t see. 


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]]> How has your network helped you in your entrepreneurial journey? 


For today’s guest it was a cold call to Emma Watson’s stylist that changed the course of her business journey forever. 


Now spotted on the likes of Nicole Kidman, Serena Williams and Michelle Obama (amongst others), Harvard University student Shilpa Yarlagadda is creating beautiful jewellery with an incredibly important mission. 


Powered by Shopify, today’s guest is the brilliant Gen Z founder of Shiffon Co. who shares why multitasking isn’t worth the hype and how you can’t be what you can’t see. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Shiffon Co.: https://www.shiffonco.com/ -
  • Follow Shiffon Co. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiffonco/ -
  • Connect with Shilpa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpa-yarlagadda-b079ba50/ -
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]]> #152. Lisa Carmen Wang: The Founder of SheWorx on How To Play The Game To Win #152. Lisa Carmen Wang: The Founder of SheWorx on How To Play The Game To Win Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:00:08 GMT 56:31 60b4253a0b9783001322691f false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/152-lisa-carmen-wang-play-the-game-to-win 60b4253a0b9783001322691f 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 152-lisa-carmen-wang-play-the-game-to-win full To be a winner, you have to think and act like one. 


It was this mindset that propelled world champion gymnast-turned-serial entrepreneur, Lisa Carmen Wang to success. 


The Forbes 30 Under 30 Venture Capital Listee has always been unapologetic in her pursuit for victory. Now, she’s dedicated her career to helping women do the same.  


Powered by Shopify, in this Peers episode , Lisa reveals why we should embrace feminine and masculine traits to succeed, how to ‘play’ the business game and the impact of female collaboration. 


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]]> To be a winner, you have to think and act like one. 


It was this mindset that propelled world champion gymnast-turned-serial entrepreneur, Lisa Carmen Wang to success. 


The Forbes 30 Under 30 Venture Capital Listee has always been unapologetic in her pursuit for victory. Now, she’s dedicated her career to helping women do the same.  


Powered by Shopify, in this Peers episode , Lisa reveals why we should embrace feminine and masculine traits to succeed, how to ‘play’ the business game and the impact of female collaboration. 


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  • Learn more about Lisa: https://www.lisawang.co -
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]]> #151. Spandana Nakka: The Co-Founder of Sleek on How To Put Theory into Practice #151. Spandana Nakka: The Co-Founder of Sleek on How To Put Theory into Practice Sun, 30 May 2021 21:00:17 GMT 44:45 60ab29b3c6d2420012f1c557 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/150-spandana-nakka-how-to-put-theory-into-practice 60ab29b3c6d2420012f1c557 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 150-spandana-nakka-how-to-put-theory-into-practice full Spandana Nakka waited for the perfect opportunity to quit her dream 9-to-5 gig at Google to launch her own business. Unsurprisingly, the decision to do so has already started to pay off. Sleek sells AI software to venues to manage their wait times and has been featured on Forbes AI 50 watchlist. In this episode, Sleek Co-Founder and CEO, Spandana teaches us some vital lessons about the importance of remaining curious, overcoming rejection and challenging traditional trajectories. 


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]]> Spandana Nakka waited for the perfect opportunity to quit her dream 9-to-5 gig at Google to launch her own business. Unsurprisingly, the decision to do so has already started to pay off. Sleek sells AI software to venues to manage their wait times and has been featured on Forbes AI 50 watchlist. In this episode, Sleek Co-Founder and CEO, Spandana teaches us some vital lessons about the importance of remaining curious, overcoming rejection and challenging traditional trajectories. 


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  • Learn more about Sleek: https://www.sleektext.com/ -
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]]> #150. Michael Perry: The Founder of Maple on Following That Voice #150. Michael Perry: The Founder of Maple on Following That Voice Sun, 23 May 2021 21:00:23 GMT 50:09 60a1aaef1424e14e8c3cbfb5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/150-michael-perry-follow-that-voice 60a1aaef1424e14e8c3cbfb5 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 150-michael-perry-follow-that-voice full After having his company, Kit, acquired by none other than Shopify, today’s guest knew he had to listen to the voice inside of him and keep pursuing his purpose. A former Shopify Product Director, Michael Perry has co-founded four businesses throughout this time as a software start-up superstar. 


Now, his latest venture, Maple, has raised more than $3.5 million in seed funding and is set to change parent’s lives (including his own) forever. 


Powered by Shopify, today’s ep will have you tuning in to that  inner voice and feeling passionate about finding your purpose.


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]]> After having his company, Kit, acquired by none other than Shopify, today’s guest knew he had to listen to the voice inside of him and keep pursuing his purpose. A former Shopify Product Director, Michael Perry has co-founded four businesses throughout this time as a software start-up superstar. 


Now, his latest venture, Maple, has raised more than $3.5 million in seed funding and is set to change parent’s lives (including his own) forever. 


Powered by Shopify, today’s ep will have you tuning in to that  inner voice and feeling passionate about finding your purpose.


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]]> #149. Iva Gumnishka: The Founder of Humans in the Loop on Finding Your Speciality #149. Iva Gumnishka: The Founder of Humans in the Loop on Finding Your Speciality Sun, 16 May 2021 21:00:16 GMT 43:13 608f97b9fc9d6e4b04b88747 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/149-iva-gumnishka-find-your-specialty 608f97b9fc9d6e4b04b88747 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 149-iva-gumnishka-find-your-specialty full Founded in 2017, today’s guest is the brilliant Iva Gumnishka, CEO of Humans in the Loop. Through her social enterprise, Iva and her team are providing employment opportunities in the data industry to people affected by conflict. 


Thanks to @shopify, we sat down with Iva to hear about her experience with culture shock, choosing adventure and risk over stability, and what advice she wished she’d heard four years ago. 


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]]> Founded in 2017, today’s guest is the brilliant Iva Gumnishka, CEO of Humans in the Loop. Through her social enterprise, Iva and her team are providing employment opportunities in the data industry to people affected by conflict. 


Thanks to @shopify, we sat down with Iva to hear about her experience with culture shock, choosing adventure and risk over stability, and what advice she wished she’d heard four years ago. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Humans In The Loop: https://humansintheloop.org/ -
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]]> #148. Swee Lin Lee: The Founder of PichaEats’ Food For Thought #148. Swee Lin Lee: The Founder of PichaEats’ Food For Thought Sun, 09 May 2021 21:00:36 GMT 36:32 608777d33810613cf839fb9f false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/148-swee-lin-lee-meals-for-change 608777d33810613cf839fb9f 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 148-swee-lin-lee-meals-for-change full Powered by Shopify, this week’s guest is Swee Lin Lee, one of the clever brains behind the refugee platform, PichaEats. Founded after volunteering in a KL refugee living centre with her two business partners, Swee Lin created a solution to the problem of young children abandoning their education to support their families. 


In this episode, we sit down with Swee Lin to hear about her journey to entrepreneurship and how not being interested in her university studies changed her life path.


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]]> Powered by Shopify, this week’s guest is Swee Lin Lee, one of the clever brains behind the refugee platform, PichaEats. Founded after volunteering in a KL refugee living centre with her two business partners, Swee Lin created a solution to the problem of young children abandoning their education to support their families. 


In this episode, we sit down with Swee Lin to hear about her journey to entrepreneurship and how not being interested in her university studies changed her life path.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about PichaEats: https://pichaeats.com/en/ -
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  • Connect with Swee Lin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweelin/ -
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]]> #147. Zaure Rozmat: The CEO of The Steppe on How Gut Feelings Are Good Enough #147. Zaure Rozmat: The CEO of The Steppe on How Gut Feelings Are Good Enough Sun, 02 May 2021 21:00:13 GMT 46:39 60769189f87efe0c5be46692 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/147-zaure-rozmat-gut-feelings-are-good-enough 60769189f87efe0c5be46692 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 147-zaure-rozmat-gut-feelings-are-good-enough full Today’s guest, Zaure Rozmat is the CEO of Kazakhstani media startup The Steppe, a media outlet with a focus on education, technology and cultural economics, without the gossip, tabloids and clickbait. 


As a self-described risk-taker, Zaure’s pathway to entrepreneurship isn’t unexpected, but what she’s created with The Steppe is. In this episode, Zaure shares how motherhood inspired her business journey, the importance of creating a trusted voice for the young, and how to navigate career burnout.


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]]> Today’s guest, Zaure Rozmat is the CEO of Kazakhstani media startup The Steppe, a media outlet with a focus on education, technology and cultural economics, without the gossip, tabloids and clickbait. 


As a self-described risk-taker, Zaure’s pathway to entrepreneurship isn’t unexpected, but what she’s created with The Steppe is. In this episode, Zaure shares how motherhood inspired her business journey, the importance of creating a trusted voice for the young, and how to navigate career burnout.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about The Steppe: https://the-steppe.com/ -
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  • Follow Zaure on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaurerozmat/ -
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]]> #146. Samantha Pratt: The Founder of KlickEngage on How To Be Ok With Not Being Ok #146. Samantha Pratt: The Founder of KlickEngage on How To Be Ok With Not Being Ok Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:30:10 GMT 50:18 60768bf1206eb75c7bf7f5d9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/146-samantha-pratt-be-ok-with-not-being-ok 60768bf1206eb75c7bf7f5d9 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 146-samantha-pratt-be-ok-with-not-being-ok full Today’s episode discusses mental health and may be triggering for some listeners. If you need support, help is available. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.


Today’s guest, Samantha Pratt is the CEO and Founder of KlickEngage, an organization that uses SEL to limit the impact of complex trauma on student achievement. Drawing on her own mental health experiences, Samantha sits down with us to discuss the impact of growing up between Cleveland and Tennessee, why schools don’t have the tools and language in place to support childhood trauma and the path to change it all.


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]]> Today’s episode discusses mental health and may be triggering for some listeners. If you need support, help is available. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.


Today’s guest, Samantha Pratt is the CEO and Founder of KlickEngage, an organization that uses SEL to limit the impact of complex trauma on student achievement. Drawing on her own mental health experiences, Samantha sits down with us to discuss the impact of growing up between Cleveland and Tennessee, why schools don’t have the tools and language in place to support childhood trauma and the path to change it all.


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]]> #145. Kaitlyn Barclay: The Co-Founder of Scout Lab on How It Never Stops, It Just Evolves #145. Kaitlyn Barclay: The Co-Founder of Scout Lab on How It Never Stops, It Just Evolves Sun, 18 Apr 2021 21:00:02 GMT 45:31 60738e627e076612eb5d20fe false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/145-kaitlyn-barclay-it-never-stops-it-just-evolves 60738e627e076612eb5d20fe 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 145-kaitlyn-barclay-it-never-stops-it-just-evolves full In true New Yorker form, today’s guest is fast and bright. Kaitlyn Barclay is the CEO and Co-Founder of Scout Lab, a boutique full-service creative agency building purpose-driven brands for founders with a vision. Since its launch in 2017, Scout Lab has worked with some of the biggest and most progressive brands including Adidas, Wix.com, WordPress.com, Venmo and Alibaba. 


We sit down with Kaitlyn to discuss her ‘master of none’ attitude towards entrepreneurship, how to move from doer to leader, and why we need to stop using the term ‘imposter syndrome’ and start doing.


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]]> In true New Yorker form, today’s guest is fast and bright. Kaitlyn Barclay is the CEO and Co-Founder of Scout Lab, a boutique full-service creative agency building purpose-driven brands for founders with a vision. Since its launch in 2017, Scout Lab has worked with some of the biggest and most progressive brands including Adidas, Wix.com, WordPress.com, Venmo and Alibaba. 


We sit down with Kaitlyn to discuss her ‘master of none’ attitude towards entrepreneurship, how to move from doer to leader, and why we need to stop using the term ‘imposter syndrome’ and start doing.


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
  • Learn more about Scout Lab: https://www.scoutlab.com -
  • Follow Scout Lab on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scoutlabco/ -
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]]> #144. Skyler Mapes: The Co-Founder of EXAU Olive Oil on One of Oprah’s Favorite Things #144. Skyler Mapes: The Co-Founder of EXAU Olive Oil on One of Oprah’s Favorite Things Sun, 11 Apr 2021 21:15:35 GMT 56:56 6072834045e5c6581e2e566b false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/144-skyler-mapes-one-of-oprahs-favorite-things 6072834045e5c6581e2e566b 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 144-skyler-mapes-one-of-oprahs-favorite-things full When today’s guest, Skyler Mapes visited her now-husband’s parents in his hometown of Le Castella Calabria, she also met their orchard of olive trees - while not as personable, they were just as intimidating. Upon returning to Texas, Skyler couldn’t forget the taste Calabria had left, so she decided not to leave it and relocate to Italy. 


In 2017, EXAU Olive Oil was born - a family-owned direct-to-consumer olive oil brand. It’s good, really good, it’s one of Oprah’s Favorite Things, and soon-to-be yours. But there’s more than oil to be shared in today’s episode powered by Shopify, and there’s more to Skyler than her taste in olives. As one of the first black female olive oil producers, Skyler reflects on the ways culture, history and family have shaped her identity and voice, and how to navigate starting a business in a space you’re unfamiliar with. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
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]]> When today’s guest, Skyler Mapes visited her now-husband’s parents in his hometown of Le Castella Calabria, she also met their orchard of olive trees - while not as personable, they were just as intimidating. Upon returning to Texas, Skyler couldn’t forget the taste Calabria had left, so she decided not to leave it and relocate to Italy. 


In 2017, EXAU Olive Oil was born - a family-owned direct-to-consumer olive oil brand. It’s good, really good, it’s one of Oprah’s Favorite Things, and soon-to-be yours. But there’s more than oil to be shared in today’s episode powered by Shopify, and there’s more to Skyler than her taste in olives. As one of the first black female olive oil producers, Skyler reflects on the ways culture, history and family have shaped her identity and voice, and how to navigate starting a business in a space you’re unfamiliar with. 


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  • Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
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]]> BONUS: This Episode Is Sponsored, (Finally) BONUS: This Episode Is Sponsored, (Finally) Sun, 11 Apr 2021 21:00:36 GMT 7:47 606f89cd70551e6ec9b2fc4a false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/bonus-two-years-in-the-making 606f89cd70551e6ec9b2fc4a 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 bonus-two-years-in-the-making full We are so excited to share the news: we have a sponsor! The leading global commerce company, Shopify has come onboard to help us power the entrepreneurial success stories of peers around the world. To mark this huge milestone, our CEO and Founder Michelle Akhidenor has taken to the mic alone to reflect on what this sponsorship means to her, how she made it happen and what she learnt from her two-year pursuit.


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]]> We are so excited to share the news: we have a sponsor! The leading global commerce company, Shopify has come onboard to help us power the entrepreneurial success stories of peers around the world. To mark this huge milestone, our CEO and Founder Michelle Akhidenor has taken to the mic alone to reflect on what this sponsorship means to her, how she made it happen and what she learnt from her two-year pursuit.


Discover more:

  • Learn more about our sponsor, Shopify and start your 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C -
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]]> #143. Adelle Archer: The Co-Founder of Eterneva on Making Ashes Into Diamonds #143. Adelle Archer: The Co-Founder of Eterneva on Making Ashes Into Diamonds Sun, 28 Mar 2021 20:00:41 GMT 51:37 60581c373e777e4471391f34 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/143-adelle-archer-a-diamond-in-the-ashes 60581c373e777e4471391f34 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 143-adelle-archer-a-diamond-in-the-ashes full In 2015, Adelle Archer lost her close friend and mentor to pancreatic cancer. That's when she heard about turning loved one's ashes into diamonds and created Eterneva. 


In today’s episode, Adelle recounts how a conversation about grief inspired an idea that celebrates life, how to stay committed to our business during periods of self-doubt and external disapproval, and what it’s really like to pitch on Shark Tank.



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  • Learn more about Eterneva: https://eterneva.com -
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]]> In 2015, Adelle Archer lost her close friend and mentor to pancreatic cancer. That's when she heard about turning loved one's ashes into diamonds and created Eterneva. 


In today’s episode, Adelle recounts how a conversation about grief inspired an idea that celebrates life, how to stay committed to our business during periods of self-doubt and external disapproval, and what it’s really like to pitch on Shark Tank.



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  • Listen to The Build Up by Alibaba AUS NZ on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2Zhpa29 -
  • Listen to The Build Up by Alibaba AUS NZ on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37wQFJR -
  • Learn more about Eterneva: https://eterneva.com -
  • Follow Eterneva on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eterneva/ -
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]]> #142. Shireen Jaffer: The Co-Founder of Edvo on How There Is Always A Choice #142. Shireen Jaffer: The Co-Founder of Edvo on How There Is Always A Choice Sun, 21 Mar 2021 20:00:02 GMT 55:14 603dd1f5ed11d731708ddc8b false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/142-shireen-jaffer-there-is-always-a-choice 603dd1f5ed11d731708ddc8b 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 142-shireen-jaffer-there-is-always-a-choice full Shireen Jaffer is the co-founder of Edvo, an edtech company empowering people with the tools to think for themselves and forge their own stories. But two minutes into this chat, we thought she could give Oprah a run for her money.


In this uplifting and (damn) motivating interview, Shireen gets real about what actually matters in the real world as opposed to what school and society tells us. She shares her tactics on how to gain clarity on what we want and why committing to ourselves is hard but not impossible.


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  • Listen to The Build Up by Alibaba AUS NZ on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2Zhpa29 -
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  • Subscribe to Shireen's newsletter 'The Edvolution': https://shireen.substack.com -
  • Learn more about Edvo: https://www.edvo.com -
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]]> Shireen Jaffer is the co-founder of Edvo, an edtech company empowering people with the tools to think for themselves and forge their own stories. But two minutes into this chat, we thought she could give Oprah a run for her money.


In this uplifting and (damn) motivating interview, Shireen gets real about what actually matters in the real world as opposed to what school and society tells us. She shares her tactics on how to gain clarity on what we want and why committing to ourselves is hard but not impossible.


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  • Listen to The Build Up by Alibaba AUS NZ on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2Zhpa29 -
  • Listen to The Build Up by Alibaba AUS NZ on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/37wQFJR -
  • Subscribe to Shireen's newsletter 'The Edvolution': https://shireen.substack.com -
  • Learn more about Edvo: https://www.edvo.com -
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]]> #141. Lisa Qu: The Founder of Lisa Qu on How There Is No Loss In Trying #141. Lisa Qu: The Founder of Lisa Qu on How There Is No Loss In Trying Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:00:44 GMT 39:40 603dcf79f811646f92fb319b false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/141-lisa-qu-there-is-no-loss-in-trying 603dcf79f811646f92fb319b 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 141-lisa-qu-there-is-no-loss-in-trying full Lisa Qu  is a fashion designer hailing from Australia but based in NYC. Lisa launched her eponymous label in 2018 when she was a student at Parsons School of Design. 


In this intimate episode, Lisa reflects on the unspoken expectations that come with being a child of immigrant parents, navigating through the struggle of thinking ‘we’re not enough,’ and the truths The Devil Wears Prada got right.


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  • Learn more about Lisa Qu - https://lisaqu.com -
  • Learn more about LQ Collective - https://www.lqcollective.com -
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]]> Lisa Qu  is a fashion designer hailing from Australia but based in NYC. Lisa launched her eponymous label in 2018 when she was a student at Parsons School of Design. 


In this intimate episode, Lisa reflects on the unspoken expectations that come with being a child of immigrant parents, navigating through the struggle of thinking ‘we’re not enough,’ and the truths The Devil Wears Prada got right.


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  • Tune in to The Build Up by Alibaba AUS NZ on Apple Podcasts - http://apple.co/2Zhpa29 -
  • Tune in to The Build Up by Alibaba AUS NZ on Spotify - http://spoti.fi/37wQFJR -
  • Learn more about Lisa Qu - https://lisaqu.com -
  • Learn more about LQ Collective - https://www.lqcollective.com -
  • Follow Lisa Qu on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaqu_/ -
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]]> #140. Sarah Chen: The Co-Founder of The Billion Dollar Fund for Women on Venturing Out #140. Sarah Chen: The Co-Founder of The Billion Dollar Fund for Women on Venturing Out Sun, 07 Mar 2021 20:00:22 GMT 51:29 603dca775dba2e6f3d5b740c false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/140-sarah-chen-venturing-out 603dca775dba2e6f3d5b740c 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 140-sarah-chen-venturing-out full Sarah Chen is a venture capital aficionado who can drop a six-figure dollar amount into Excel and mean it. As the Co-founder of The Billion Dollar Fund for Women, Sarah is working to mobilise $1 billion dollars of funding into female-founded companies. In today’s episode, she’s telling us how.


In this ep, we also cover accidental feminism, the importance of critical thinking and how to build a community to help you achieve your goals.


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  • Learn more about Sarah: https://www.sarah-chen.com
  • Learn more about Beyond The Billion: https://beyondthebillion.com -
  • Tune in to Sarah's podcast with top US-Asia founders, funders & execs so you too can make #BillionDollarMoves: https://tinyurl.com/bdm-itunes
  • Follow Sarah on YouTube: https://youtube.com/SarahChenGlobal
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]]> Sarah Chen is a venture capital aficionado who can drop a six-figure dollar amount into Excel and mean it. As the Co-founder of The Billion Dollar Fund for Women, Sarah is working to mobilise $1 billion dollars of funding into female-founded companies. In today’s episode, she’s telling us how.


In this ep, we also cover accidental feminism, the importance of critical thinking and how to build a community to help you achieve your goals.


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  • Connect with Sarah Chen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahchenglobal/ -
  • Learn more about Sarah: https://www.sarah-chen.com
  • Learn more about Beyond The Billion: https://beyondthebillion.com -
  • Tune in to Sarah's podcast with top US-Asia founders, funders & execs so you too can make #BillionDollarMoves: https://tinyurl.com/bdm-itunes
  • Follow Sarah on YouTube: https://youtube.com/SarahChenGlobal
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject/ -


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]]> #139. Rooshy Roy: The Founder of Aavrani on The ‘Crisis’ In Finding An Identity #139. Rooshy Roy: The Founder of Aavrani on The ‘Crisis’ In Finding An Identity Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:00:16 GMT 49:54 60222d6941c8a60653dc8159 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/139-rooshy-roy-the-crisis-in-finding-an-identity 60222d6941c8a60653dc8159 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 139-rooshy-roy-the-crisis-in-finding-an-identity full This episode is all about identity: what it means, why we’re fixated on ‘solving it’ and if we should even try to. Joining us to share her journey with identity is the Founder and CEO of Indian-inspired skincare brand Aavrani, Rooshy Roy.


With humility and humour, Rooshy reflects on the confusion she felt as a teen trying to navigate cultural expectations as an Indian and American woman. Why rebellion in school is often a sign, not a write-off, and how we can gain more clarity on who we really are as individuals.


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  • Learn more about Aavrani: https://aavrani.com -
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]]> This episode is all about identity: what it means, why we’re fixated on ‘solving it’ and if we should even try to. Joining us to share her journey with identity is the Founder and CEO of Indian-inspired skincare brand Aavrani, Rooshy Roy.


With humility and humour, Rooshy reflects on the confusion she felt as a teen trying to navigate cultural expectations as an Indian and American woman. Why rebellion in school is often a sign, not a write-off, and how we can gain more clarity on who we really are as individuals.


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  • Connect with Rooshy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rooshy/ -
  • Learn more about Aavrani: https://aavrani.com -
  • Follow Aavrani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aavrani/ -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject/

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]]> #138. Zoia Kozakov: The Founder of The Win/Win Podcast on How You Better Work #138. Zoia Kozakov: The Founder of The Win/Win Podcast on How You Better Work Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:00:20 GMT 50:31 602227ace07dfe20b6661cf4 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/138-zoia-kozakov-you-better-work 602227ace07dfe20b6661cf4 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 138-zoia-kozakov-you-better-work full Zoia Kozakov’s life and career to-date has been so full, condensing it into a few sentences seems impractical. Alas, here we go. Vice President, Product at  CitiBank NYC, Global Marketing Lead at Women In Innovation, a Podcast Host and Founder, Zoia straddles between tech and innovation. 


In this ep, Zoia recounts the journey of being inscripted into the Israeli army following her father’s passing, why living in the present is a constant struggle and how to find your value system.


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  • Tune into the WIN/WIN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZpLHmzxxBtmZhXuEB3KwL?si=ZLSSQeVfSuKiVc62dJkCwA&fbclid=IwAR04EIwf5D1U1SiST-KxiCs4lE14TEfqd9s_M0KiTh0RQkmKIsKbWweBag0&nd=1 -
  • Connect with Zoia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/ -
  • Learn more about Zoia: https://www.zoia.online -
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]]> Zoia Kozakov’s life and career to-date has been so full, condensing it into a few sentences seems impractical. Alas, here we go. Vice President, Product at  CitiBank NYC, Global Marketing Lead at Women In Innovation, a Podcast Host and Founder, Zoia straddles between tech and innovation. 


In this ep, Zoia recounts the journey of being inscripted into the Israeli army following her father’s passing, why living in the present is a constant struggle and how to find your value system.


Discover more:

  • Tune into the WIN/WIN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZpLHmzxxBtmZhXuEB3KwL?si=ZLSSQeVfSuKiVc62dJkCwA&fbclid=IwAR04EIwf5D1U1SiST-KxiCs4lE14TEfqd9s_M0KiTh0RQkmKIsKbWweBag0&nd=1 -
  • Connect with Zoia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/ -
  • Learn more about Zoia: https://www.zoia.online -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject/

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]]> #137. Rachel Carpenter: The Co-Founder of Intrinio on Mum’s The Word #137. Rachel Carpenter: The Co-Founder of Intrinio on Mum’s The Word Sun, 14 Feb 2021 20:00:16 GMT 46:31 601b6b5281cb467d84eaf8dd false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/137-rachel-carpenter-moms-the-word 601b6b5281cb467d84eaf8dd 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 137-rachel-carpenter-moms-the-word full You’re graduating college, you’ve got your 9-5, health-care covered, cubicle cemented dream on a platter. You call your mom. Everything is good, everything is right, everything is in order, except you. 


When Rachel Carpenter called her mom, she had one question: to take the opportunity with money, or to sleep on a friend’s couch and earn no money. Her mom said to do the thing that fuelled her.


Rachel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Intrinio, a fin-tech start-up that provides businesses with fast, accurate, and affordable financial data. In this episode, Rachel shares the advice her mom gave which shaped her career, losing friends to ambition and why failure can point us in a better direction if we let it.


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  • Learn more about Intrinio: https://intrinio.com -
  • Follow Intrinio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/intrinio -
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]]> You’re graduating college, you’ve got your 9-5, health-care covered, cubicle cemented dream on a platter. You call your mom. Everything is good, everything is right, everything is in order, except you. 


When Rachel Carpenter called her mom, she had one question: to take the opportunity with money, or to sleep on a friend’s couch and earn no money. Her mom said to do the thing that fuelled her.


Rachel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Intrinio, a fin-tech start-up that provides businesses with fast, accurate, and affordable financial data. In this episode, Rachel shares the advice her mom gave which shaped her career, losing friends to ambition and why failure can point us in a better direction if we let it.


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  • Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelacarpenter/ -
  • Learn more about Intrinio: https://intrinio.com -
  • Follow Intrinio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/intrinio -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject/


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]]> #136. Cristina De la Peña: The Co-Founder of Synapbox on Why, Why, Why? #136. Cristina De la Peña: The Co-Founder of Synapbox on Why, Why, Why? Sun, 07 Feb 2021 20:00:43 GMT 48:52 60122a35d6820d3ff6d9aece false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/136-cristina-de-la-pea-why-why-why 60122a35d6820d3ff6d9aece 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 136-cristina-de-la-pea-why-why-why full How can we progress when everyone around us is urging us not to go forward? That’s a pain today’s guest, Cristina De la Peña knows all too well.

An architect turned-tech-entrepreneur, Cristina left Mexico to pursue a career in Paris, only to return after her then-business partner told her she was the ‘weak link.’ With her self-worth in question, Cristina stopped focusing on ‘who’ she was and began to ask herself ‘why’ she wanted to continue. 

Finding your ‘why’ is at the centre of today’s episode as Cristina shares her experience of being the ‘odd one out,’ looking for a support system outside of intimate relationships and how to embrace independence.


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  • Learn more about Synapbox: https://www.synapbox.com -
  • Follow Synapbox on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/synapbox/ -
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]]> How can we progress when everyone around us is urging us not to go forward? That’s a pain today’s guest, Cristina De la Peña knows all too well.

An architect turned-tech-entrepreneur, Cristina left Mexico to pursue a career in Paris, only to return after her then-business partner told her she was the ‘weak link.’ With her self-worth in question, Cristina stopped focusing on ‘who’ she was and began to ask herself ‘why’ she wanted to continue. 

Finding your ‘why’ is at the centre of today’s episode as Cristina shares her experience of being the ‘odd one out,’ looking for a support system outside of intimate relationships and how to embrace independence.


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  • Connect with Cristina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdelapenaosorio/ -
  • Learn more about Synapbox: https://www.synapbox.com -
  • Follow Synapbox on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/synapbox/ -
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]]> #135. Niara Valério: The Co-Founder of Learnabi on If It’s Broke, Rebuild It #135. Niara Valério: The Co-Founder of Learnabi on If It’s Broke, Rebuild It Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:00:44 GMT 41:11 6006789a164a6973ed3889c5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/135-niara-valerio-if-its-broke-rebuild-it 6006789a164a6973ed3889c5 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 135-niara-valerio-if-its-broke-rebuild-it full Niara Valério is an ed-tech entrepreneur and Co-founder of Learnabi, an online platform that brings personalised learning to high-risk students in underserved areas of the U.S. In two years, Learnabi has earned over six figures in sales and led Niara to be recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.


It all came together in the end, but only because it fell apart. With wisdom and frankness, Niara shares her early financial and mental hardships, understanding the ‘why’ behind our commitment and the cracks in the US school system.


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]]> Niara Valério is an ed-tech entrepreneur and Co-founder of Learnabi, an online platform that brings personalised learning to high-risk students in underserved areas of the U.S. In two years, Learnabi has earned over six figures in sales and led Niara to be recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.


It all came together in the end, but only because it fell apart. With wisdom and frankness, Niara shares her early financial and mental hardships, understanding the ‘why’ behind our commitment and the cracks in the US school system.


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  • Connect with Niara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niara-valerio/ -
  • Learn more about Learnabi: https://learnabi.com -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject/ -

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]]> #134. Liz Klinger: The Co-Founder of Lioness on Good Vibrations #134. Liz Klinger: The Co-Founder of Lioness on Good Vibrations Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:00:33 GMT 1:02:18 60065e87a27f7829922ef08b false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/134-liz-klinger-good-vibrations 60065e87a27f7829922ef08b 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 134-liz-klinger-good-vibrations full Today’s episode is all about closing the gap: pleasure, that is. Liz Klinger is the Co-founder of Lioness, a sexual wellness company responsible for creating the world's first and only biofeedback smart vibrators. Translation: you can see when and how to improve your orgasms by understanding what arouses you. 


Like a true taboo-breaker, Liz doesn’t leave much to interpretation as she reflects on the way art insisted her interest in sex, how we can become more open to the things that scare us and why living in the ‘grey’ is so damn hard.


Discover more: 

  • Connect with Liz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizklinger/ - 
  • Learn more about Lioness: https://lioness.io - 
  • Follow Lioness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionesshealth/ - 
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]]> Today’s episode is all about closing the gap: pleasure, that is. Liz Klinger is the Co-founder of Lioness, a sexual wellness company responsible for creating the world's first and only biofeedback smart vibrators. Translation: you can see when and how to improve your orgasms by understanding what arouses you. 


Like a true taboo-breaker, Liz doesn’t leave much to interpretation as she reflects on the way art insisted her interest in sex, how we can become more open to the things that scare us and why living in the ‘grey’ is so damn hard.


Discover more: 

  • Connect with Liz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizklinger/ - 
  • Learn more about Lioness: https://lioness.io - 
  • Follow Lioness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionesshealth/ - 
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject/


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]]> #133. Georgia Branch: The Co-Founder of Lioness on Good Vibrations #133. Georgia Branch: The Co-Founder of Lioness on Good Vibrations Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:00:28 GMT 42:17 5ff536b02196e4339486816a false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/133-branching-out 5ff536b02196e4339486816a 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 133-branching-out full Some people make babies, Georgia Branch grows 7-figure start ups. Impressive? Yes. But behind every successful bi-line comes a cost most of us don’t choose to check. As the founder of mature-aged model agency, Silverfox and wellness brands including Hemple CBD, Georgia has experienced the praise, recognition and commercial status of being a true entrepreneurial “success story,” but she’s also felt the grief that comes from it. In this powerful interview, Georgia shares her tale from PR girl to Forbes 30 Under 30, overcoming parental pressure and expectations and the ‘I’ in imposter syndrome.


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  • Connect with Georgia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiaibranch/ -
  • Learn more about Georgia and her PR wisdom: https://www.georgiabranch.co -
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]]> Some people make babies, Georgia Branch grows 7-figure start ups. Impressive? Yes. But behind every successful bi-line comes a cost most of us don’t choose to check. As the founder of mature-aged model agency, Silverfox and wellness brands including Hemple CBD, Georgia has experienced the praise, recognition and commercial status of being a true entrepreneurial “success story,” but she’s also felt the grief that comes from it. In this powerful interview, Georgia shares her tale from PR girl to Forbes 30 Under 30, overcoming parental pressure and expectations and the ‘I’ in imposter syndrome.


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  • Connect with Georgia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiaibranch/ -
  • Learn more about Georgia and her PR wisdom: https://www.georgiabranch.co -
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]]> #132. Christie Ding: The Co-Founder of Brand Catalyser on “Never Done, Never Seen, Never Known” #132. Christie Ding: The Co-Founder of Brand Catalyser on “Never Done, Never Seen, Never Known” Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:00:33 GMT 41:59 5ff534fdbc44693bbc461e5d false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/132-never-done-never-seen-never-known 5ff534fdbc44693bbc461e5d 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 132-never-done-never-seen-never-known full There’s a cultural divide and your brands know it.


Christie Ding is the Co-Founder of Brand Catalyser, a full service marketing agency specialising in cross-border and cross-cultural marketing strategies for brands wanting to expand into the Asian market. With a pragmatic mindset and youthful voice, Christie reflects on the year that changes everything, overcoming her introverted tendencies and the art of self-improvement.


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  • Connect with Christie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christie-ding/ -
  • Learn more about Brand Catalyser: https://brandcatalyser.com -
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]]> There’s a cultural divide and your brands know it.


Christie Ding is the Co-Founder of Brand Catalyser, a full service marketing agency specialising in cross-border and cross-cultural marketing strategies for brands wanting to expand into the Asian market. With a pragmatic mindset and youthful voice, Christie reflects on the year that changes everything, overcoming her introverted tendencies and the art of self-improvement.


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  • Connect with Christie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christie-ding/ -
  • Learn more about Brand Catalyser: https://brandcatalyser.com -
  • Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject/ -


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]]> #131. Sophia Danner-Okotie: The Founder of Besida on Stitching Yourself Back Together #131. Sophia Danner-Okotie: The Founder of Besida on Stitching Yourself Back Together Sun, 03 Jan 2021 20:00:24 GMT 51:10 5fec23d496b19b5155c7ab37 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/131-stitching-yourself-back-together 5fec23d496b19b5155c7ab37 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 131-stitching-yourself-back-together full Ethical fashion has become a trend, a buzz word - something with flare but no substance. Then, along came Sophia Danner-Okotie, a Nigerian born entrepreneur who wanted to create something familiar as well as fashionable. The result is Besida, a black-owned boutique and online store based in Atlanta that offers women’s fashion that’s both sustainably and ethically made in Nigeria. With charm and allure, Sophia shares how entrepreneurship softened her, why she felt the need to wear a defensive armour in order to do her job and the purpose driving her to disrupt fast-fashion.


Discover more:

  • Connect with Sophia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-danner-okotie/ -
  • Learn more about Besida: https://shopbesida.com -
  • Follow Besida on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopbesida/ -
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]]> Ethical fashion has become a trend, a buzz word - something with flare but no substance. Then, along came Sophia Danner-Okotie, a Nigerian born entrepreneur who wanted to create something familiar as well as fashionable. The result is Besida, a black-owned boutique and online store based in Atlanta that offers women’s fashion that’s both sustainably and ethically made in Nigeria. With charm and allure, Sophia shares how entrepreneurship softened her, why she felt the need to wear a defensive armour in order to do her job and the purpose driving her to disrupt fast-fashion.


Discover more:

  • Connect with Sophia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-danner-okotie/ -
  • Learn more about Besida: https://shopbesida.com -
  • Follow Besida on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopbesida/ -
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]]> #130. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project’s 2020 Year In Review #130. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project’s 2020 Year In Review Sun, 27 Dec 2020 20:00:56 GMT 23:16 5fd6f80318e07d17aa245d9a false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/130-year-in-review-2020-thank-you 5fd6f80318e07d17aa245d9a 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 130-year-in-review-2020-thank-you full Hope felt awfully far this year but never completely out of sight and note entirely out of reach. In today’s final episode of 2020, Host and Founder Michelle takes a moment to give her honest recount of the year that was. A time of great loss, unbearable uncertainty and high hopes. 


As a company we lost, we won and we learnt a lot. From missing people to missed opportunities, Michelle tracks the hardships of entrepreneurship during a pandemic and the lessons born from it. This is our truth.


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]]> Hope felt awfully far this year but never completely out of sight and note entirely out of reach. In today’s final episode of 2020, Host and Founder Michelle takes a moment to give her honest recount of the year that was. A time of great loss, unbearable uncertainty and high hopes. 


As a company we lost, we won and we learnt a lot. From missing people to missed opportunities, Michelle tracks the hardships of entrepreneurship during a pandemic and the lessons born from it. This is our truth.


Discover more:


Tune into the 100th Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/100-michelle-akhidenor-10-unforgettable-lessons-from/id1294012935?i=1000476353844 -


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]]> #129. Nyha Shree: The Co-Founder of Jumper.ai on Pursuing Option D #129. Nyha Shree: The Co-Founder of Jumper.ai on Pursuing Option D Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:00:41 GMT 40:36 5fd6d11fea3f194b7b435aaf false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/129-pursuing-option-d 5fd6d11fea3f194b7b435aaf 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 129-pursuing-option-d full Nyha Shree: An entrepreneur who pursued option D to find herself. As the Co-founder and CMO of conversational commerce platform, Jumper.ai, Nyha helps bridge the gap between e-commerce and brick and mortar retail. 


In this week’s ep, we hear from Nyha as she reflects on her indecisive adulthood, how we can get ok with pursuing option D and the ‘aggressive’ commentary inflicted on hard-working women.


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]]> Nyha Shree: An entrepreneur who pursued option D to find herself. As the Co-founder and CMO of conversational commerce platform, Jumper.ai, Nyha helps bridge the gap between e-commerce and brick and mortar retail. 


In this week’s ep, we hear from Nyha as she reflects on her indecisive adulthood, how we can get ok with pursuing option D and the ‘aggressive’ commentary inflicted on hard-working women.


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  • Connect with Nyha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyhashree/ -
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]]> #128. Maxine Ryan: The Founder of ProsperApp on There’s No ‘I’ In System #128. Maxine Ryan: The Founder of ProsperApp on There’s No ‘I’ In System Sun, 13 Dec 2020 21:20:58 GMT 48:50 5fc987b4a5557166335124cd false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/128-theres-no-i-in-system 5fc987b4a5557166335124cd 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 128-theres-no-i-in-system full Maxine Ryan is a Fintech entrepreneur changing the way people think about money. A two-time founder, Maxine is the former CEO of Bitspark, a cash-to-crypto solution company, and now ProsperApp, the TikTok of financial literacy for the millennial and Gen-Z generation.


In this insightful chat, Maxine reflects on the importance of connection with older generations, why we are not our thoughts and how she left university, quit her job and started a business all in the same month.


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]]> Maxine Ryan is a Fintech entrepreneur changing the way people think about money. A two-time founder, Maxine is the former CEO of Bitspark, a cash-to-crypto solution company, and now ProsperApp, the TikTok of financial literacy for the millennial and Gen-Z generation.


In this insightful chat, Maxine reflects on the importance of connection with older generations, why we are not our thoughts and how she left university, quit her job and started a business all in the same month.


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]]> #127. Kim Kaupe: The Co-Founder of The Superfan Company on Being An Accidental Entrepreneur #127. Kim Kaupe: The Co-Founder of The Superfan Company on Being An Accidental Entrepreneur Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:00:08 GMT 56:16 5fc447382d7134028550c527 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/127-the-accidental-entrepreneur 5fc447382d7134028550c527 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 127-the-accidental-entrepreneur full Kim Kaupe is a self-confessed ‘accidental entrepreneur.’ As the Co-founder and CEO of The Superfan Company, a fan engagement agency creating merchandise, products and programs for entertainers, celebrities and brands, Kim is seen pulling concerts together one day and working with Oprah the next. In this humorously candid interview, Kim shares the realities of realising her childhood dream job, the grey areas of work and the rise of The Superfan Company.


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]]> Kim Kaupe is a self-confessed ‘accidental entrepreneur.’ As the Co-founder and CEO of The Superfan Company, a fan engagement agency creating merchandise, products and programs for entertainers, celebrities and brands, Kim is seen pulling concerts together one day and working with Oprah the next. In this humorously candid interview, Kim shares the realities of realising her childhood dream job, the grey areas of work and the rise of The Superfan Company.


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  • Connect with Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe/ -
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  • Learn more about The Superfan Company: https://thesuperfancompany.com -
  • Reach out to Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/ -


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]]> #126. Wendy Chan: The Co-Founder of PackMojo on Why Is It Not Ok To Make A Change? #126. Wendy Chan: The Co-Founder of PackMojo on Why Is It Not Ok To Make A Change? Sun, 29 Nov 2020 20:00:28 GMT 46:05 5fbca728ca6dac341c305fc4 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/126-why-is-it-not-ok-to-make-a-change 5fbca728ca6dac341c305fc4 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 126-why-is-it-not-ok-to-make-a-change full Wendy Chan is a finance grad who took a long hard look at a career working for someone else before thinking: what else? As the Co-founder and CEO of PackMojo (a B2B start-up helping businesses get affordable, custom packaging), Wendy spends her days combining her love of strategy and design to make something functional, affordable and different.


In this no-holds-barred chat, Wendy reflects on the constant of change, lessons from a start-up and the steps it takes to launch something of value.


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]]> Wendy Chan is a finance grad who took a long hard look at a career working for someone else before thinking: what else? As the Co-founder and CEO of PackMojo (a B2B start-up helping businesses get affordable, custom packaging), Wendy spends her days combining her love of strategy and design to make something functional, affordable and different.


In this no-holds-barred chat, Wendy reflects on the constant of change, lessons from a start-up and the steps it takes to launch something of value.


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  • Connect with Wendy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendychan15/ -
  • Learn more about PackMojo: https://packmojo.com -

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]]> <![CDATA[#125. Safaath Ahmed Zahir: The Founder of Women & Democracy NGO Maldives on Working to Change, Not to Win]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2020 20:00:42 GMT 33:33 5fb476452306d531521a8992 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/125-work-to-change-not-to-win 5fb476452306d531521a8992 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 125-work-to-change-not-to-win full Safaath Ahmed Zahir is a leading women's rights activist in the Maldives and the founder of Women and Democracy, a non-profit organisation promoting gender diversity in the workplace. In this inspiring episode, Safaath reflects on her upbringing in a country resisting the call of democracy. With insight and hope, Safaath paints a path towards female empowerment and economic independence through her work, and challenges us to see life as a fight to right a wrong, rather than a game of win or lose.


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]]> Safaath Ahmed Zahir is a leading women's rights activist in the Maldives and the founder of Women and Democracy, a non-profit organisation promoting gender diversity in the workplace. In this inspiring episode, Safaath reflects on her upbringing in a country resisting the call of democracy. With insight and hope, Safaath paints a path towards female empowerment and economic independence through her work, and challenges us to see life as a fight to right a wrong, rather than a game of win or lose.


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  • Learn more about Women & Democracy: https://www.facebook.com/wdmaldives/

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]]> #124. Youssef El Kaddioui: The Founder of The Scalelab on Scaling The Ranks #124. Youssef El Kaddioui: The Founder of The Scalelab on Scaling The Ranks Sun, 15 Nov 2020 20:00:36 GMT 47:38 5fadd7810038c73368a69681 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/124-scale-the-ranks 5fadd7810038c73368a69681 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 124-scale-the-ranks full Youssef El Kaddioui is a two-time startup founder and Forbes 30 under 30 alumni. As Founder and CEO of The Scalelab, Youssef helps companies to grow by finding them new clients, but we’re not here to talk about his resumé. In this humbling interview, Youssef reminds us that life is configured by undetermined rules and unclear paths, it is up to us to define it ourselves. Youssef explores the impact of growing up in a developing country, moving to Hong Kong without a plan and the rise and rise of growth hacking.


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]]> Youssef El Kaddioui is a two-time startup founder and Forbes 30 under 30 alumni. As Founder and CEO of The Scalelab, Youssef helps companies to grow by finding them new clients, but we’re not here to talk about his resumé. In this humbling interview, Youssef reminds us that life is configured by undetermined rules and unclear paths, it is up to us to define it ourselves. Youssef explores the impact of growing up in a developing country, moving to Hong Kong without a plan and the rise and rise of growth hacking.


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]]> #123. Yulkendy Valdez: The Co-Founder of Forefront on Building A More Equitable And Accessible Workforce #123. Yulkendy Valdez: The Co-Founder of Forefront on Building A More Equitable And Accessible Workforce Sun, 08 Nov 2020 20:00:09 GMT 34:15 5f9641d0d49dae5e18157a15 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/123-building-a-more-equitable-and-accessible-workforce 5f9641d0d49dae5e18157a15 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 123-building-a-more-equitable-and-accessible-workforce full Yulkendy Valdez is a tech entrepreneur, social justice advocate, and public speaker but in this episode, we’re asking who she was before. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Forefront, Yulkendy helps employers, schools and youth non-for-profits prepare for the next generation of workforce but it was what she witnessed as a child in the Dominican Republic that pushed her to break the box society confined her in. In today’s episode, Yulkendy discusses her experience with cultural identity as a child, how to find your brand and how Forefront is challenging cultural bias in the workforce.


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]]> Yulkendy Valdez is a tech entrepreneur, social justice advocate, and public speaker but in this episode, we’re asking who she was before. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Forefront, Yulkendy helps employers, schools and youth non-for-profits prepare for the next generation of workforce but it was what she witnessed as a child in the Dominican Republic that pushed her to break the box society confined her in. In today’s episode, Yulkendy discusses her experience with cultural identity as a child, how to find your brand and how Forefront is challenging cultural bias in the workforce.


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]]> #122. Kinga Jentetics: The Co-Founder of PublishDrive on Reading Between the Lines #122. Kinga Jentetics: The Co-Founder of PublishDrive on Reading Between the Lines Sun, 01 Nov 2020 20:00:29 GMT 43:46 5f71162276bbcf34c03cb687 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/122-kinga-jentetics-read-between-the-lines 5f71162276bbcf34c03cb687 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 122-kinga-jentetics-read-between-the-lines full Most people finish writing a thesis and head towards tequila, Kinga Jentetics turned to self-publication instead. Realising she could put her work out there without a third party, Kinga wondered why other writers were left waiting? PublishDrive was created in 2014 as an act of creative autonomy, allowing authors to distribute their work without having to push for it to live outside their own pages. In this interview, Kinga explains how she got her start, the biggest failure of her career and why she refused to work for corporations and instead pursue her idea.


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]]> Most people finish writing a thesis and head towards tequila, Kinga Jentetics turned to self-publication instead. Realising she could put her work out there without a third party, Kinga wondered why other writers were left waiting? PublishDrive was created in 2014 as an act of creative autonomy, allowing authors to distribute their work without having to push for it to live outside their own pages. In this interview, Kinga explains how she got her start, the biggest failure of her career and why she refused to work for corporations and instead pursue her idea.


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  • Connect with Kinga on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingajentetics/ -
  • Learn more about PublishDrive: https://www.publishdrive.com -
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  • Connect with Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/


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]]> #121. Emily Kennedy: The Founder of Marinus Analytics on How To Find Comfort In Discomfort #121. Emily Kennedy: The Founder of Marinus Analytics on How To Find Comfort In Discomfort Sun, 25 Oct 2020 20:00:05 GMT 55:18 5f5ec3946a04670f85746b7b false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/121-emily-kennedy-how-to-find-comfort-in-discomfort 5f5ec3946a04670f85746b7b 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 121-emily-kennedy-how-to-find-comfort-in-discomfort full Human trafficking. That’s only one of a spectrum of problems Emily Kennedy is solving through her tech company, Marinus Analytics. 

If it seems unimaginable, you’d only be half-right. Emily doesn't rely on the ‘real’ world to eliminate it, instead she constructs an artificial one. Harnessing the sophistication of AI technology, Emily and her team at Marinus Analytics solve social problems by engineering and reimagining the very tool that has propelled many of them; the internet. 

In this episode, Emily discusses the risk of stagnation, the misconcetpions we place on ourselves and the how she’s working to solve the wee-little task of human trafficking.


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  • Connect with Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyemilykennedy/ -
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  • Listen to Emily's The Empower Podcast: https://www.emilykennedy.org/podcast -
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]]> Human trafficking. That’s only one of a spectrum of problems Emily Kennedy is solving through her tech company, Marinus Analytics. 

If it seems unimaginable, you’d only be half-right. Emily doesn't rely on the ‘real’ world to eliminate it, instead she constructs an artificial one. Harnessing the sophistication of AI technology, Emily and her team at Marinus Analytics solve social problems by engineering and reimagining the very tool that has propelled many of them; the internet. 

In this episode, Emily discusses the risk of stagnation, the misconcetpions we place on ourselves and the how she’s working to solve the wee-little task of human trafficking.


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  • Connect with Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyemilykennedy/ -
  • Learn more about Marinus Analytics: https://www.marinusanalytics.com -
  • Listen to Emily's The Empower Podcast: https://www.emilykennedy.org/podcast -
  • Tune into the Money Matters Podcast by Little Dreamers Australia: https://apple.co/39Ip1sZ -


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]]> #120. Xenia Muntean: The Founder of Planable on The Value of Coaxing Confidence #120. Xenia Muntean: The Founder of Planable on The Value of Coaxing Confidence Sun, 18 Oct 2020 20:00:06 GMT 45:01 5f5ebe685d208f2025f35a76 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/120-xenia-muntean-the-value-of-coaxing-confidence 5f5ebe685d208f2025f35a76 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 120-xenia-muntean-the-value-of-coaxing-confidence full As the founder and CEO of Planable, a content review and marketing collaboration platform, Xenia works with the likes of Christian Louboutin, the United Nations and Hyundai to take the admin out of content planning and bring teams greater transparency, enjoyment and creative freedom, but the role of ‘boss’ has proven to be less ego-boosting and more soul searching than she anticipated.


In this episode, Xenia breaks down the misconceptions of being a boss, the role fear plays in her day-to-day life and how confidence isn’t something we ‘have’ but something we must constantly call for.


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  • Learn more about Planable: https://planable.io -
  • Read The Peers Project's Marie Claire feature: https://www.marieclaire.com.au/the-peers-project -
  • Connect with Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/


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]]> As the founder and CEO of Planable, a content review and marketing collaboration platform, Xenia works with the likes of Christian Louboutin, the United Nations and Hyundai to take the admin out of content planning and bring teams greater transparency, enjoyment and creative freedom, but the role of ‘boss’ has proven to be less ego-boosting and more soul searching than she anticipated.


In this episode, Xenia breaks down the misconceptions of being a boss, the role fear plays in her day-to-day life and how confidence isn’t something we ‘have’ but something we must constantly call for.


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  • Connect with Xenia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xeniamuntean/ -
  • Learn more about Planable: https://planable.io -
  • Read The Peers Project's Marie Claire feature: https://www.marieclaire.com.au/the-peers-project -
  • Connect with Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/


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]]> #119. Kate Crowhurst: The Founder of Money Bites on How To Get Financially Lit #119. Kate Crowhurst: The Founder of Money Bites on How To Get Financially Lit Sun, 11 Oct 2020 20:00:50 GMT 39:53 5f5ebd2e03099d3aab27fd86 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/119-kate-crowhurst-how-to-get-financially-lit 5f5ebd2e03099d3aab27fd86 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 119-kate-crowhurst-how-to-get-financially-lit full Money touches us all, but only certain people are included in that conversation. Kate Crowhurst saw first-hand how fractured our financial systems are, wanting to change the conversation to include young people and those from lower socio-economic households, she decided to be part of the change, rather than wait for it. With a background in teaching and a Cambridge alum, Kate developed Money Bites, a content-led platform that provides accessible and actionable information on financial literacy. In this episode, Kate shares how economic disparity inspired change, why a team is essential for change and how we are all capable of making the world better.


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  • Connect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-crowhurst-8b994015a/
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]]> Money touches us all, but only certain people are included in that conversation. Kate Crowhurst saw first-hand how fractured our financial systems are, wanting to change the conversation to include young people and those from lower socio-economic households, she decided to be part of the change, rather than wait for it. With a background in teaching and a Cambridge alum, Kate developed Money Bites, a content-led platform that provides accessible and actionable information on financial literacy. In this episode, Kate shares how economic disparity inspired change, why a team is essential for change and how we are all capable of making the world better.


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  • Connect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-crowhurst-8b994015a/
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  • Tune into the Money Matters Podcast by Little Dreamers Australia: https://apple.co/39Ip1sZ -


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]]> #118. Andra Vaduva: The Founder of Empathy Global on How To Harness Empathy In Business #118. Andra Vaduva: The Founder of Empathy Global on How To Harness Empathy In Business Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:00:52 GMT 44:17 5f4c7dae60b43d32e4b7fa57 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/118-andra-vaduva-how-to-harness-empathy-in-business 5f4c7dae60b43d32e4b7fa57 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 118-andra-vaduva-how-to-harness-empathy-in-business full It’s no secret that businesses spend thousands of dollars a year researching ways to better understand their audience but what about their people - the ones who work for them?

Having personally seen the impact of exclusion, diversity and bullying in the workplace, Andra realised businesses need to look at their people, not their product line, to be the best they can be. With this empathy-centric vision in mind, Andra went on to create consultancy agency Empathy Global and more recently Hiboo, emotion AI engine that solves work-related challenges and helps grow your career with tactical and strategic information. In this episode, Andra discusses imposter syndrome, the need for burning desire and why we need to stop using empathy as a buzzword and harness it for good.


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  • Learn more about Empathy Global: https://www.empathyglobal.work -
  • Read The Peers Project's Marie Claire feature: https://www.marieclaire.com.au/the-peers-project -
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]]> It’s no secret that businesses spend thousands of dollars a year researching ways to better understand their audience but what about their people - the ones who work for them?

Having personally seen the impact of exclusion, diversity and bullying in the workplace, Andra realised businesses need to look at their people, not their product line, to be the best they can be. With this empathy-centric vision in mind, Andra went on to create consultancy agency Empathy Global and more recently Hiboo, emotion AI engine that solves work-related challenges and helps grow your career with tactical and strategic information. In this episode, Andra discusses imposter syndrome, the need for burning desire and why we need to stop using empathy as a buzzword and harness it for good.


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  • Connect with Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/

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]]> <![CDATA[#117. Arianne Sackville: The Founder of Bell & Bone on Asking A Million Questions ]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2020 21:00:15 GMT 40:27 5f43032f4d8f8f5035e6a5e6 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/117-arianne-sackville-dont-ask-a-single-question-ask-a-milli 5f43032f4d8f8f5035e6a5e6 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 117-arianne-sackville-dont-ask-a-single-question-ask-a-milli full Many of us start working unsure of what we want to do, even when we’re in it. It’s a feeling that rang true for Arianne Sackville when she gained an IBM scholarship that wasn’t all that she’d imagined. Like many of us, Arianne is young, hardworking and sharp but that doesn’t mean her youth should be wasted in work that does not serve her. While making a segway into the consumer goods sector, Arianne found her daily joy came from her dog, not her job. It was this clear distinction of happiness that led her to create Bell & Bone: an Australian Dog food company creating healthier, happier dogs. With national success and a recent foray into Asia, Arianne sits down with us to discuss why curiosity is crucial, the importance of finding confidence and how to care for man’s (or should be say, woman’s) best friend.


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]]> Many of us start working unsure of what we want to do, even when we’re in it. It’s a feeling that rang true for Arianne Sackville when she gained an IBM scholarship that wasn’t all that she’d imagined. Like many of us, Arianne is young, hardworking and sharp but that doesn’t mean her youth should be wasted in work that does not serve her. While making a segway into the consumer goods sector, Arianne found her daily joy came from her dog, not her job. It was this clear distinction of happiness that led her to create Bell & Bone: an Australian Dog food company creating healthier, happier dogs. With national success and a recent foray into Asia, Arianne sits down with us to discuss why curiosity is crucial, the importance of finding confidence and how to care for man’s (or should be say, woman’s) best friend.


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  • Connect with Arianne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianne-sackville-64a19032/ -
  • Learn more about Bell & Bone: https://bellandbone.com.au -
  • Tune into the Money Matters Podcast by Little Dreamers Australia: https://apple.co/39Ip1sZ -

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]]> #116. Nikita Gupta: The Co-Founder of Symba on How Jobs Aren’t All Dreams, They’re Work #116. Nikita Gupta: The Co-Founder of Symba on How Jobs Aren’t All Dreams, They’re Work Sun, 20 Sep 2020 21:00:55 GMT 41:22 5f4302be6a370f6cc4fc6331 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/116-nikita-gupta-jobs-arent-all-dreams-theyre-work 5f4302be6a370f6cc4fc6331 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 116-nikita-gupta-jobs-arent-all-dreams-theyre-work full On paper, Nikita Gupta’s foray into the professional world seems seamless. With a degree in Computer Science from Cornell University, a place on the coveted Forbes 30 Under 30 list and the co-founder of female tech start-up Symba, Nikita’s transition from school to work looks ideal (and it is). But her entry to technology wasn’t inspired through gaming or innovation, instead it was her lifelong passion that took her digital: food. In this episode, Nikita discusses the influence of her Indian heritage, the importance of not landing a dream job as your first job and how comfort zones are at the centre of great work.


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  • Learn more about Nikita's Kitchen: https://www.nikitaskitchen.com/ -


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]]> On paper, Nikita Gupta’s foray into the professional world seems seamless. With a degree in Computer Science from Cornell University, a place on the coveted Forbes 30 Under 30 list and the co-founder of female tech start-up Symba, Nikita’s transition from school to work looks ideal (and it is). But her entry to technology wasn’t inspired through gaming or innovation, instead it was her lifelong passion that took her digital: food. In this episode, Nikita discusses the influence of her Indian heritage, the importance of not landing a dream job as your first job and how comfort zones are at the centre of great work.


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  • Learn more about Samba: https://symba.io/ -
  • Learn more about Nikita's Kitchen: https://www.nikitaskitchen.com/ -


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]]> #115. Meha Nelson: The Co-Founder of Predina on How to Not Lose Sight of Your Centre #115. Meha Nelson: The Co-Founder of Predina on How to Not Lose Sight of Your Centre Sun, 13 Sep 2020 21:00:14 GMT 54:27 5f3353bc02ea5d42459617ae false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/115-meha-nelson-how-to-not-lose-sight-of-your-centre 5f3353bc02ea5d42459617ae 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 115-meha-nelson-how-to-not-lose-sight-of-your-centre full Meha Nelson is a Founder, Researcher and Deployment Software Engineer. If that sounds like a lot, it’s because it is. To Meha, it’s simple: the work is at the centre of her title, not the fuss around it. Meha is the Co-founder of Predina, an engineering start-up which developed a machine to predict the risk of road traffic crashes in real-time. Since leaving, she has focused her sites as the Product Manager of Minica, an engineering company that develops Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). In a few years, Meha went from graduate to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list but it’s what she had to learn again that changed her. In this episode, Meha discusses the importance of humility, why we shouldn’t put value in our valuables and to remember what matters: the work, the work, the work.


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  • Connect with Meha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meha-nelson-5a0b7a27/
  • Learn more about Predina: https://www.predina.com
  • Learn more about Minica: https://mimica.ai


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]]> Meha Nelson is a Founder, Researcher and Deployment Software Engineer. If that sounds like a lot, it’s because it is. To Meha, it’s simple: the work is at the centre of her title, not the fuss around it. Meha is the Co-founder of Predina, an engineering start-up which developed a machine to predict the risk of road traffic crashes in real-time. Since leaving, she has focused her sites as the Product Manager of Minica, an engineering company that develops Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). In a few years, Meha went from graduate to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list but it’s what she had to learn again that changed her. In this episode, Meha discusses the importance of humility, why we shouldn’t put value in our valuables and to remember what matters: the work, the work, the work.


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  • Connect with Meha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meha-nelson-5a0b7a27/
  • Learn more about Predina: https://www.predina.com
  • Learn more about Minica: https://mimica.ai


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]]> #114. Lubo Smid: The Co-Founder of STRV on Just Starting #114. Lubo Smid: The Co-Founder of STRV on Just Starting Sun, 06 Sep 2020 21:00:27 GMT 39:53 5f33533502ea5d42459617ad false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/114-lubo-smid-dont-try-just-start 5f33533502ea5d42459617ad 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 114-lubo-smid-dont-try-just-start full Technology is a tumultuous terrain for those of us who aren’t comfortable trekking it. For an outsider, it seems loud and complicated but exclusive: a place only a few can talk their ways into. Lubo Smid loved computer science as a kid. For him, the notion of tech was simple because it was synonymous with contentment. As the Co-founder and CEO at STRV, a software design and engineering company. Based in the U.S & Prague, Lubo moves between start-ups and global brands, breaking systems to create new digital solutions but in his eyes, it’s doing what he loves. In this episode, Lubo streamlines our misconceptions around tech, reminding us that good people, hard work and opportunistic mindsets are the root of success.


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]]> Technology is a tumultuous terrain for those of us who aren’t comfortable trekking it. For an outsider, it seems loud and complicated but exclusive: a place only a few can talk their ways into. Lubo Smid loved computer science as a kid. For him, the notion of tech was simple because it was synonymous with contentment. As the Co-founder and CEO at STRV, a software design and engineering company. Based in the U.S & Prague, Lubo moves between start-ups and global brands, breaking systems to create new digital solutions but in his eyes, it’s doing what he loves. In this episode, Lubo streamlines our misconceptions around tech, reminding us that good people, hard work and opportunistic mindsets are the root of success.


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  • Connect with Lubo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lubosmid/ -
  • Learn more about STRV: https://www.strv.com -


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]]> #113. Mala Mawkin: The Chief of Staff of Leva Clinic on Changing The System #113. Mala Mawkin: The Chief of Staff of Leva Clinic on Changing The System Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:00:52 GMT 48:26 5f33529453626f18a3d38d65 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/113-mala-mawkin-dont-fix-the-system-change-it 5f33529453626f18a3d38d65 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 113-mala-mawkin-dont-fix-the-system-change-it full As a young Doctor in London, Mala Mawkin saw first hand the holes in the hospital system, but it wasn’t until both of her parents required urgent care that the pin finally dropped. Hospitals work to fix the problem at hand but it’s the patient’s responsibility to fix their lives afterwards. This wasn’t right. There needed to be more care, more support and above all, more equality for those who don’t have the privilege of choice. Combining her love of technology and patient care, Mala ran towards the problem, not away from it to become the Head Of Market Development at the healthcare technology company, Cellen. In this episode, Mala encourages us to look at broken systems not as the end, but as the ignition for change.


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  • Connect with Mala on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malamawkin/
  • Learn more about Cellen: https://www.cellenhealth.com


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]]> As a young Doctor in London, Mala Mawkin saw first hand the holes in the hospital system, but it wasn’t until both of her parents required urgent care that the pin finally dropped. Hospitals work to fix the problem at hand but it’s the patient’s responsibility to fix their lives afterwards. This wasn’t right. There needed to be more care, more support and above all, more equality for those who don’t have the privilege of choice. Combining her love of technology and patient care, Mala ran towards the problem, not away from it to become the Head Of Market Development at the healthcare technology company, Cellen. In this episode, Mala encourages us to look at broken systems not as the end, but as the ignition for change.


Discover more:

  • Connect with Mala on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malamawkin/
  • Learn more about Cellen: https://www.cellenhealth.com


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]]> #112. Merissa Forsyth: The Founder of The Pretty Foundation on Learning To Listen To Your Intuition #112. Merissa Forsyth: The Founder of The Pretty Foundation on Learning To Listen To Your Intuition Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:00:14 GMT 45:25 5f2f71d47166092bfe5f0d75 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/112-merissa-forsyth-learning-to-listen-to-your-intuition 5f2f71d47166092bfe5f0d75 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 112-merissa-forsyth-learning-to-listen-to-your-intuition full Everything was fine until it wasn’t. Like most millennials, Merissa Forsyth was living a comfortable life; thriving in her marketing career and climbing up the corporate ladder. Everything was good and hopeful until a feeling hit. It came swifty and it stuck. It made her stop. Something felt off and yet everything was fine. The niggling gut-tingling sensation turned itself into one clear thought: what if women didn’t wear makeup for a day to challenge them and champion change for a greater cause? Makeup Free Me launched in 2012 and has since evolved into Pretty Foundation: a charity focused on early education and prevention of body-image issues for young girls. In this episode, Merissa bares it all again to remind us that before we start, we must stop.


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]]> Everything was fine until it wasn’t. Like most millennials, Merissa Forsyth was living a comfortable life; thriving in her marketing career and climbing up the corporate ladder. Everything was good and hopeful until a feeling hit. It came swifty and it stuck. It made her stop. Something felt off and yet everything was fine. The niggling gut-tingling sensation turned itself into one clear thought: what if women didn’t wear makeup for a day to challenge them and champion change for a greater cause? Makeup Free Me launched in 2012 and has since evolved into Pretty Foundation: a charity focused on early education and prevention of body-image issues for young girls. In this episode, Merissa bares it all again to remind us that before we start, we must stop.


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  • Learn more about Pretty Foundation: https://prettyfoundation.org -
  • Connect with Merissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merissa-forsyth-58ab4455/ -
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]]> #111. Sandro Roco: The Founder of Sanze on The Bridge To Empathy #111. Sandro Roco: The Founder of Sanze on The Bridge To Empathy Sun, 16 Aug 2020 21:00:29 GMT 56:34 5f2f603423acf074834f432c false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/111-sandro-roco-the-bridge-to-empathy 5f2f603423acf074834f432c 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 111-sandro-roco-the-bridge-to-empathy full Growing up in Central New Jersey as a child of Fillipino immigrants, Sandro Roco had a keen sense of ‘otherness’ but this feeling of difference wasn’t a source of pain, instead it altered his curiosity towards the vibrancy around him. Fast forward a few short years, Sandro’s curiosity for culture shapeshifted itself into the form of Sanzo - the first asian-inspired sparkling beverage company, with an array of flavours and one thesis, to bridge cultures. In this episode, Sandro shares how he navigates the towns of cultural identity we occupy and move through, while reminding us of the priceless importance of empathy in business.


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  • Connect with Sandro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandroroco/
  • Learn more about Sanzo: https://www.drinksanzo.com
  • Follow Sanzo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksanzo/
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]]> Growing up in Central New Jersey as a child of Fillipino immigrants, Sandro Roco had a keen sense of ‘otherness’ but this feeling of difference wasn’t a source of pain, instead it altered his curiosity towards the vibrancy around him. Fast forward a few short years, Sandro’s curiosity for culture shapeshifted itself into the form of Sanzo - the first asian-inspired sparkling beverage company, with an array of flavours and one thesis, to bridge cultures. In this episode, Sandro shares how he navigates the towns of cultural identity we occupy and move through, while reminding us of the priceless importance of empathy in business.


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  • Connect with Sandro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandroroco/
  • Learn more about Sanzo: https://www.drinksanzo.com
  • Follow Sanzo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinksanzo/
  • Tune into Little Dreamers' Podcast, Money Matters: https://apple.co/39Ip1sZ

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]]> #110. Ayla Kremb: The COO of Diffuse Inc on How to Become a Jill of All Trades #110. Ayla Kremb: The COO of Diffuse Inc on How to Become a Jill of All Trades Sun, 09 Aug 2020 21:00:20 GMT 40:41 5f1677f2dfc27138ff2c2cbd false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/110-ayla-kremb-how-to-become-a-jill-of-all-trades 5f1677f2dfc27138ff2c2cbd 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 110-ayla-kremb-how-to-become-a-jill-of-all-trades full For all our ‘restless’ peers out there who can’t stay in one place for too long, you’re not alone. Sometimes, moving from one job to the next can boost your skill set and set you up as an impressive Jack (or Jill) of all trades. In this episode, Ayla Kremb takes us through her fascinating career from Sweden to Singapore, and how we can leverage our skills to achieve success from one job to the next.


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]]> For all our ‘restless’ peers out there who can’t stay in one place for too long, you’re not alone. Sometimes, moving from one job to the next can boost your skill set and set you up as an impressive Jack (or Jill) of all trades. In this episode, Ayla Kremb takes us through her fascinating career from Sweden to Singapore, and how we can leverage our skills to achieve success from one job to the next.


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  • Connect with Ayla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aylakremb/


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]]> #109. Erika Geraerts: The Co-Founder of Frank Body on The Importance of Staying Grounded #109. Erika Geraerts: The Co-Founder of Frank Body on The Importance of Staying Grounded Sun, 02 Aug 2020 21:00:16 GMT 49:19 5f1677862a1658632437a2c5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/109-erika-geraerts-the-importance-of-staying-grounded 5f1677862a1658632437a2c5 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 109-erika-geraerts-the-importance-of-staying-grounded full If you’re an aspiring business owner, then it’s 100% normal to feel tempted by the siren call of success. But often, staying grounded and in touch with our true selves is far more important than wealth and status combined. In this episode, Erika Geraerts reveals the story of how she co-founded multiple thriving businesses and how staying grounded motivated her to change the face of the beauty industry. Erika Geraerts is the founder of iconic beauty brand, Fluff.


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  • Learn more about Fluff: https://www.itsallfluff.com -



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]]> If you’re an aspiring business owner, then it’s 100% normal to feel tempted by the siren call of success. But often, staying grounded and in touch with our true selves is far more important than wealth and status combined. In this episode, Erika Geraerts reveals the story of how she co-founded multiple thriving businesses and how staying grounded motivated her to change the face of the beauty industry. Erika Geraerts is the founder of iconic beauty brand, Fluff.


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  • Learn more about Fluff: https://www.itsallfluff.com -



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]]> #108. Lara Vandenberg: The Founder of Publicist on Why We Can’t Get Far Without Self-Love #108. Lara Vandenberg: The Founder of Publicist on Why We Can’t Get Far Without Self-Love Sun, 26 Jul 2020 21:00:33 GMT 45:11 5f11543fab87e00f42dd6637 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/108-lara-vandenberg-why-we-cant-get-far-without-self-love 5f11543fab87e00f42dd6637 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 108-lara-vandenberg-why-we-cant-get-far-without-self-love full Sometimes, all we need to succeed is a little TLC. In this episode, Lara Vandenberg reveals how we can practice self-love every day, how we can figure out our passion, and how we can gain the confidence to reach for bigger and better dreams. Lara Vandenberg is the Founder and CEO of Publicist and a 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee.


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]]> Sometimes, all we need to succeed is a little TLC. In this episode, Lara Vandenberg reveals how we can practice self-love every day, how we can figure out our passion, and how we can gain the confidence to reach for bigger and better dreams. Lara Vandenberg is the Founder and CEO of Publicist and a 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee.


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]]> #107. Marine Tanguy: The Founder of MTArt Agency on Why We Need To Rethink Our Ideas On Quitting #107. Marine Tanguy: The Founder of MTArt Agency on Why We Need To Rethink Our Ideas On Quitting Sun, 19 Jul 2020 21:00:08 GMT 52:22 5f114ec7604e134e4e30f3e2 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/107-marine-tanguy-why-we-need-to-rethink-our-ideas-on-quitti 5f114ec7604e134e4e30f3e2 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 107-marine-tanguy-why-we-need-to-rethink-our-ideas-on-quitti full Quitting gets a bad rep. After all, no one wants to be known as a ‘quitter.’ But sometimes, calling it quits is more necessary than we think. In this episode, Marine Tanguy reveals what quitting is truly about, how we can navigate the haters, and how we can attract the best minds in the business. Marine Tanguy is the founder of MTArt Agency and a 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee.


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]]> Quitting gets a bad rep. After all, no one wants to be known as a ‘quitter.’ But sometimes, calling it quits is more necessary than we think. In this episode, Marine Tanguy reveals what quitting is truly about, how we can navigate the haters, and how we can attract the best minds in the business. Marine Tanguy is the founder of MTArt Agency and a 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee.


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]]> #106. Kim Pham: The Co-Founder of OmSom on The Beauty of Being A Serendipitous Mess (And Why You Should Be One Too) #106. Kim Pham: The Co-Founder of OmSom on The Beauty of Being A Serendipitous Mess (And Why You Should Be One Too) Sun, 12 Jul 2020 21:00:23 GMT 48:35 5efa90957ad86d21a3776990 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/106-kim-pham-the-beauty-of-being-a-serendipitous-mess-and-wh 5efa90957ad86d21a3776990 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 106-kim-pham-the-beauty-of-being-a-serendipitous-mess-and-wh full It’s no secret that life can be messy. But to make the most of it, we need to embrace the chaos. In this episode, Kim Pham reveals how we can navigate stressful times, the struggles of starting her company, and what we can learn from pursuing a complicated path. Kim Pham is the Co-founder of OmSom and a 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee.


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]]> It’s no secret that life can be messy. But to make the most of it, we need to embrace the chaos. In this episode, Kim Pham reveals how we can navigate stressful times, the struggles of starting her company, and what we can learn from pursuing a complicated path. Kim Pham is the Co-founder of OmSom and a 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee.


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]]> #105. Kyleigh Russ: The Co-Founder of Govern for America on How We Can Step Up To Craft A Better Future #105. Kyleigh Russ: The Co-Founder of Govern for America on How We Can Step Up To Craft A Better Future Sun, 05 Jul 2020 21:00:29 GMT 48:11 5efa90387c5518715fc23625 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/105-kyleigh-russ-how-we-can-step-up-to-craft-a-better-future 5efa90387c5518715fc23625 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 105-kyleigh-russ-how-we-can-step-up-to-craft-a-better-future full All of us are dying to make a difference in other people’s lives. The question is: how? In this episode, Kyleigh Russ reveals how we can reject conventional paths, discover the necessary areas for change, and turn a pipe dream into a reality. Kyleigh Russ is the Co-Founder and COO of Govern For America and a 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee.


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]]> All of us are dying to make a difference in other people’s lives. The question is: how? In this episode, Kyleigh Russ reveals how we can reject conventional paths, discover the necessary areas for change, and turn a pipe dream into a reality. Kyleigh Russ is the Co-Founder and COO of Govern For America and a 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee.


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]]> #104. Will Fan: The Co-Founder of NewCampus On How To Find Your North Star #104. Will Fan: The Co-Founder of NewCampus On How To Find Your North Star Sun, 28 Jun 2020 21:00:17 GMT 54:26 5eec488b8c35087ff5593012 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/104-will-fan-how-to-find-your-north-star 5eec488b8c35087ff5593012 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 104-will-fan-how-to-find-your-north-star full Never underestimate your impact, peers. Especially when it comes to making the world a better place. In this episode, Will Fan reveals how we can discover our true purpose, and how we can tackle important issues through business. Will Fan is the co-founder and CEO of NewCampus and a 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee.


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]]> Never underestimate your impact, peers. Especially when it comes to making the world a better place. In this episode, Will Fan reveals how we can discover our true purpose, and how we can tackle important issues through business. Will Fan is the co-founder and CEO of NewCampus and a 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee.


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]]> #103. Julie Hirsch: The Founder of Eloments Vitamin Tea On How Stepping Back Actually Pushes Us Forward #103. Julie Hirsch: The Founder of Eloments Vitamin Tea On How Stepping Back Actually Pushes Us Forward Sun, 21 Jun 2020 21:00:48 GMT 37:45 5ee9f5904605ad22920ff20e false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/103-julie-hirsch-how-stepping-back-pushes-us-forward 5ee9f5904605ad22920ff20e 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 103-julie-hirsch-how-stepping-back-pushes-us-forward full It’s tempting to act like we’ve got it all together. But, swallowing our pride and admitting ‘I don’t know,’ can be the very thing that propels us forward. In this episode, Julie Hirsch reveals how we can step back and learn from others, and how we can get clear on our mission. Julie Hirsch is the co-founder and COO of Eloments Organic Vitamin Tea and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee.


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]]> It’s tempting to act like we’ve got it all together. But, swallowing our pride and admitting ‘I don’t know,’ can be the very thing that propels us forward. In this episode, Julie Hirsch reveals how we can step back and learn from others, and how we can get clear on our mission. Julie Hirsch is the co-founder and COO of Eloments Organic Vitamin Tea and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee.


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]]> <![CDATA[#102. Tim O'Sullivan: The Co-Founder of Bae Juice On Finding The Lesson In Everything]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2020 21:00:37 GMT 1:02:47 5ed0862fc83d7061fa161242 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/102-tim-osullivan-finding-the-lesson-in-everything 5ed0862fc83d7061fa161242 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 102-tim-osullivan-finding-the-lesson-in-everything full Guess what, peers. There’s a golden lesson hidden in every experience - you just need to roll up your sleeves and search for it. No one knows this better than our latest guest, Tim O’Sullivan. Tune in to hear Tim share the story behind his two thriving businesses, and how every experience can teach us valuable lessons. Tim O’Sullivan is the co-founder of Bae Juice and the co-owner of the cafe, Benny and Me.


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]]> Guess what, peers. There’s a golden lesson hidden in every experience - you just need to roll up your sleeves and search for it. No one knows this better than our latest guest, Tim O’Sullivan. Tune in to hear Tim share the story behind his two thriving businesses, and how every experience can teach us valuable lessons. Tim O’Sullivan is the co-founder of Bae Juice and the co-owner of the cafe, Benny and Me.


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]]> #101. Eva Chan: The Co-Founder of Launch Pop On The Dynamics of Diversity #101. Eva Chan: The Co-Founder of Launch Pop On The Dynamics of Diversity Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:00:57 GMT 52:25 5ed0859ddebd8b134ed98eb6 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/101-eva-chan-the-dynamics-of-diversity 5ed0859ddebd8b134ed98eb6 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 101-eva-chan-the-dynamics-of-diversity full Without any differences, our lives would be incredibly dull. Just ask our latest guest, Eva Chan, who knows that nothing can thrive without the power of diversity. Tune in to hear Eva reveal how she leveraged her diverse upbringing to achieve success and how it has shaped her career to date. Eva Chan is the co-founder of Launch Pop and a 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee.


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]]> Without any differences, our lives would be incredibly dull. Just ask our latest guest, Eva Chan, who knows that nothing can thrive without the power of diversity. Tune in to hear Eva reveal how she leveraged her diverse upbringing to achieve success and how it has shaped her career to date. Eva Chan is the co-founder of Launch Pop and a 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 listee.


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]]> #100. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project On The 10 Unforgettable Lessons From 100 Entrepreneurs #100. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project On The 10 Unforgettable Lessons From 100 Entrepreneurs Sun, 31 May 2020 21:00:55 GMT 16:55 5ea10f85d467c27057df5c29 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/100-michelle-akhidenor 5ea10f85d467c27057df5c29 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 100-michelle-akhidenor full Break out the confetti, peers. It’s our 100th episode and we’re ready to throw a party. Over the last two years, we’ve tapped into the minds of the world’s most incredible millennial entrepreneurs to learn what makes them tick. Now, we’re taking all that wisdom and handing it to you on a silver platter. Tune in to hear our founder, Michelle Akhidenor, reflect on the top 10 lessons she’s learnt after 100 groundbreaking interviews. Buckle up, peers. This is going to be one heck of a ride.


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]]> Break out the confetti, peers. It’s our 100th episode and we’re ready to throw a party. Over the last two years, we’ve tapped into the minds of the world’s most incredible millennial entrepreneurs to learn what makes them tick. Now, we’re taking all that wisdom and handing it to you on a silver platter. Tune in to hear our founder, Michelle Akhidenor, reflect on the top 10 lessons she’s learnt after 100 groundbreaking interviews. Buckle up, peers. This is going to be one heck of a ride.


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]]> #099. Alice Default: The Co-Founder of Double On Embracing The Unknown #099. Alice Default: The Co-Founder of Double On Embracing The Unknown Sun, 24 May 2020 21:00:08 GMT 39:57 5ec3c9cf26b3c635fdec64f3 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/099-alice-default-embracing-the-unknown 5ec3c9cf26b3c635fdec64f3 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 099-alice-default-embracing-the-unknown full Diving into the deep end can be terrifying. But, as Alice Default reveals, all the magic happens when you leap boldly out of your comfort zone. Tune in to hear how Alice transitioned from a career at Microsoft to starting her own company, and how we can all learn to stop fearing the unfamiliar. Alice Default is the co-founder of Double and a 2020 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.


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]]> Diving into the deep end can be terrifying. But, as Alice Default reveals, all the magic happens when you leap boldly out of your comfort zone. Tune in to hear how Alice transitioned from a career at Microsoft to starting her own company, and how we can all learn to stop fearing the unfamiliar. Alice Default is the co-founder of Double and a 2020 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.


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]]> #098. Laura Colagrande: The Co-Founder of Chippin On The Comparison Trap #098. Laura Colagrande: The Co-Founder of Chippin On The Comparison Trap Sun, 17 May 2020 21:00:41 GMT 42:52 5ec09e4f0c294d78330997b2 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/098-laura-colagrande-the-comparison-trap 5ec09e4f0c294d78330997b2 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 098-laura-colagrande-the-comparison-trap full All of us are guilty of falling into the comparison trap. Even the entrepreneurs you see on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. But, as Laura Colagrande reveals, the only way out is by focusing on our own journey. Tune in to hear how Laura navigated her solo move to America, and how we can nip comparison in the bud. Laura is the co-founder of Chippin and a 2020 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.


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]]> All of us are guilty of falling into the comparison trap. Even the entrepreneurs you see on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. But, as Laura Colagrande reveals, the only way out is by focusing on our own journey. Tune in to hear how Laura navigated her solo move to America, and how we can nip comparison in the bud. Laura is the co-founder of Chippin and a 2020 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.


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]]> <![CDATA[#097. Vanessa Stofenmacher: The Founder of Vrai & Oro On Vulnerability Is Strength]]> Sun, 10 May 2020 21:00:03 GMT 1:00:07 5eb5488276e2b5655f68f5b5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/097-vanessa-stofenmacher-vulnerability-is-strength 5eb5488276e2b5655f68f5b5 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 097-vanessa-stofenmacher-vulnerability-is-strength full Admitting our weaknesses can be intimidating. But as Vanessa Stofenmacher reveals, the only way to truly grow is to embrace vulnerability. In this episode, Vanessa shares her incredible story on how vulnerability shaped her career, and how we can get better at taking risks. Vanessa is the founder of Vrai & Oro, a thriving Los Angeles based fine-jewellery company, and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee.


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]]> Admitting our weaknesses can be intimidating. But as Vanessa Stofenmacher reveals, the only way to truly grow is to embrace vulnerability. In this episode, Vanessa shares her incredible story on how vulnerability shaped her career, and how we can get better at taking risks. Vanessa is the founder of Vrai & Oro, a thriving Los Angeles based fine-jewellery company, and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee.


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]]> #096. Melanie Holohan: The Co-Founder of Stacker On Teaming Up For The Better #096. Melanie Holohan: The Co-Founder of Stacker On Teaming Up For The Better Sun, 03 May 2020 21:00:23 GMT 37:42 5e9fd136803eea9d7eeec65b false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/096-melanie-holohan-teaming-up-for-the-better 5e9fd136803eea9d7eeec65b 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 096-melanie-holohan-teaming-up-for-the-better full Riding solo has its perks. But as our next guest reveals, running with the pack can often lead to extraordinary outcomes. In this episode, Melanie Holohan shares the importance of working with intelligent, like-minded people, and how we can avoid the dreaded burn-out. Melanie Holohan is the co-founder of Stacker and a 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.


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]]> Riding solo has its perks. But as our next guest reveals, running with the pack can often lead to extraordinary outcomes. In this episode, Melanie Holohan shares the importance of working with intelligent, like-minded people, and how we can avoid the dreaded burn-out. Melanie Holohan is the co-founder of Stacker and a 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.


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]]> #095. Maxxie Goldstein: The Founder of MEYVYN On The Challenge To Be Curious #095. Maxxie Goldstein: The Founder of MEYVYN On The Challenge To Be Curious Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:00:05 GMT 46:52 5e9a6348ed665a46148bca85 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/095-maxxie-goldstein-the-challenge-to-be-curious 5e9a6348ed665a46148bca85 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 095-maxxie-goldstein-the-challenge-to-be-curious full We’ve all heard the saying, ‘curiosity killed the cat.’ But really, that’s not the case at all. Our latest guest, Maxxie Goldstein, knows just how vital curiosity is to achieving extraordinary success. Not only did her inquisitive nature push her to think outside of the box, it also challenged her to start MEYVYN, a thriving NYC based digital marketing agency. Tune in to hear Maxxie dive deep into her captivating journey and how curiosity can help us build our resilience. Maxxie is the founder of MEYVYN and the Vice President at A.P Keaton. In 2018, she was honoured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list.


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]]> We’ve all heard the saying, ‘curiosity killed the cat.’ But really, that’s not the case at all. Our latest guest, Maxxie Goldstein, knows just how vital curiosity is to achieving extraordinary success. Not only did her inquisitive nature push her to think outside of the box, it also challenged her to start MEYVYN, a thriving NYC based digital marketing agency. Tune in to hear Maxxie dive deep into her captivating journey and how curiosity can help us build our resilience. Maxxie is the founder of MEYVYN and the Vice President at A.P Keaton. In 2018, she was honoured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list.


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]]> #094. Jaclyn DiGregorio: The Author of ‘Stop Getting In Your Own Way’ On Finding the Next Step #094. Jaclyn DiGregorio: The Author of ‘Stop Getting In Your Own Way’ On Finding the Next Step Sun, 19 Apr 2020 21:00:27 GMT 57:11 5e9a6c33ccc07a19401f3458 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/094-jaclyn-digregorio-finding-the-next-step 5e9a6c33ccc07a19401f3458 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 094-jaclyn-digregorio-finding-the-next-step full Too often, the big audacious goals that we set for ourselves can actually make us feel overwhelmed. But as Jaclyn DiGregorio reveals, the key to pushing forward is to figure out your next step and commit to it with fierce passion. Tune in to hear Jaclyn’s fascinating story on how she wrote her best-selling book, ‘Stop Getting In Your Own Way.’ and how we can take our first steps towards fulfilling our passion.


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]]> Too often, the big audacious goals that we set for ourselves can actually make us feel overwhelmed. But as Jaclyn DiGregorio reveals, the key to pushing forward is to figure out your next step and commit to it with fierce passion. Tune in to hear Jaclyn’s fascinating story on how she wrote her best-selling book, ‘Stop Getting In Your Own Way.’ and how we can take our first steps towards fulfilling our passion.


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]]> #093. Katie Prowd: The Founder of Hypometer Technologies On Getting A Bigger Plate #093. Katie Prowd: The Founder of Hypometer Technologies On Getting A Bigger Plate Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:00:18 GMT 48:46 5e6b1ab096648a4359821fc6 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/093-katie-prowd-getting-a-bigger-plate 5e6b1ab096648a4359821fc6 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 093-katie-prowd-getting-a-bigger-plate full Whether you’re running your own business, juggling university and a social life, or just trying to get through your 9-5, all of us have felt overwhelmed at one point or another. No one knows this more than our latest guest, Katie Prowd. As the founder, director, and CEO of Hypometer Technologies, Katie is all too familiar with wearing multiple hats. But as she reveals, it’s all about getting a bigger plate - physically and metaphorically. Tune in to hear how we can get better at juggling multiple roles and how we can focus on achieving great things. 


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]]> Whether you’re running your own business, juggling university and a social life, or just trying to get through your 9-5, all of us have felt overwhelmed at one point or another. No one knows this more than our latest guest, Katie Prowd. As the founder, director, and CEO of Hypometer Technologies, Katie is all too familiar with wearing multiple hats. But as she reveals, it’s all about getting a bigger plate - physically and metaphorically. Tune in to hear how we can get better at juggling multiple roles and how we can focus on achieving great things. 


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]]> #092. Jacqui Savage: The Founder of MedCorp Technologies On Creating a Life-Changing Product #092. Jacqui Savage: The Founder of MedCorp Technologies On Creating a Life-Changing Product Sun, 05 Apr 2020 21:00:20 GMT 56:52 5e6f0ba31fd2afba23f120fe false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/092 5e6f0ba31fd2afba23f120fe 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 092 full Sometimes, all you need to change the world is a bucket of determination and a really, really good idea. That’s exactly what pushed our next guest to create a life-changing product at just 21 years old. In this episode, Jacqui Savage reveals how she created an innovative medical technology company at the age of 21, how she wrestled with imposter syndrome, and how we can find what we’re passionate about.


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]]> Sometimes, all you need to change the world is a bucket of determination and a really, really good idea. That’s exactly what pushed our next guest to create a life-changing product at just 21 years old. In this episode, Jacqui Savage reveals how she created an innovative medical technology company at the age of 21, how she wrestled with imposter syndrome, and how we can find what we’re passionate about.


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]]> #091. Ali Terai: The Founder of Future Golf On Taking Imperfect Action #091. Ali Terai: The Founder of Future Golf On Taking Imperfect Action Sun, 29 Mar 2020 20:00:19 GMT 54:59 5e549faa6dd5ebdc4f146a26 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/091 5e549faa6dd5ebdc4f146a26 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 091 full If you’ve ever believed that you needed to be perfect in order to start a successful business, this episode is for you. After hitting rock bottom in his high school days, Ali Terai never thought he would be accepted into university, let alone start a successful business. But, through his determination to prove others wrong and a series of imperfect actions later, Ali became the founder of Future Golf and winner of the 2019 Telstra Business Awards. Tune in to hear Ali’s riveting journey, the steps he took to start Future Golf, and his biggest takeaways from his entrepreneurial journey.


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]]> If you’ve ever believed that you needed to be perfect in order to start a successful business, this episode is for you. After hitting rock bottom in his high school days, Ali Terai never thought he would be accepted into university, let alone start a successful business. But, through his determination to prove others wrong and a series of imperfect actions later, Ali became the founder of Future Golf and winner of the 2019 Telstra Business Awards. Tune in to hear Ali’s riveting journey, the steps he took to start Future Golf, and his biggest takeaways from his entrepreneurial journey.


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]]> #090. Sarah Agboola: The Founder of m-Time On Living Outside the Box #090. Sarah Agboola: The Founder of m-Time On Living Outside the Box Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:00:03 GMT 43:53 5e549f87b96c86253e64c91d false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/090 5e549f87b96c86253e64c91d 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 090 full In the words of the Backstreet Boys, what makes you different, makes you beautiful. This is definitely the case for our next guest, Sarah Agboola. As a woman of colour growing up in country NSW, Sarah always knew she was living outside the norm. But, by embracing her uniqueness, she was able to say no to the traditional path and become the thriving entrepreneur she is today. Tune in to today’s episode to hear how Sarah grew comfortable with being different and how she harnessed this to create an impactful business. Sarah Agboola is the founder of m-Time and on Smart Company’s 30 under 30 list.



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]]> In the words of the Backstreet Boys, what makes you different, makes you beautiful. This is definitely the case for our next guest, Sarah Agboola. As a woman of colour growing up in country NSW, Sarah always knew she was living outside the norm. But, by embracing her uniqueness, she was able to say no to the traditional path and become the thriving entrepreneur she is today. Tune in to today’s episode to hear how Sarah grew comfortable with being different and how she harnessed this to create an impactful business. Sarah Agboola is the founder of m-Time and on Smart Company’s 30 under 30 list.



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]]> #089. Lauren Crystal: The Co-Founder of Hassl and Managing Director of Your Creative On The Astronomical Heights of Entrepreneurship #089. Lauren Crystal: The Co-Founder of Hassl and Managing Director of Your Creative On The Astronomical Heights of Entrepreneurship Sun, 15 Mar 2020 20:00:30 GMT 48:04 5e579b47533c761b5868ad20 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/089 5e579b47533c761b5868ad20 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 089 full Life can often feel like a labyrinthine of wrong turns and disasters. But, for Lauren Crystal, it was life’s doozy curveballs that led her to becoming the incredible entrepreneur she is today. Tune in to this episode to hear Lauren’s journey from Edinburgh to Australia, and how she started not one, but two thriving companies. Lauren Crystal is the Managing Director of Your Creative and winner of the 2019 Telstra Business Victorian Emerging Leaders Award. 


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]]> Life can often feel like a labyrinthine of wrong turns and disasters. But, for Lauren Crystal, it was life’s doozy curveballs that led her to becoming the incredible entrepreneur she is today. Tune in to this episode to hear Lauren’s journey from Edinburgh to Australia, and how she started not one, but two thriving companies. Lauren Crystal is the Managing Director of Your Creative and winner of the 2019 Telstra Business Victorian Emerging Leaders Award. 


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]]> #088. Alex Andrews: The Co-Founder of Verve Super On The Superwomen of Women’s Super #088. Alex Andrews: The Co-Founder of Verve Super On The Superwomen of Women’s Super Sun, 08 Mar 2020 20:00:07 GMT 47:20 5e579b34b183ada47a0d4b58 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/088-alex-andrews 5e579b34b183ada47a0d4b58 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 088-alex-andrews full Heads up, peers. Preparing for our retirement may need to happen sooner than we think. After learning that women are retiring with 47% less super than men, Alex Andrews knew that something had to change. Along with two incredible women, Alex co-founded Verve Super, Australia’s first ethical super fund for women, by women. Tune in to this episode to hear how Alex co-founded Verve Super, where exactly our money is being invested in, and how we can get more savvy about our financial future. 


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]]> Heads up, peers. Preparing for our retirement may need to happen sooner than we think. After learning that women are retiring with 47% less super than men, Alex Andrews knew that something had to change. Along with two incredible women, Alex co-founded Verve Super, Australia’s first ethical super fund for women, by women. Tune in to this episode to hear how Alex co-founded Verve Super, where exactly our money is being invested in, and how we can get more savvy about our financial future. 


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]]> <![CDATA[#087. Anthony Femia: The Owner of Maker & Monger on Passion vs Predictability ]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:00:14 GMT 49:42 5e579ace17243a974fc20bba false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/087-anthony-femia 5e579ace17243a974fc20bba 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 087-anthony-femia full They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. This is definitely the case for Anthony Femia who found himself captivated by the humble dairy product: cheese. After watching his mum bring joy to the community through her love for food, Anthony resolved to follow in her footsteps. So began his lifelong journey to learn about the rich history of cheese and bring joy to the people around him. In this episode, Anthony Femia reveals how he ditched his pursuit of stability for his passion, his story to becoming an internationally recognised  cheesemonger, and how we can redefine our version of success. Anthony Femia is the owner of Maker & Monger, an all-encompassing cheese shop located in Prahran Market.


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]]> They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. This is definitely the case for Anthony Femia who found himself captivated by the humble dairy product: cheese. After watching his mum bring joy to the community through her love for food, Anthony resolved to follow in her footsteps. So began his lifelong journey to learn about the rich history of cheese and bring joy to the people around him. In this episode, Anthony Femia reveals how he ditched his pursuit of stability for his passion, his story to becoming an internationally recognised  cheesemonger, and how we can redefine our version of success. Anthony Femia is the owner of Maker & Monger, an all-encompassing cheese shop located in Prahran Market.


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]]> #086. Michael Pirone: The Co-Founder of Vidico on The Spoonful of Persistence #086. Michael Pirone: The Co-Founder of Vidico on The Spoonful of Persistence Sun, 23 Feb 2020 20:00:37 GMT 38:38 5e244f61bdf007c3674e72f4 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/p2p-86-michael-audio-only 5e244f61bdf007c3674e72f4 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 p2p-86-michael-audio-only full Good news, peers. Spending time in front of the TV when you’re a kid can actually lead to a bright, bright future. Just ask Michael Pirone; who went from watching videos to producing them for some of the most innovative tech companies. While this may sound like a dream come true, it wasn’t always a smooth ride to the top. In this episode, Michael opens up about the early struggles he faced when co-founding Vidico, and how peers everywhere can learn to persist in the right direction. Michael Pirone is the co-founder and director of Vidico, a video production agency for large brands and innovative tech startups. 


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]]> Good news, peers. Spending time in front of the TV when you’re a kid can actually lead to a bright, bright future. Just ask Michael Pirone; who went from watching videos to producing them for some of the most innovative tech companies. While this may sound like a dream come true, it wasn’t always a smooth ride to the top. In this episode, Michael opens up about the early struggles he faced when co-founding Vidico, and how peers everywhere can learn to persist in the right direction. Michael Pirone is the co-founder and director of Vidico, a video production agency for large brands and innovative tech startups. 


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]]> #038. Flash Fridays: The Trick to Overcoming Fear #038. Flash Fridays: The Trick to Overcoming Fear Thu, 20 Feb 2020 20:00:48 GMT 3:34 5e21776e4719aff9206a3e74 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/ff-38-audio-only 5e21776e4719aff9206a3e74 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 ff-38-audio-only full 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, Charlotte Hamill reveals her trick to overcoming fear. Ready, set, let’s hear it. 



Featuring:


  • Charlotte Hamill - COO of Born Social


Listen to Charlotte’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-71-charlotte-hamill/

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]]> 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, Charlotte Hamill reveals her trick to overcoming fear. Ready, set, let’s hear it. 



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  • Charlotte Hamill - COO of Born Social


Listen to Charlotte’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-71-charlotte-hamill/

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]]> #085. Marita Cheng: The Founder of aubot on How Girls Run The World #085. Marita Cheng: The Founder of aubot on How Girls Run The World Sun, 16 Feb 2020 20:00:14 GMT 41:47 5e24035abdf007c3674e72f3 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/p2p-85-marita-audio-only 5e24035abdf007c3674e72f3 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 p2p-85-marita-audio-only full Empowered women empower women. That’s what Marita Cheng has been inspired to do ever since she watched her single mum raise her children on her own. And achieve this, she did. After successfully starting three companies in the robotic space and empowering other women to pursue careers in STEM, Marita has been named one of the World’s Top 50 Women in Tech by Forbes.


In this episode, Marita reveals how she gained the courage to step out and up on her own, the stories behind her different robotic ventures, and her advice to other females with huge ambitions. Marita Cheng is the founder of aubot and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee. 


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]]> Empowered women empower women. That’s what Marita Cheng has been inspired to do ever since she watched her single mum raise her children on her own. And achieve this, she did. After successfully starting three companies in the robotic space and empowering other women to pursue careers in STEM, Marita has been named one of the World’s Top 50 Women in Tech by Forbes.


In this episode, Marita reveals how she gained the courage to step out and up on her own, the stories behind her different robotic ventures, and her advice to other females with huge ambitions. Marita Cheng is the founder of aubot and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee. 


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]]> #037. Flash Fridays: The Truth About Entrepreneurship #037. Flash Fridays: The Truth About Entrepreneurship Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:00:57 GMT 6:53 5e2177476a67013366f9d59f false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/ff-37-audio-only 5e2177476a67013366f9d59f 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 ff-37-audio-only full 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, Andrea Bonaceto reveals the truth about entrepreneurship . Ready, set, let’s hear it. 



Featuring:


  • Andrea Bonaceto - founding partner and CEO of Eterna Capital


Listen to Andrea’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-72-andrea-bonaceto/

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]]> 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, Andrea Bonaceto reveals the truth about entrepreneurship . Ready, set, let’s hear it. 



Featuring:


  • Andrea Bonaceto - founding partner and CEO of Eterna Capital


Listen to Andrea’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-72-andrea-bonaceto/

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]]> #084. Shane Hodgkins: The CEO of Matrak Industries on Creating a Construction Tech Unicorn #084. Shane Hodgkins: The CEO of Matrak Industries on Creating a Construction Tech Unicorn Sun, 09 Feb 2020 20:00:45 GMT 38:27 5e23f8d66a67013366f9d5b9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/p2p-84-shane-audio-only 5e23f8d66a67013366f9d5b9 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 p2p-84-shane-audio-only full Sometimes, pursuing your dreams can take you right across the globe. And other times, it can lead you right home. Although Shane Hodgkins once had ambitions to change the world with his music, it was his family’s window installation company that catapulted Shane and his brother into the construction tech world. Now, Shane is the CEO of Matrak Industries, which has been hailed as the next construction tech unicorn. In this episode, Shane reveals how the idea for Matrak Industries came about, the early challenges in building the business, and how they raised $3m in funding. 


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Learn more about Matrak Industries: https://www.matrak.com.au/


Connect with Shane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-hodgkins-0b2b60114/

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]]> Sometimes, pursuing your dreams can take you right across the globe. And other times, it can lead you right home. Although Shane Hodgkins once had ambitions to change the world with his music, it was his family’s window installation company that catapulted Shane and his brother into the construction tech world. Now, Shane is the CEO of Matrak Industries, which has been hailed as the next construction tech unicorn. In this episode, Shane reveals how the idea for Matrak Industries came about, the early challenges in building the business, and how they raised $3m in funding. 


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Learn more about Matrak Industries: https://www.matrak.com.au/


Connect with Shane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-hodgkins-0b2b60114/

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]]> #036. Flash Fridays: Wrestling With Our Identities #036. Flash Fridays: Wrestling With Our Identities Thu, 06 Feb 2020 20:00:58 GMT 4:36 5e217734ab5c3f6204bb97ee false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/ff-36 5e217734ab5c3f6204bb97ee 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 ff-36 full 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, Amanda Slavin reveals what happened after she wrestled with her identity . Ready, set, let’s hear it. 



Featuring:


  • Amanda Slavin - CEO and founder of CatalystCreativ


Listen to Amanda’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-63-amanda-slavin/


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]]> 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, Amanda Slavin reveals what happened after she wrestled with her identity . Ready, set, let’s hear it. 



Featuring:


  • Amanda Slavin - CEO and founder of CatalystCreativ


Listen to Amanda’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-63-amanda-slavin/


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]]> #083. Linda Monique: The Founder of Almo Milk on Having A Career Like no Udder #083. Linda Monique: The Founder of Almo Milk on Having A Career Like no Udder Sun, 02 Feb 2020 20:00:12 GMT 46:17 5e1737c7ab5c3f6204bb96e3 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/83-linda-monique-audio-only 5e1737c7ab5c3f6204bb96e3 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 83-linda-monique-audio-only full A career that revolves around eating, studying, and designing food sounds too good to be true, right? Well, for our next guest Linda Monique, it’s a dream she made happen thanks to her determination and boundless curiosity. After hearty hustling and closely observing the food industry, she stumbled onto a way she could make almond milk like ‘no udder.’ The result:  even better, tastier, and creamier almond milk for our lattes. In this episode, Linda reveals how she uses her curiosity as a driving force for her life and the challenges of creating Almo Milk. Linda Monique is the founder of Almo Milk and winner of the Telstra Victorian Young Business Woman Award in 2017. 


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]]> A career that revolves around eating, studying, and designing food sounds too good to be true, right? Well, for our next guest Linda Monique, it’s a dream she made happen thanks to her determination and boundless curiosity. After hearty hustling and closely observing the food industry, she stumbled onto a way she could make almond milk like ‘no udder.’ The result:  even better, tastier, and creamier almond milk for our lattes. In this episode, Linda reveals how she uses her curiosity as a driving force for her life and the challenges of creating Almo Milk. Linda Monique is the founder of Almo Milk and winner of the Telstra Victorian Young Business Woman Award in 2017. 


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]]> #035. Flash Fridays: The Power of Diversity #035. Flash Fridays: The Power of Diversity Thu, 30 Jan 2020 20:00:41 GMT 7:19 5e173c95bd860fd53f966017 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/035-flash-friday-audio-only 5e173c95bd860fd53f966017 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 035-flash-friday-audio-only full 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/

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]]> 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/

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]]> #082. Jimmy Zhong: The Founder of Syncio On Honing The Craft of Entrepreneurship #082. Jimmy Zhong: The Founder of Syncio On Honing The Craft of Entrepreneurship Sun, 26 Jan 2020 20:00:39 GMT 52:21 5e1732f76989751977cbb8e9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/82-jimmy-zhong 5e1732f76989751977cbb8e9 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 82-jimmy-zhong full 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. 


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]]> 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. 


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]]> <![CDATA[#034. Flash Fridays: Finding 'Professional' Parents]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2020 20:00:42 GMT 6:01 5e1316bcbdf007c3674e6fcf false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/034-flash-friday-audio-only 5e1316bcbdf007c3674e6fcf 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 034-flash-friday-audio-only full 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/

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]]> 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/

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]]> #081. James Lolicato: The Co-Founder of Proud2Play and Pride Cup Australia #081. James Lolicato: The Co-Founder of Proud2Play and Pride Cup Australia Sun, 19 Jan 2020 20:00:57 GMT 43:14 5e171aa8bd860fd53f966013 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/81-james-lolicato-audio-only 5e171aa8bd860fd53f966013 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 81-james-lolicato-audio-only full 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 confidence to fight for LGBTI inclusion, and how we too can forge meaning from our greatest struggles. James Lolicato is the co-founder of Proud2Play and Pride Cup Australia. 


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]]> 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 confidence to fight for LGBTI inclusion, and how we too can forge meaning from our greatest struggles. James Lolicato is the co-founder of Proud2Play and Pride Cup Australia. 


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]]> #033. Flash Fridays: Handling Uncertainty as an Entrepreneur #033. Flash Fridays: Handling Uncertainty as an Entrepreneur Thu, 16 Jan 2020 20:00:35 GMT 6:32 5df813881cdf2e014f544362 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/33-flash-fridays-handling-uncertainty-as-an-entrepreneur 5df813881cdf2e014f544362 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 33-flash-fridays-handling-uncertainty-as-an-entrepreneur full 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/

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]]> 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/

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]]> #080. Anna Ross: The Founder of Kester Black On Being Less Than Polished #080. Anna Ross: The Founder of Kester Black On Being Less Than Polished Sun, 12 Jan 2020 20:00:11 GMT 55:42 5e0d77828ac3063c3120d651 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/ep-80-anna-ross-less-than-polished 5e0d77828ac3063c3120d651 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 ep-80-anna-ross-less-than-polished full 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


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]]> 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


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]]> #032. Flash Fridays: The Secret to Persistence #032. Flash Fridays: The Secret to Persistence Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:00:31 GMT 5:08 5df81353bb6f44d05631b62d false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/32-flash-fridays-the-secret-to-persistence 5df81353bb6f44d05631b62d 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 32-flash-fridays-the-secret-to-persistence full 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/

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]]> 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/

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]]> #079. Ruby Wang: The Founder of Nudie Glow On Bringing K-Beauty to the World Through Instagram #079. Ruby Wang: The Founder of Nudie Glow On Bringing K-Beauty to the World Through Instagram Sun, 05 Jan 2020 20:00:53 GMT 36:19 5dfc153d0d42b7775c32f877 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/079-ruby-wang-bringing-k-beauty-to-the-world-through-instagr 5dfc153d0d42b7775c32f877 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 079-ruby-wang-bringing-k-beauty-to-the-world-through-instagr full

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]]> #031. Flash Fridays: Trusting the Universe #031. Flash Fridays: Trusting the Universe Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:00:47 GMT 3:59 5df811c29b3f6e9f10860f98 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/31-flash-fridays-trusting-the-universe 5df811c29b3f6e9f10860f98 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 31-flash-fridays-trusting-the-universe full 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/

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]]> 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/

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]]> #078. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project’s 2019 Rewind #078. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project’s 2019 Rewind Sun, 29 Dec 2019 20:00:36 GMT 29:47 5dfc14d557b1a8e8687998b5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/078-michelle-akhidenor-the-peers-project-2019-rewind 5dfc14d557b1a8e8687998b5 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 078-michelle-akhidenor-the-peers-project-2019-rewind full 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. 


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]]> 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. 


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]]> #030. Flash Fridays: Embracing Pain #030. Flash Fridays: Embracing Pain Thu, 26 Dec 2019 20:00:00 GMT 4:50 5df8118f6eeb4c793fe39205 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/30-flash-fridays-embracing-pain 5df8118f6eeb4c793fe39205 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 30-flash-fridays-embracing-pain full 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. 



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  • Kim Patel - Director of Global Corporate Strategy at VICE Media & Forbes 30 under 30 listee


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]]> 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. 



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  • Kim Patel - Director of Global Corporate Strategy at VICE Media & Forbes 30 under 30 listee


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]]> <![CDATA[#077. Emily Ames & Kate Hamilton: The Co-Founders of Sonder & Tell On How Her-Story is the New History]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2019 20:00:41 GMT 47:50 5df33059bdf007c3674e6e39 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/077-emily-ames-kate-hamilton-her-story-is-the-new-history 5df33059bdf007c3674e6e39 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 077-emily-ames-kate-hamilton-her-story-is-the-new-history full 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. 


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]]> 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. 


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]]> #029. Flash Fridays: Solving Problems One After the Other #029. Flash Fridays: Solving Problems One After the Other Thu, 19 Dec 2019 20:00:00 GMT 3:49 5de71044ab5c3f6204bb948d false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/029-flash-fridays-solving-problems-one-after-the-other 5de71044ab5c3f6204bb948d 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 029-flash-fridays-solving-problems-one-after-the-other full 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. 



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  • Lily Wu - cofounder of Austern International 


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]]> 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. 



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  • Lily Wu - cofounder of Austern International 


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]]> #076. Andrew Mitson: The Founder of First Words Language on How to Start aThriving Business in 7 Days #076. Andrew Mitson: The Founder of First Words Language on How to Start aThriving Business in 7 Days Sun, 15 Dec 2019 20:00:41 GMT 1:01:15 5de7145fbdf007c3674e6d20 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/076-andrew-mitson-how-to-start-a-thriving-business-in-7-days 5de7145fbdf007c3674e6d20 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 076-andrew-mitson-how-to-start-a-thriving-business-in-7-days full 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> #028. Flash Fridays: A Story About Failure #028. Flash Fridays: A Story About Failure Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:00:30 GMT 4:41 5de70d12bdf007c3674e6d1f false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/028-flash-fridays-a-story-about-failure 5de70d12bdf007c3674e6d1f 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 028-flash-fridays-a-story-about-failure full 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. 


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  • Michelle Akhidenor - founder and CEO of The Peers Project 


Listen to Michelle’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-48-michelle-akhidenor/

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]]> 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. 


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  • Michelle Akhidenor - founder and CEO of The Peers Project 


Listen to Michelle’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-48-michelle-akhidenor/

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]]> #075. Jeremy Hindle: The Co-Founder of Headstart AI on Gaming and Entrepreneurship #075. Jeremy Hindle: The Co-Founder of Headstart AI on Gaming and Entrepreneurship Sun, 08 Dec 2019 20:00:55 GMT 1:09:45 5dde6db3bd860fd53f965dbc false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/075-jeremy-hindle 5dde6db3bd860fd53f965dbc 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 075-jeremy-hindle full 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. 


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]]> 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. 


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]]> #027. Flash Fridays: Making the Most Out of Life #027. Flash Fridays: Making the Most Out of Life Thu, 05 Dec 2019 20:00:25 GMT 4:59 5ddefb838a389e0f3fd85088 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/027-flash-fridays-making-the-most-out-of-life 5ddefb838a389e0f3fd85088 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 027-flash-fridays-making-the-most-out-of-life full 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. 



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  • Meesen Brown − co-founder of Behere


Listen to Meesen’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-37-meesen-brown/

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]]> 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. 



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  • Meesen Brown − co-founder of Behere


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]]> #074. Dave Sherwood: The Founder of BibiliU On Starting and Growing an EdTech Company #074. Dave Sherwood: The Founder of BibiliU On Starting and Growing an EdTech Company Sun, 01 Dec 2019 20:00:23 GMT 45:24 5dd9c5099cc455dd787f99fc false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/074-dave-sherwood-a-group-of-friends-walk-into-a-bar 5dd9c5099cc455dd787f99fc 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 074-dave-sherwood-a-group-of-friends-walk-into-a-bar full 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. 


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]]> 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. 


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]]> #026. Flash Friday: Appreciating the Ups and Downs #026. Flash Friday: Appreciating the Ups and Downs Thu, 28 Nov 2019 20:00:44 GMT 3:43 5dd5d2c8696d49c81b54b1fa false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/026-flash-friday-appreciating-the-ups-and-downs 5dd5d2c8696d49c81b54b1fa 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 026-flash-friday-appreciating-the-ups-and-downs full 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. 



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  • 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/

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]]> 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. 



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  • Nick Chang − co-founder of Honee and a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. 


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]]> #073. Roxana Dantes: The Founder of The Lofty Lab on Key Lessons in Business #073. Roxana Dantes: The Founder of The Lofty Lab on Key Lessons in Business Sun, 24 Nov 2019 20:00:24 GMT 45:53 5dc254526543878e4126384d false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/073-roxana-dantes-lessons-from-a-leading-serial-entrepreneur 5dc254526543878e4126384d 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 073-roxana-dantes-lessons-from-a-leading-serial-entrepreneur full 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> #025. Flash Friday: Overcoming Fear #025. Flash Friday: Overcoming Fear Thu, 21 Nov 2019 20:00:26 GMT 5:18 5da6cb3718aa762562b69f6f false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/025-flash-friday-overcoming-fear 5da6cb3718aa762562b69f6f 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 025-flash-friday-overcoming-fear full 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. 


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  • Ally Watson - CEO and cofounder of Code Like a Girl 


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]]> 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. 


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  • Ally Watson - CEO and cofounder of Code Like a Girl 


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]]> #072. Andrea Bonaceto: The Founding Partner of Eterna Capital Demystifies Entrepreneurship #072. Andrea Bonaceto: The Founding Partner of Eterna Capital Demystifies Entrepreneurship Sun, 17 Nov 2019 20:00:14 GMT 46:21 5dc252115c36750d20b374dd false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/072-andrea-bonaceto-demystifying-entrepreneurship 5dc252115c36750d20b374dd 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 072-andrea-bonaceto-demystifying-entrepreneurship full 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 30 under 30 listee. 



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]]> 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 30 under 30 listee. 



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]]> #024. Flash Friday: Taking the Leap #024. Flash Friday: Taking the Leap Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:00:29 GMT 4:16 5da6cb01aa2c1adb329c1fcf false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/024-flash-friday-taking-the-leap 5da6cb01aa2c1adb329c1fcf 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 024-flash-friday-taking-the-leap full 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. 



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  • Madeliene Buchner - founder and CEO of Little Dreamers Australia and recipient of the 2017 Queen’s Young Leader Award


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]]> 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. 



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  • Madeliene Buchner - founder and CEO of Little Dreamers Australia and recipient of the 2017 Queen’s Young Leader Award


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]]> #071. Charlotte Hamill: The Founder of Born Social On Going Against the Grain #071. Charlotte Hamill: The Founder of Born Social On Going Against the Grain Sun, 10 Nov 2019 20:00:49 GMT 55:08 5dc12c235f043c8758d1392c false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/71-charlotte-hamill 5dc12c235f043c8758d1392c 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 71-charlotte-hamill full 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. 


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]]> 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. 


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]]> #023. Flash Friday: How to Achieve Balance #023. Flash Friday: How to Achieve Balance Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:00:07 GMT 4:38 5da6caad3534b55b6da8f4b4 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/023-flash-friday-how-to-achieve-balance 5da6caad3534b55b6da8f4b4 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 023-flash-friday-how-to-achieve-balance full 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. 


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  • Uppma Virdi - CEO of Chai Walli and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee 


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]]> 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. 


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  • 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/

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]]> #070. Nina Faulhaber: The Co-Founder of ADAY on Using Both Sides of The Brain #070. Nina Faulhaber: The Co-Founder of ADAY on Using Both Sides of The Brain Sun, 03 Nov 2019 20:00:21 GMT 40:22 5db94ac7749df0524ea817dd false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/070-using-both-sides-of-the-brain 5db94ac7749df0524ea817dd 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 070-using-both-sides-of-the-brain full 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. 


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]]> 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. 


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]]> #022. Flash Friday: Living a Vibrant Life #022. Flash Friday: Living a Vibrant Life Thu, 31 Oct 2019 20:00:53 GMT 3:10 5da6c6dae2c8ce842a5cadc2 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/022-flash-friday-living-a-vibrant-life 5da6c6dae2c8ce842a5cadc2 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 022-flash-friday-living-a-vibrant-life full 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. 


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  • Rebecca Saunders - Founder of Deli Agency, a production company that specialises in video strategy and high quality video production.


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]]> 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. 


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  • Rebecca Saunders - Founder of Deli Agency, a production company that specialises in video strategy and high quality video production.


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]]> #069. Chike Ukaegbu: The Founder of Startup52 On The Power of Diversity #069. Chike Ukaegbu: The Founder of Startup52 On The Power of Diversity Sun, 27 Oct 2019 20:00:15 GMT 1:00:26 5da6cc757e184acc3286bb6c false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/069-chike-ukaegbu 5da6cc757e184acc3286bb6c 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 069-chike-ukaegbu full 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> #021. Flash Friday: Finding Your Way #021. Flash Friday: Finding Your Way Thu, 24 Oct 2019 20:00:40 GMT 3:23 5da6c5587e184acc3286bb6a false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/021-flash-friday-finding-your-way 5da6c5587e184acc3286bb6a 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 021-flash-friday-finding-your-way full 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/

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]]> 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/

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]]> #068. Jordan Gross: The Founder of Cloud Nine Living Framework on How to Live a Cloud Nine Life #068. Jordan Gross: The Founder of Cloud Nine Living Framework on How to Live a Cloud Nine Life Sun, 20 Oct 2019 20:00:14 GMT 48:28 5da459f9ff9d82f416a076e7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/068-jordan-gross 5da459f9ff9d82f416a076e7 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 068-jordan-gross full 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> #020. Flash Friday: The Truth About Anxiety #020. Flash Friday: The Truth About Anxiety Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:00:51 GMT 3:20 5d9fe72f2b5e59c52f7c5325 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/20-flash-friday-milan-amin 5d9fe72f2b5e59c52f7c5325 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 20-flash-friday-milan-amin full 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, Milan Amin shares the truth about anxiety. Ready, set, let’s hear it. 


Featuring:


  • Milan Amin − CEO of The Notorious Hustlers Podcast Show and Instagram growth expert


Listen to Milan’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-39-milan-amin/

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]]> 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, Milan Amin shares the truth about anxiety. Ready, set, let’s hear it. 


Featuring:


  • Milan Amin − CEO of The Notorious Hustlers Podcast Show and Instagram growth expert


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]]> #067. Vanessa Pham: The Co-Founder of Oxtale on How Breaking Free From Expectations Leads to Success #067. Vanessa Pham: The Co-Founder of Oxtale on How Breaking Free From Expectations Leads to Success Sun, 13 Oct 2019 20:00:48 GMT 39:04 5d9c5d814056a3e46f101ce8 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/067-vanessa-pham 5d9c5d814056a3e46f101ce8 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 067-vanessa-pham full There comes a point in every creative’s life when they have to decide whether to play it safe or risk it for the biscuit. Knowing what move to make gets doubly complicated when you throw in societal expectations and your family’s influence. In this episode, we learn how Vanessa Pham wrestled with this tension as a first generation migrant and how she broke free from the expectations she’d placed on herself. Vanessa Pham is the co-founder of Oxtale and a 2018 Forbes Fellow.


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]]> There comes a point in every creative’s life when they have to decide whether to play it safe or risk it for the biscuit. Knowing what move to make gets doubly complicated when you throw in societal expectations and your family’s influence. In this episode, we learn how Vanessa Pham wrestled with this tension as a first generation migrant and how she broke free from the expectations she’d placed on herself. Vanessa Pham is the co-founder of Oxtale and a 2018 Forbes Fellow.


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]]> #019. Flash Friday: Applying Sports to Leadership #019. Flash Friday: Applying Sports to Leadership Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:00:02 GMT 4:01 5d96d285650cda5434c8a448 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/019-flash-friday-partha-unava 5d96d285650cda5434c8a448 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 019-flash-friday-partha-unava full 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, Partha Unnava shares how he applies a sports mentality to leadership. Ready, set, let’s hear it. 


Featuring:


  • Partha Unnava − 2015 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and founder and CEO of Lasso, a company that creates revolutionary products that help athletes perform at 100%. 


Listen to Partha’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-45-partha-unnava/

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]]> 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, Partha Unnava shares how he applies a sports mentality to leadership. Ready, set, let’s hear it. 


Featuring:


  • Partha Unnava − 2015 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and founder and CEO of Lasso, a company that creates revolutionary products that help athletes perform at 100%. 


Listen to Partha’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-45-partha-unnava/

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]]> #066. Adam Schwartz: The Co-Founder of TeePublic.com on Adjusting Expectations for Success #066. Adam Schwartz: The Co-Founder of TeePublic.com on Adjusting Expectations for Success Sun, 06 Oct 2019 20:00:49 GMT 46:39 5d957368ad651eed501186ce false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/066-adam-schwartz 5d957368ad651eed501186ce 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 066-adam-schwartz full It’s all too common for inherent dreamers, wishers, and go-getters to have huge aspirations for success. In order to achieve our victories, we place tremendous expectations on ourselves and how we want our future to look like. But what if there was a different way? In this episode, Adam Schwartz reveals how adjusting your expectations can better set you up for success and how this mindset helped him scale TeePublic.com to the profitable company it is today. Adam Schwartz is the co-founder and CEO of TeePublic.com and a 2016 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.


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]]> It’s all too common for inherent dreamers, wishers, and go-getters to have huge aspirations for success. In order to achieve our victories, we place tremendous expectations on ourselves and how we want our future to look like. But what if there was a different way? In this episode, Adam Schwartz reveals how adjusting your expectations can better set you up for success and how this mindset helped him scale TeePublic.com to the profitable company it is today. Adam Schwartz is the co-founder and CEO of TeePublic.com and a 2016 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.


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]]> #018. Flash Fridays: Stop Holding Yourself Back #018. Flash Fridays: Stop Holding Yourself Back Thu, 03 Oct 2019 21:00:18 GMT 4:13 5d75f10683b3419b17ea56fc false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/018-flash-fridays-stop-holding-yourself-back 5d75f10683b3419b17ea56fc 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 018-flash-fridays-stop-holding-yourself-back full 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, Paul Powers shares how to stop holding yourself back. Ready, set, let’s hear it. 


Featuring:


  • Paul Powers − CEO of Physna and 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. 


Listen to Paul’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-43-paul-powers/

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]]> 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, Paul Powers shares how to stop holding yourself back. Ready, set, let’s hear it. 


Featuring:


  • Paul Powers − CEO of Physna and 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. 


Listen to Paul’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-43-paul-powers/

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]]> #065. Alexa DePasquale: The Senior Vice President of Innovation at Grey Group, NY on Learning to Trust the Universe #065. Alexa DePasquale: The Senior Vice President of Innovation at Grey Group, NY on Learning to Trust the Universe Sun, 29 Sep 2019 21:00:03 GMT 39:44 5d88ae5d8b0530a67616b4f7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/065-alexa-depasquale 5d88ae5d8b0530a67616b4f7 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 065-alexa-depasquale full All too often we can get caught up with playing the role of a fortune-teller. We try desperately to predict our future and often become paralysed about making the right choice when faced with new (or lack thereof) opportunities. But as Alexa DePasquale reveals, we just need the courage to ask for what we want and trust the universe will guide us. Alexa is the SVP of Innovation at Grey Group, NY.


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]]> All too often we can get caught up with playing the role of a fortune-teller. We try desperately to predict our future and often become paralysed about making the right choice when faced with new (or lack thereof) opportunities. But as Alexa DePasquale reveals, we just need the courage to ask for what we want and trust the universe will guide us. Alexa is the SVP of Innovation at Grey Group, NY.


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]]> #017. Flash Fridays: How to Master Failing #017. Flash Fridays: How to Master Failing Thu, 26 Sep 2019 21:00:50 GMT 3:45 5d75eff0f12cb8ec5ac9a242 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/017-flash-fridays-how-to-master-failing 5d75eff0f12cb8ec5ac9a242 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 017-flash-fridays-how-to-master-failing full 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, James Heller shares how we can master failing. Ready, set, let’s hear it. 


Featuring:

  • James Heller − Co-Founder and CEO of Wrapify and 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 listee 


Listen to James’ full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-44-james-heller/

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]]> 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, James Heller shares how we can master failing. Ready, set, let’s hear it. 


Featuring:

  • James Heller − Co-Founder and CEO of Wrapify and 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 listee 


Listen to James’ full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-44-james-heller/

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]]> #064. Georges Clement: The Co-Founder of JustFix.nyc On Challenging the Status Quo #064. Georges Clement: The Co-Founder of JustFix.nyc On Challenging the Status Quo Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:00:41 GMT 48:00 5d7af7a320d1d2037b814a9b false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/064-georges-clement-challenging-the-status-quo 5d7af7a320d1d2037b814a9b 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 064-georges-clement-challenging-the-status-quo full Sometimes it’s easier to go with the flow, blend into the crowd, and stick to the stuff we know. Often, the world’s problems can be so overwhelming that it’s easier to throw our arms up and call it a day. In this episode, Georges Clement reveals how we can get creative with problem solving and how to combat the things that frustrate us. Georges is the co-founder of JustFix.nyc and a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient.


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]]> Sometimes it’s easier to go with the flow, blend into the crowd, and stick to the stuff we know. Often, the world’s problems can be so overwhelming that it’s easier to throw our arms up and call it a day. In this episode, Georges Clement reveals how we can get creative with problem solving and how to combat the things that frustrate us. Georges is the co-founder of JustFix.nyc and a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient.


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Follow Georges on Instagram

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]]> #016. Flash Fridays: Owning Your Choices #016. Flash Fridays: Owning Your Choices Thu, 19 Sep 2019 21:00:50 GMT 4:45 5d75eda0d30f62bf4dde833e false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/016-flash-fridays-owning-your-choices 5d75eda0d30f62bf4dde833e 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 016-flash-fridays-owning-your-choices full 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, Raj Jana shares how we can own our choices. Ready, set, let’s hear it. 


Featuring:


  • Raj Jana − CEO of Java Presse Coffee Company and host of The Stay Grounded podcast. Raj has also been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, Success Magazine and many more. 


Listen to Raj’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-36-raj-jana/

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]]> 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, Raj Jana shares how we can own our choices. Ready, set, let’s hear it. 


Featuring:


  • Raj Jana − CEO of Java Presse Coffee Company and host of The Stay Grounded podcast. Raj has also been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, Success Magazine and many more. 


Listen to Raj’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-36-raj-jana/

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]]> #063. Amanda Slavin: The Founder of CatalystCreativ On Engaging with Our Identity #063. Amanda Slavin: The Founder of CatalystCreativ On Engaging with Our Identity Sun, 15 Sep 2019 21:00:03 GMT 43:47 5d77488c7d71ec851d5e29a7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/063-amanda-slavin 5d77488c7d71ec851d5e29a7 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 063-amanda-slavin full Long before brands and influencers were worrying about Instagram’s intricate algorithms, or how to increase engagement, Amanda Slavin was a hop, skip and jump ahead of the curve. In this episode, Amanda reveals the secret sauce behind growing brand engagement, how to connect with others and how we can find our identity. Amanda Slavin is the founder and CEO of CatalystCreativ and was honoured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2015.



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]]> Long before brands and influencers were worrying about Instagram’s intricate algorithms, or how to increase engagement, Amanda Slavin was a hop, skip and jump ahead of the curve. In this episode, Amanda reveals the secret sauce behind growing brand engagement, how to connect with others and how we can find our identity. Amanda Slavin is the founder and CEO of CatalystCreativ and was honoured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2015.



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]]> #015. Flash Fridays: Avoiding Common Failures #015. Flash Fridays: Avoiding Common Failures Thu, 12 Sep 2019 21:00:59 GMT 4:46 5d75ecef521f1be64c17cc4f false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/015-flash-fridays-avoiding-common-failures 5d75ecef521f1be64c17cc4f 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 015-flash-fridays-avoiding-common-failures full 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, Adrian Osman reveals how startups can avoid common failures. Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featuring: 


  • Adrian Osman − CEO of Pitchblak, a startup education and advisory company that has even been endorsed by Glen Richards from Shark Tank Australia


Listen to Adrian’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-31-adrian-osman/

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]]> 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, Adrian Osman reveals how startups can avoid common failures. Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featuring: 


  • Adrian Osman − CEO of Pitchblak, a startup education and advisory company that has even been endorsed by Glen Richards from Shark Tank Australia


Listen to Adrian’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-31-adrian-osman/

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]]> #062. Betsy Fore: The Founder of Wondermento and Co-Founder of Tiny Organics on A Life Building Imagination #062. Betsy Fore: The Founder of Wondermento and Co-Founder of Tiny Organics on A Life Building Imagination Sun, 08 Sep 2019 21:00:13 GMT 45:44 5d73671af12cb8ec5ac9a191 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/062-betsy-fore 5d73671af12cb8ec5ac9a191 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 062-betsy-fore full

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]]> #014. Flash Fridays #014. Flash Fridays Fri, 06 Sep 2019 10:02:06 GMT 4:33 5d70e66a192044a676279540 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/flash-fridays-014 5d70e66a192044a676279540 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 flash-fridays-014 full 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:


  • Ash Phillips − Tedx speaker and Founder of YENA, a vibrant community for future leaders starting and growing remarkable businesses.
  • Blake Englehard −Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of New York-based tooth whitening company, BrushOnSmile.
  • Raj Jana − CEO of Java Presse Coffee Company and host of The Stay Grounded podcast. Raj has also been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, Success Magazine and many more.

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]]> 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:


  • Ash Phillips − Tedx speaker and Founder of YENA, a vibrant community for future leaders starting and growing remarkable businesses.
  • Blake Englehard −Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of New York-based tooth whitening company, BrushOnSmile.
  • Raj Jana − CEO of Java Presse Coffee Company and host of The Stay Grounded podcast. Raj has also been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, Success Magazine and many more.

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]]> #061. Jessica Wolf: The Executive Director of Community at Forbes on Building One Community After Another #061. Jessica Wolf: The Executive Director of Community at Forbes on Building One Community After Another Sun, 01 Sep 2019 21:00:53 GMT 33:17 5d67886954a4acc730f73a1e false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/061-jessica-wolf 5d67886954a4acc730f73a1e 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 061-jessica-wolf full

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]]> #013. Flash Fridays #013. Flash Fridays Wed, 28 Aug 2019 05:02:01 GMT 4:11 5d660ac8c6a6f8504c0fedab false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/flash-fridays-013 5d660ac8c6a6f8504c0fedab 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 flash-fridays-013 full 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:


  • Blake Englehard − Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of New York-based tooth whitening company, BrushOnSmile.
  • Joe Benn −  Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Ugly, a London-based flavoured sparkling water known for its phenomenal branding.

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]]> 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:


  • Blake Englehard − Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of New York-based tooth whitening company, BrushOnSmile.
  • Joe Benn −  Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Ugly, a London-based flavoured sparkling water known for its phenomenal branding.

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]]> #060. Vicky Lay: The Co-Founder of Zookal on Showing Up For the Little Things #060. Vicky Lay: The Co-Founder of Zookal on Showing Up For the Little Things Sun, 25 Aug 2019 21:00:32 GMT 35:42 5d4a712d833846051f861957 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/060-vicky-lay 5d4a712d833846051f861957 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 060-vicky-lay full

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]]> #012. Flash Fridays #012. Flash Fridays Thu, 22 Aug 2019 20:00:32 GMT 4:35 5d5e4cf7e6f5dad94a5bebe1 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/012-flash-fridays 5d5e4cf7e6f5dad94a5bebe1 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 012-flash-fridays full #012. Flash Fridays


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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:


  • Filip Eldic − co-founder of Bluedot and a 2016 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. 
  • Jason Lee − interim Vice President of the NEM Foundation and a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.
  • Nick Chang − co-founder of Honee and a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. 
  • Uppma Virdi −  founder of Chai Walli and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee.

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]]> #012. Flash Fridays


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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:


  • Filip Eldic − co-founder of Bluedot and a 2016 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. 
  • Jason Lee − interim Vice President of the NEM Foundation and a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.
  • Nick Chang − co-founder of Honee and a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. 
  • Uppma Virdi −  founder of Chai Walli and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee.

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]]> #059. Kiryl Trembovolski: The COO of Behavox On Raising The Bar #059. Kiryl Trembovolski: The COO of Behavox On Raising The Bar Sun, 18 Aug 2019 21:00:05 GMT 34:13 5d4a7118833846051f861956 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/059-kiryl-trembovolski 5d4a7118833846051f861956 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 059-kiryl-trembovolski full

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]]> #011. Flash Fridays #011. Flash Fridays Thu, 15 Aug 2019 21:00:33 GMT 4:27 5d4929c945842932757e73b7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/011-flash-fridays 5d4929c945842932757e73b7 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 011-flash-fridays full 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:


  • Zikry Kohlil, co-Founder and CCO of Incitement, a social business and thriving international community with establishments in over 46 countries.


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]]> 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:


  • Zikry Kohlil, co-Founder and CCO of Incitement, a social business and thriving international community with establishments in over 46 countries.


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]]> <![CDATA[#058. Amanat Anand & Shubham Issar: The Co-Founders of SoaPen On Creating an Unlikely Pairing]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2019 21:00:01 GMT 36:04 5d4a70f46597041d2fde0d64 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/058-amanat-shubham 5d4a70f46597041d2fde0d64 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 058-amanat-shubham full

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]]> #010. Flash Fridays #010. Flash Fridays Thu, 08 Aug 2019 21:00:36 GMT 3:16 5d49290b6eab613b6230c505 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/flash-fridays-010 5d49290b6eab613b6230c505 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 flash-fridays-010 full 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:


  • Ashleigh Streeter − Forbes 30 under 30 recipient for her work with “Girls Take Over Parliament,” and was a previous co-founder of Jasiri Australia. 
  • Partha Unnava − 2015 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and founder and CEO of Lasso, a company that creates revolutionary products that help athletes perform at 100%. 
  • Lana Hopkins − founder and former CEO of Mon Purse, the first design-your-own leather handbag and accessories brand that scales mass customisation. 


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Featurette:


  • Ashleigh Streeter − Forbes 30 under 30 recipient for her work with “Girls Take Over Parliament,” and was a previous co-founder of Jasiri Australia. 
  • Partha Unnava − 2015 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and founder and CEO of Lasso, a company that creates revolutionary products that help athletes perform at 100%. 
  • Lana Hopkins − founder and former CEO of Mon Purse, the first design-your-own leather handbag and accessories brand that scales mass customisation. 


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]]> #057. Kim Patel: The Director of Global Corporate Strategy at VICE Media On Overcoming Adversity #057. Kim Patel: The Director of Global Corporate Strategy at VICE Media On Overcoming Adversity Sun, 04 Aug 2019 21:01:09 GMT 46:53 5d46993545842932757e7317 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/057-kim-patel 5d46993545842932757e7317 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 057-kim-patel full

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]]> #009. Flash Fridays #009. Flash Fridays Thu, 01 Aug 2019 21:00:36 GMT 4:53 5d3294d571eaed3974636c43 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/009-flash-fridays 5d3294d571eaed3974636c43 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 009-flash-fridays full 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:


  • Raj Jana − CEO of Java Presse Coffee Company and host of The Stay Grounded podcast. Raj has also been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, Success Magazine and many more.

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Featurette:


  • Raj Jana − CEO of Java Presse Coffee Company and host of The Stay Grounded podcast. Raj has also been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, Success Magazine and many more.

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]]> #056. Alissa Baier-Lentz: The Founder of HERO Backpacks on How We Could be Heroes #056. Alissa Baier-Lentz: The Founder of HERO Backpacks on How We Could be Heroes Tue, 30 Jul 2019 21:00:45 GMT 32:58 5d404935f319c8d37406ad17 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/056-alissa-baier-lentz-we-could-be-heroes 5d404935f319c8d37406ad17 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 056-alissa-baier-lentz-we-could-be-heroes full

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]]> #008. Flash Fridays #008. Flash Fridays Fri, 26 Jul 2019 01:18:44 GMT 5:44 5d1eaa185b6e03262c931887 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/008-flash-fridays 5d1eaa185b6e03262c931887 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 008-flash-fridays full 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:


  • Jess and Stef Dadon − Founders of How Two Live, a highly successful fashion blog, and Twoobs, a unique line of shoes.
  • Lily Wu − Co-Founder of Austern International, a seven-figure global business that helps thousands of millennials find careers that they love through international internships.


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Featurette:


  • Jess and Stef Dadon − Founders of How Two Live, a highly successful fashion blog, and Twoobs, a unique line of shoes.
  • Lily Wu − Co-Founder of Austern International, a seven-figure global business that helps thousands of millennials find careers that they love through international internships.


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]]> #055. Eva Mackinley: The Founder of The Last Straw On Balancing Service and Self #055. Eva Mackinley: The Founder of The Last Straw On Balancing Service and Self Sun, 21 Jul 2019 21:00:07 GMT 32:29 5d04b5fe0a065d9b638a24fb false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/055-eva-mackinley 5d04b5fe0a065d9b638a24fb 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 055-eva-mackinley full The Last Straw, a campaign which aims to end the use of plastic straws around Australia.

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]]> The Last Straw, a campaign which aims to end the use of plastic straws around Australia.

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]]> #007. Flash Fridays #007. Flash Fridays Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:46:26 GMT 3:01 5d1e9c28a50cb5bb75c02efa false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/007-flash-fridays 5d1e9c28a50cb5bb75c02efa 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 007-flash-fridays full

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Featurette:


  • Jen Hansard − Founder and author of Simple Green Smoothies, the #1 online resource for green smoothie recipes.
  • Lucy Bloomfield − Founder of Trefiel, a highly successful e-commerce business that was one of the leading brands of face masks 
  • Adrian Osman − CEO of Pitchblak, a startup education and advisory company that has even been endorsed by Glen Richards from Shark Tank Australia
  • Madeleine Buchner − Tedx speaker and Founder of Little Dreamers Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that supports the siblings of sick children and young carers.

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Featurette:


  • Jen Hansard − Founder and author of Simple Green Smoothies, the #1 online resource for green smoothie recipes.
  • Lucy Bloomfield − Founder of Trefiel, a highly successful e-commerce business that was one of the leading brands of face masks 
  • Adrian Osman − CEO of Pitchblak, a startup education and advisory company that has even been endorsed by Glen Richards from Shark Tank Australia
  • Madeleine Buchner − Tedx speaker and Founder of Little Dreamers Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that supports the siblings of sick children and young carers.

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]]> #054. Ally Watson: The Founder of Code Like a Girl on Being Unafraid to be Different #054. Ally Watson: The Founder of Code Like a Girl on Being Unafraid to be Different Sun, 14 Jul 2019 21:00:39 GMT 40:34 5d04b4ec8036ad09274c5ec3 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/054-ally-watson 5d04b4ec8036ad09274c5ec3 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 054-ally-watson full Code Like a Girl and named one of Australia’s nine most influential female entrepreneurs in 2017.

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]]> #006. Flash Fridays #006. Flash Fridays Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:39:24 GMT 5:19 5d1e8cb71d3afb505959fd10 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/006-flash-fridays 5d1e8cb71d3afb505959fd10 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 006-flash-fridays full 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:


  • Adam Stone − 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and Founder & CEO of Speedlancer.com, the world’s fastest freelancer marketplace 
  • Bobby Oparaocha & Michael Husky-Nguyen − Co-Founders of Valyou Xchange, the world’s first decentralised stock market for musicians.

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]]> 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:


  • Adam Stone − 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and Founder & CEO of Speedlancer.com, the world’s fastest freelancer marketplace 
  • Bobby Oparaocha & Michael Husky-Nguyen − Co-Founders of Valyou Xchange, the world’s first decentralised stock market for musicians.

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]]> #053. Uppma Virdi: The Founder of Chai Walli On Breaking Free From Expectations #053. Uppma Virdi: The Founder of Chai Walli On Breaking Free From Expectations Sun, 07 Jul 2019 21:00:59 GMT 31:59 5d00c2f868a3762b0e515971 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/053-uppma-virdi 5d00c2f868a3762b0e515971 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 053-uppma-virdi full Chai Walli and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee.

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]]> Chai Walli and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee.

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]]> #005. Flash Fridays #005. Flash Fridays Thu, 04 Jul 2019 21:00:40 GMT 3:56 5d00c324f43da98f28310b08 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/005-flash-fridays 5d00c324f43da98f28310b08 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 005-flash-fridays full 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:


  • Ash Philips − Tedx speaker and Founder of YENA, a vibrant community for future leaders starting and growing remarkable businesses.
  • Jason Lim − Chief of Staff at YBF Ventures, Australia’s centre of tech innovation since 2011.

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Featurette:


  • Ash Philips − Tedx speaker and Founder of YENA, a vibrant community for future leaders starting and growing remarkable businesses.
  • Jason Lim − Chief of Staff at YBF Ventures, Australia’s centre of tech innovation since 2011.

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]]> #052. Nick Chang: The Co-Founder of Honee on Finding Ups in Downs #052. Nick Chang: The Co-Founder of Honee on Finding Ups in Downs Sun, 30 Jun 2019 21:00:57 GMT 47:28 5d00c2d068a3762b0e515970 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/052-nick-chang 5d00c2d068a3762b0e515970 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 052-nick-chang full Honee and a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.

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]]> #004. Flash Fridays #004. Flash Fridays Thu, 27 Jun 2019 21:00:00 GMT 3:53 5d00c292f43da98f28310b06 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/004-flash-fridays 5d00c292f43da98f28310b06 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 004-flash-fridays full 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:

  • Gemma Sole − 2016 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and Co-Founder of Nineteenth Amendment, an on-demand retail and manufacturing platform. 
  • Joe Benn − Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Ugly, a London-based flavoured sparkling water known for its phenomenal branding.

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Featurette:

  • Gemma Sole − 2016 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and Co-Founder of Nineteenth Amendment, an on-demand retail and manufacturing platform. 
  • Joe Benn − Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Ugly, a London-based flavoured sparkling water known for its phenomenal branding.

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]]> #051. Jason Lee: The Vice President of NEM Foundation on Recognising The Power of People #051. Jason Lee: The Vice President of NEM Foundation on Recognising The Power of People Sun, 23 Jun 2019 21:00:12 GMT 41:00 5d00c27249d4782a0c00a90d false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/051-jason-lee 5d00c27249d4782a0c00a90d 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 051-jason-lee full

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]]> #003. Flash Fridays #003. Flash Fridays Thu, 20 Jun 2019 21:00:17 GMT 4:31 5d00c1fd1cd661390d1c37b1 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/003-flash-friday 5d00c1fd1cd661390d1c37b1 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 003-flash-friday full 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:

  • Meika Hollender − 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and Co-founder of Sustain, the first brand of all natural, vagina-friendly products.
  • Robert Harary − CEO and Co-founder of OneH, the VC connecting innovative technology companies with investors from around the world.

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Featurette:

  • Meika Hollender − 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and Co-founder of Sustain, the first brand of all natural, vagina-friendly products.
  • Robert Harary − CEO and Co-founder of OneH, the VC connecting innovative technology companies with investors from around the world.

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]]> #050. Filip Eldic: The Co-Founder of Bluedot On Learning Identity by Living #050. Filip Eldic: The Co-Founder of Bluedot On Learning Identity by Living Sun, 16 Jun 2019 21:00:30 GMT 46:26 5d00c1a649d4782a0c00a90c false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/050-filip-eldic 5d00c1a649d4782a0c00a90c 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 050-filip-eldic full

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]]> #002. Flash Fridays #002. Flash Fridays Thu, 13 Jun 2019 21:00:13 GMT 5:55 5d00a1137ec28aaf7da2367e false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/002-flash-fridays 5d00a1137ec28aaf7da2367e 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 002-flash-fridays full 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:

  • Brittany Garth − International life coach, TEDx speaker and named one of the Top 50 Social Influencers by Cosmopolitan Magazine (US).
  • Zion Kim − Co-Founder of New Jersey-based digital marketing agency, 99 Robots.

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Featurette:

  • Brittany Garth − International life coach, TEDx speaker and named one of the Top 50 Social Influencers by Cosmopolitan Magazine (US).
  • Zion Kim − Co-Founder of New Jersey-based digital marketing agency, 99 Robots.

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]]> #049. Lana Hopkins: The Founder of Mon Purse on Building a Bag and Building a Future #049. Lana Hopkins: The Founder of Mon Purse on Building a Bag and Building a Future Tue, 11 Jun 2019 21:00:53 GMT 40:49 5cff437faecd153125eb02e4 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/049-lana-hopkins 5cff437faecd153125eb02e4 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 049-lana-hopkins full

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]]> #001. Flash Fridays #001. Flash Fridays Fri, 07 Jun 2019 01:21:09 GMT 4:18 5cf9bc057d5bd4e22421af6d false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/001-flash-fridays 5cf9bc057d5bd4e22421af6d 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 001-flash-fridays full 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 forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it.


Featurette:

  • Alexa Buckley − 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient and co-founder of New York-based women’s shoe brand, Margaux.
  • John Logan − Professional magician and host of Magic Moments show on Patriots.com.
  • Blake Engelhard − Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of New York-based tooth whitening company, BrushOnSmile.

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Featurette:

  • Alexa Buckley − 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient and co-founder of New York-based women’s shoe brand, Margaux.
  • John Logan − Professional magician and host of Magic Moments show on Patriots.com.
  • Blake Engelhard − Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of New York-based tooth whitening company, BrushOnSmile.

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]]> #048. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project on Being The Comeback Kid #048. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project on Being The Comeback Kid Sun, 02 Jun 2019 21:32:16 GMT 48:16 5cf44060327ac2a02aa5a144 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/048-michelle-akhidenor 5cf44060327ac2a02aa5a144 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 048-michelle-akhidenor full

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]]> #047. Ashleigh Streeter: The Co-Founder of Jasiri Australia on Always Looking Up, Down and Around #047. Ashleigh Streeter: The Co-Founder of Jasiri Australia on Always Looking Up, Down and Around Sun, 02 Jun 2019 07:55:00 GMT 54:40 5ceb41638ed1894351b26c4e false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/047-ashleigh-streeter 5ceb41638ed1894351b26c4e 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 047-ashleigh-streeter full

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]]> #046. Zikry Kholil: The Co-Founder of Incitement On Stepping Up from Falling Down — Overcoming the Fear #046. Zikry Kholil: The Co-Founder of Incitement On Stepping Up from Falling Down — Overcoming the Fear Sun, 02 Jun 2019 07:50:00 GMT 1:00:06 5ceb480278e755e24d865ba4 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/046-zikry-kohli 5ceb480278e755e24d865ba4 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 046-zikry-kohli full A quest for success will always come with a hefty scoop of fear. But, when attempting to scale the tower of success ­– you can’t let the fear of falling stop you. In this episode, we learn how a tremendous fall allowed Zikry Kohli to scale to greater heights. Zikry Kohli is a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and the Co-Founder of Incitement, a social business and thriving international community with establishments in over 46 countries.




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]]> A quest for success will always come with a hefty scoop of fear. But, when attempting to scale the tower of success ­– you can’t let the fear of falling stop you. In this episode, we learn how a tremendous fall allowed Zikry Kohli to scale to greater heights. Zikry Kohli is a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and the Co-Founder of Incitement, a social business and thriving international community with establishments in over 46 countries.




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]]> #045. Partha Unnava: The Founder of Lasso On Getting Your Head in The Game, And Then Some #045. Partha Unnava: The Founder of Lasso On Getting Your Head in The Game, And Then Some Sun, 02 Jun 2019 07:45:00 GMT 35:09 5ceb4427562ea15f41b5b495 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/046-partha-unnava 5ceb4427562ea15f41b5b495 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 046-partha-unnava full

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]]> #044. James Heller: The Co-Founder of Wrapify On How to Master Failing #044. James Heller: The Co-Founder of Wrapify On How to Master Failing Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:00:26 GMT 56:03 5c9acbf413ef4a4846a11ec7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/044-james-heller 5c9acbf413ef4a4846a11ec7 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 044-james-heller full Often, we are so terrified of failure that we avoid any possibility of risk and adventure. In this episode, James Heller encourages us to fight the fear and take the insecurity in our stride.

James is a co-founder and CEO of Wrapify citing clients such as Google and Microsoft, and features on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.


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James is a co-founder and CEO of Wrapify citing clients such as Google and Microsoft, and features on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.


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]]> #043. Paul Powers: The CEO of Physna and Zoozler on The Long and Windy Road to Success #043. Paul Powers: The CEO of Physna and Zoozler on The Long and Windy Road to Success Thu, 14 Mar 2019 19:30:48 GMT 55:28 5c87120aadcc78d950837d9e false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/043-paul-powers 5c87120aadcc78d950837d9e 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 043-paul-powers full No journey worth pursuing will ever be a piece of cake. In this episode, Paul Powers examines his own eclectic relationship with success, and the determination it’s taken to walk a path less trodden. Paul is a highly successful serial entrepreneur and CEO of Physna and also the CEO of Zoozler, a media development and marketing company.


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]]> #042. Katherine Kawecki: The Co-Founder of Respia On Mastering the Glass Half Full Approach #042. Katherine Kawecki: The Co-Founder of Respia On Mastering the Glass Half Full Approach Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:05:52 GMT 35:24 5c73315fca2f5c516d622c57 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/042-katherine-kawecki 5c73315fca2f5c516d622c57 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 042-katherine-kawecki full

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]]> #041. Jaden Harris: The Co-Founder of Forever Network On How To Just Take It, It’s Yours #041. Jaden Harris: The Co-Founder of Forever Network On How To Just Take It, It’s Yours Sun, 17 Feb 2019 19:50:40 GMT 36:45 5c661e5a38edfcd1265dac43 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/041-jaden-harris 5c661e5a38edfcd1265dac43 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 041-jaden-harris full

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]]> #040. Lindsay Rogers: The Co-Founder of Chello on Pursuing Curiosity For Life #040. Lindsay Rogers: The Co-Founder of Chello on Pursuing Curiosity For Life Sun, 10 Feb 2019 19:54:51 GMT 47:27 5c5ee8fc8c5f649c1f504393 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/040-lindsay-rogers 5c5ee8fc8c5f649c1f504393 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 040-lindsay-rogers full

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]]> #039. Milan Amin: The CEO and Co-Host of The Notorious Hustlers Podcast On Switching Off Your Expectations #039. Milan Amin: The CEO and Co-Host of The Notorious Hustlers Podcast On Switching Off Your Expectations Tue, 29 Jan 2019 19:00:00 GMT 44:00 5c466519dca1c2fd286ff092 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/039-milan-amin 5c466519dca1c2fd286ff092 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 039-milan-amin full

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]]> #038. Rebecca Saunders: The Founder of Deli Agency on How Everything is Valuable #038. Rebecca Saunders: The Founder of Deli Agency on How Everything is Valuable Thu, 24 Jan 2019 19:00:54 GMT 1:00:37 5c4545be0ffba28218126810 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/038-rebecca-saunders 5c4545be0ffba28218126810 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 038-rebecca-saunders full

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]]> #037. Meesen Brown: The Co-Founder of Behere On Taking and Making the Leap #037. Meesen Brown: The Co-Founder of Behere On Taking and Making the Leap Sun, 20 Jan 2019 20:00:29 GMT 43:35 5c43d83c9b009913425d8b72 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/037-meesen-brown 5c43d83c9b009913425d8b72 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 037-meesen-brown full

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]]> #036. Raj Jana: The Founder of Java Presse Coffee Company On The Power of Choice #036. Raj Jana: The Founder of Java Presse Coffee Company On The Power of Choice Sun, 13 Jan 2019 20:30:45 GMT 55:11 5c39b9d05d2e67067912374a false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/036-raj-jana 5c39b9d05d2e67067912374a 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 036-raj-jana full

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]]> #035. Natalie Thorogood: The Founder of Soak Society On Transforming Your Mind #035. Natalie Thorogood: The Founder of Soak Society On Transforming Your Mind Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:00:00 GMT 37:34 5c3167740d93fbc2517b0353 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/035-natalie-thorogood 5c3167740d93fbc2517b0353 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 035-natalie-thorogood full

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]]> #034. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project on a Peer2Peer Retrospective #034. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project on a Peer2Peer Retrospective Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:13:28 GMT 13:42 5c2ab0a8e6c1672b212a2a0f false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/034-michelle-akhidenor 5c2ab0a8e6c1672b212a2a0f 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 034-michelle-akhidenor full A letter from our founder, Michelle:


“It's the end of another year, my peers. A time to reflect on all that was the year of 2018 and appreciate how far we've come and how much we've all grown this year. In today's episode, I share with you all how I've grown this year and look back on the person who I was heading into 2018."


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“It's the end of another year, my peers. A time to reflect on all that was the year of 2018 and appreciate how far we've come and how much we've all grown this year. In today's episode, I share with you all how I've grown this year and look back on the person who I was heading into 2018."


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]]> #033. Lily Wu: The Co Founder of Austern International on Seeing a Problem as an Opportunity #033. Lily Wu: The Co Founder of Austern International on Seeing a Problem as an Opportunity Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:32:02 GMT 56:59 5c16ee810e3e50a9611085ab false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/033-lily-wu 5c16ee810e3e50a9611085ab 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 033-lily-wu full

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]]> #032. Madeleine Buchner: The Founder of Little Dreamers Australia on Transforming Loneliness into A Life-Changing Mission #032. Madeleine Buchner: The Founder of Little Dreamers Australia on Transforming Loneliness into A Life-Changing Mission Sun, 09 Dec 2018 20:00:00 GMT 50:36 5c0b59ef09ee3fe542bdc173 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/032-madeleine-buchner 5c0b59ef09ee3fe542bdc173 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 032-madeleine-buchner full 32

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]]> #031. Adrian Osman: The CEO of Pitchblak On Picking Yourself Up and Trying Again #031. Adrian Osman: The CEO of Pitchblak On Picking Yourself Up and Trying Again Sun, 02 Dec 2018 20:00:56 GMT 41:16 5bff3e720dad517305cbff35 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/031-adrian-osman 5bff3e720dad517305cbff35 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 031-adrian-osman full

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]]> #030. Natasha Takahashi: The Co-Creator of The School of Bots On Growing Into Your True Potential #030. Natasha Takahashi: The Co-Creator of The School of Bots On Growing Into Your True Potential Mon, 26 Nov 2018 21:55:21 GMT 56:16 5bfc6bca53635446581d6a8d false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/030-natasha-takahashi 5bfc6bca53635446581d6a8d 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 030-natasha-takahashi full

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]]> #029. Will Strange: The Founder of Sports Performance Tracking (SPT) On Leveraging Your Network #029. Will Strange: The Founder of Sports Performance Tracking (SPT) On Leveraging Your Network Mon, 29 Oct 2018 03:03:35 GMT 38:28 5bd678878b93c4ad101548c7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/029-will-strange 5bd678878b93c4ad101548c7 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 029-will-strange full

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]]> <![CDATA[#028. Jess & Stef Dadon: Jess & Stef Dadon: The Founders of How Two Live and Twoobs On How Girls Can ]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2018 04:43:58 GMT 41:56 5bc80f8ea6fa3bb751e38aa1 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/028-jess-and-stef-dadon 5bc80f8ea6fa3bb751e38aa1 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 028-jess-and-stef-dadon full 28

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]]> #027. Brynn Chadwick: The Co-Founder of Mayte on A Clear(er) Perspective #027. Brynn Chadwick: The Co-Founder of Mayte on A Clear(er) Perspective Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:47:07 GMT 33:24 5bbe9d8ccd656ce4481af476 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/027-brynn-chadwick 5bbe9d8ccd656ce4481af476 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 027-brynn-chadwick full An unconventional path is not for the faint hearted, this we know. In today’s episode, we meet Brynn Chadwick, a photographer turned bots’ specialist helping large organisations such as Telstra, LinkedIn and Navy Health use technology and design to solve their biggest problems.



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]]> #026. Lucy Bloomfield: The Founder of Trefiel on Taking Your Way or The Highway #026. Lucy Bloomfield: The Founder of Trefiel on Taking Your Way or The Highway Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:29:11 GMT 1:03:54 5ba82fd8ee37b5354764b1e9 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/026-lucy-bloomfield 5ba82fd8ee37b5354764b1e9 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 026-lucy-bloomfield full From naughtiest girl in the classroom to brightest spark in the entrepreneurial marketplace. In this episode, we have the grandiose pleasure of speaking with Lucy Bloomfield; celebrated businesswomen, innovator and all-round tour-de-force. Lucy d is the founder of what was a highly successful e-commerce business, Trefiel and was featured in Women’s Health, Marie Claire, Women’s Day and Sporteluxe.


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]]> #025. Max Hertan: The Founder of Megaphone Marketing on Always Being Curious #025. Max Hertan: The Founder of Megaphone Marketing on Always Being Curious Wed, 12 Sep 2018 00:36:27 GMT 31:24 5b985f8bb9aa811a1dfc7656 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/025-max-hertan 5b985f8bb9aa811a1dfc7656 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 025-max-hertan full

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]]> #024. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project Gets Candid #024. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project Gets Candid Mon, 03 Sep 2018 05:48:04 GMT 31:34 5b8ccb14c936b6de25d05cd8 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/024-michelle-akhidenor 5b8ccb14c936b6de25d05cd8 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 024-michelle-akhidenor full

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]]> #023. Jen Hansard: The Founder of Simple Green Smoothies on Going Against Each and Every Odd #023. Jen Hansard: The Founder of Simple Green Smoothies on Going Against Each and Every Odd Mon, 03 Sep 2018 02:00:39 GMT 58:37 5b8c95c76e87431c38cb7186 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/023-jen-hansard 5b8c95c76e87431c38cb7186 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 023-jen-hansard full

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]]> #022. Ash Davies: The Founder of Tablo on Books Mean Business #022. Ash Davies: The Founder of Tablo on Books Mean Business Mon, 03 Sep 2018 01:25:54 GMT 36:14 5b8c8da3b34d31d1593ebfdd false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/022-ash-davies 5b8c8da3b34d31d1593ebfdd 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 022-ash-davies full

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]]> <![CDATA[#021. Bobby Oparaocha & Michael Husky-Nguyen: The Co-Founders of Valyou Xchange on A Change for Good]]> Thu, 07 Jun 2018 23:50:16 GMT 42:03 5b19c4b97c78f2c616b5625c false https://www.thepeersproject.com/ 5b19c4b97c78f2c616b5625c 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 021-bobby-oparaocha-michael-husky-nguyen full We’ve all felt the pressure against following our dreams and doing something unconventional. In today’s episode, we are introduced to the minds behind Valyou Xchange, a Melbourne-based blockchain music start-up disrupting the way in which the music business connects and interacts with fans.



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]]> #020. Adam Stone: The Founder of Speedlancer.com on The Entrepreneurial Bug #020. Adam Stone: The Founder of Speedlancer.com on The Entrepreneurial Bug Mon, 23 Apr 2018 21:00:00 GMT 37:58 S01E20 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/020-adam-stone 5b10a34f20190b4e7023506c 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 020-adam-stone full Speedlancer.com – the world’s fastest freelancer marketplace and has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post and Startup Daily. He is a 2017 Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 recipient.

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]]> #019. Jason Lim: The Chief of Staff of YGB Ventures on Building Through Connection #019. Jason Lim: The Chief of Staff of YGB Ventures on Building Through Connection Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:00:00 GMT 47:25 S01E19 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/019-jason-lim 5b0367fb5c083529296df36f 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 019-jason-lim full YBF Ventures – Australia’s centre of tech innovation since 2011. He has been an investor and advisor to start-ups for the past 6-years and is an Entrepreneurial Fellow at the University of Melbourne as an alumnus of the Melbourne Accelerator Program.

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]]> YBF Ventures – Australia’s centre of tech innovation since 2011. He has been an investor and advisor to start-ups for the past 6-years and is an Entrepreneurial Fellow at the University of Melbourne as an alumnus of the Melbourne Accelerator Program.

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]]> #018. Rich Edwards: The Co-Founder of Repairly on Seeing That Light #018. Rich Edwards: The Co-Founder of Repairly on Seeing That Light Wed, 21 Mar 2018 21:00:00 GMT 45:29 S01E18 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/018-rich-edwards 5b0367fb5c083529296df370 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 018-rich-edwards full Repairly – an on-demand technology repairer based in London. The company is backed by Virgin Media & Techstars and has been featured in The Times with a five-star Google Review rating.

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]]> <![CDATA[#017. Dana Zingher & Levi Young: The Co-Founders of Enclothed on Starting Before It’s Perfect ]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2018 21:00:00 GMT 31:39 S01E17 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/017-dana-zingher-levi-young 5b10a34f20190b4e7023506d 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 017-dana-zingher-levi-young full 1+1 usually equals two. In this episode, however, we discover it can equal a thriving and unique style of business that fills a gap and challenges the market place (to complete and utter success). Dana Zingher & Levi Young are the co-founders of Enclothed – a D2C men’s personal shopping service. Enclothed has been featured in Men’s Health UK, GQ, British Airways, Business Insider and Time Out London. Both Dana and Levi are Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients of 2016.



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]]> #016. Ash Phillips: The Founder of YENA on Following Your Heart and Listening to Your Gut #016. Ash Phillips: The Founder of YENA on Following Your Heart and Listening to Your Gut Sun, 04 Mar 2018 21:00:00 GMT 41:24 S01E16 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/016-ash-phillips 5b10a34f20190b4e7023506e 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 016-ash-phillips full YENA – a vibrant community for future leaders starting and growing remarkable businesses. He has been featured in Forbes, Sunday Times (UK) and Virgin, and has been the proud recipient of TechSPARK’s Best Mentor of the Year.

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]]> #015. Joe Benn: The Co-Founder of Ugly on Disrupting Through Creating #015. Joe Benn: The Co-Founder of Ugly on Disrupting Through Creating Sun, 25 Feb 2018 21:00:00 GMT 45:00 S01E15 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/015-joe-benn 5b0367fb5c083529296df373 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 015-joe-benn full Disrupting the norm comes from creating something that doesn’t yet exist. In this episode, we talk to Joe Benn about what it takes to turn your passion into a project that truly has wings to spare. Joe is the co-founder and co-CEO of Ugly – a London-based flavoured sparkling water beverage, currently stocked throughout the UK in some of the biggest household name department stores; Selfridges & Co. and Whole Foods.



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]]> Disrupting the norm comes from creating something that doesn’t yet exist. In this episode, we talk to Joe Benn about what it takes to turn your passion into a project that truly has wings to spare. Joe is the co-founder and co-CEO of Ugly – a London-based flavoured sparkling water beverage, currently stocked throughout the UK in some of the biggest household name department stores; Selfridges & Co. and Whole Foods.



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]]> #014. Samantha Ruiz: The Co-Founder of Well Traveled on Defying the Flock #014. Samantha Ruiz: The Co-Founder of Well Traveled on Defying the Flock Sun, 18 Feb 2018 21:00:00 GMT 50:10 S01E14 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/014-samantha-ruiz 5b0367fb5c083529296df374 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 014-samantha-ruiz full Well Travelled – an innovative New York-based data company and was recently featured as one of AlleyWatch’s NYC Women in Tech.

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]]> #013. Gemma Sole: The Co-Founder of Nineteenth Amendment On Having Creative Pride in All That You Do #013. Gemma Sole: The Co-Founder of Nineteenth Amendment On Having Creative Pride in All That You Do Sun, 04 Feb 2018 21:00:00 GMT 27:11 S01E13 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/013-gemma-sole 5b0367fb5c083529296df375 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 013-gemma-sole full Finding harmony between creativity and precision can often be a challenge. In this episode, we learn how Gemma Sole finds a balance between the two and subsequently soars to the greatest of heights. Gemma is the co-founder of Nineteenth Amendment – an on-demand retail and manufacturing platform and is a Forbes 30 Under 30 Retail & E-Commerce recipient of 2016.



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]]> #012. Robert Harary: The Co-Founder of OneH on Age is Just a Number #012. Robert Harary: The Co-Founder of OneH on Age is Just a Number Sun, 28 Jan 2018 21:00:00 GMT 48:40 S01E12 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/012-robert-harary 5b0367fb5c083529296df376 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 012-robert-harary full OneH and was recently listed as Startup Grind’s Top 50 Millennial Founders to watch in 2018.

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]]> #011. Meika Hollender: The Co-Founder of Sustain on Standing (Firmly) For What You Believe In #011. Meika Hollender: The Co-Founder of Sustain on Standing (Firmly) For What You Believe In Fri, 22 Dec 2017 21:00:00 GMT 50:54 S01E11 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/011-meika-hollender 5b0367fb5c083529296df377 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 011-meika-hollender full Sustain – the first brand of all natural, vagina-friendly products. She was listed on Forbes 30 Under 30, Fast Company’s Most Creative People, and Inc. 30 Under 30.

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]]> #010. Logan Ryan: The Co-Founder of AddU on Extinguishing the Fear #010. Logan Ryan: The Co-Founder of AddU on Extinguishing the Fear Tue, 12 Dec 2017 21:00:00 GMT 28:26 S01E10 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/010-logan-ryan 5b10a34f20190b4e7023506f 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 010-logan-ryan full Some of us are just born to lead. In this episode, we speak with young and laudable Logan Ryan; successful business owner, natural-born leader and passionate advocate for equality. Logan is the co-founder of AddU, a social media start-up based in Boston, laudably growing to reach 31 countries in its first seven months of business.



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]]> #009. Mackenzie Casey: The Founder of HUMM on Straying Clear of the Game #009. Mackenzie Casey: The Founder of HUMM on Straying Clear of the Game Tue, 05 Dec 2017 21:00:00 GMT 51:14 S01E09 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/009-mackenzie-casey 5b10a34f20190b4e70235070 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 009-mackenzie-casey full HUMM and was recently listed as #22 in StartUp Grind’s Top 50 Millennial Founders to Watch in 2018.

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]]> #008. Zion Kim: The Co-Founder of 99 Robots and All Things Marketing on Stepping Up (and Into) Your Power #008. Zion Kim: The Co-Founder of 99 Robots and All Things Marketing on Stepping Up (and Into) Your Power Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:00:00 GMT 50:38 S01E08 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/008-zion-kim 5b0367fb5c083529296df37a 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 008-zion-kim full 99 Robots and also the founder of All Things Marketing – a monthly marketing collective.

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]]> 99 Robots and also the founder of All Things Marketing – a monthly marketing collective.

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]]> #007. Kaeya Majmundar: The Founder of Kaeyos Inc on Paving A Path of Gold #007. Kaeya Majmundar: The Founder of Kaeyos Inc on Paving A Path of Gold Tue, 21 Nov 2017 21:00:00 GMT 47:25 S01E07 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/007-kaeya-majmundar 5b0367fb5c083529296df37b 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 007-kaeya-majmundar full s developed products that have featured on Project Runway and the Steve Harvey Show to Complex and TMZ.

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]]> #006. Blake Engelhard: The Co-Founder of BrushOnSmile on Life and It’s Meaning #006. Blake Engelhard: The Co-Founder of BrushOnSmile on Life and It’s Meaning Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:00:00 GMT 52:21 S01E06 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/006-blake-engelhard 5b0367fb5c083529296df37c 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 006-blake-engelhard full

They say the journey is just as important as the destination. In this episode, we dive deep into both with entrepreneur Blake Engelhard, and discover a little inspiration of our own. Blake is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of BrushOnSmile, a technologist, screenwriter, positive psychology enthusiast, and also, the founder of the social app Nectar.

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They say the journey is just as important as the destination. In this episode, we dive deep into both with entrepreneur Blake Engelhard, and discover a little inspiration of our own. Blake is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of BrushOnSmile, a technologist, screenwriter, positive psychology enthusiast, and also, the founder of the social app Nectar.

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]]> #005. Haley Findlay: The Co-Founder of Oscar Wilde Brand on Becoming Unstoppable and Creating Change #005. Haley Findlay: The Co-Founder of Oscar Wilde Brand on Becoming Unstoppable and Creating Change Tue, 07 Nov 2017 21:00:00 GMT 49:18 S01E05 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/005-haley-findlay 5b0367fb5c083529296df37d 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 005-haley-findlay full Oscar Wilde Brand, a transformation coach, a dedicated philanthropist and all-around tour-de-force.

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]]> #004. John Logan: The Host of Magic Moments on How Impossible Really is Just a Word #004. John Logan: The Host of Magic Moments on How Impossible Really is Just a Word Tue, 31 Oct 2017 21:00:00 GMT 49:02 S01E04 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/004-john-logan 5b0367fb5c083529296df37e 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 004-john-logan full Magic Moments on Patriots.com.

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]]> #003. Brittany Garth: The Owner of Dimensioned Wellness on Finding Your Inner Strength and Keeping It #003. Brittany Garth: The Owner of Dimensioned Wellness on Finding Your Inner Strength and Keeping It Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:00:00 GMT 52:59 S01E03 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/003-brittany-garth 5b0367fb5c083529296df37f 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 003-brittany-garth full Cosmopolitan Magazine (US) as one of their Top 50 Social Influencers.

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]]> #002. Sarah Pierson: The Co-Founder of Margaux on Everyday Control #002. Sarah Pierson: The Co-Founder of Margaux on Everyday Control Tue, 17 Oct 2017 21:00:00 GMT 45:03 S01E02 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/002-sarah-pierson 5b0367fb5c083529296df380 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 002-sarah-pierson full

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]]> #001. Alexa Buckley: The Co-Founder of Margaux on Falling in Love with Building More #001. Alexa Buckley: The Co-Founder of Margaux on Falling in Love with Building More Mon, 09 Oct 2017 21:00:00 GMT 36:14 S01E01 false https://shows.acast.com/the-peers-project/episodes/001-alexa-buckley 5b0367fb5c083529296df381 5b0367c5db503700612f9141 001-alexa-buckley full

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