Get to know me through my housemate! Identity, Relationships & Freelancing | Beza Mickan-White | Ep 34

On this episode, I have special guest (and my ace coaching client!), Katrina Weller - a Grief & Loss Specialist, Speaker and the founder of the Grow with Grief hub. 

We discussed our experiences with grief and loss, reflecting on the impact it has had on our lives and relationships. We share the duality of emotions, the ongoing waves of grief, and the longing for the presence of our loved ones who have passed away.

We dive deep into various aspects of grief, including the myths surrounding it. There is no timeline for grief, grief is not limited to death, and perhaps the five stages of grief are not a one-size-fits-all experience!

If you're interested in Katrina's upcoming event, 'Grief Talks - Moments that Matter' in Melbourne this month (August 2023), please REGISTER FOR FREE here!
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/grieftalks-moments-that-matter-tickets-677224104527

Stay up to date with all things Katrina & Grow with Grief here:

• https://www.instagram.com/growwithgrief/
• https://www.instagram.com/katrinalpw/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinapreislerweller/
• https://growwithgrief.com.au/ 

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Matthew John Kyoo Purcell (known professionally as Matt Purcell), is a South Korean-born Australian entrepreneur. Matt Purcell is Australia's leading personal branding expert and the founder of Australia's only verbal self-defence program, Kung Fu. Matt is on a mission to help doers think and thinkers do.

I was lucky enough to sit and have a chat with a fellow Asian- Australian to talk about our unique stories and how important identity is in the way we live our lives. Both Matt and I are passionate about building powerful personal brands that help you unpack your superpower and unique stories.

Listen to this as Matt gives some great insight and frameworks for those wanting to make money by being who they are and sharing authentically!

Follow the Personal Branding Sensai here (IG: @mattpurcellofficial): https://www.instagram.com/mattpurcellofficial/

Matt has an event coming up at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre on July 7th 2023 with some other successful and powerful entrepreneurs. 
More info about the event can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/personal-branding-event-tickets-640078170037?aff=MATT

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Erin Deering was looking for a bikini to wear on the beach on a second date with her now ex-partner. Craig Ellis, but couldn’t find anything under $100 that didn’t have Hawaain flowers on it. It was either Zimmerman or Billabong back then with no in-between price tag available for women. Little did she know, she would go on to start a multimillion-dollar bikini business known as Triangl – and take it global. 

Today, Triangl is sold in over 100 countries and boasts 2.4 million Instagram followers. The company has reported selling around 45,000 bikinis a month, and in 2019, both co-founders were ranked on Australian rich lists with an estimated net worth of $35 million.

Since leaving the brand in 2018, Erin Deering is now a passionate Holistic Mentor, Educator & Speaker. She supports women to “feel good, look good and do good”.

I loved this authentic conversation around business, travel, family and mental health. It's such an important chat and I hope you guys love it!

I highly encourage you to stay in touch with this woman and follow her content - she inspires me daily not only in fashion but in mindset!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinkdeering/

Love Mel x

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A champion for diversity and loving the skin you’re in; Natasha Heal has taken her every experience in life and turned each into a means of growth, acceptance and self love. With a unique ability to recognise the beauty in all things and people, as well as taking hard lessons in her stride, Natasha is an advocate for alopecia awareness, an internationally renowned fashion model and promotes living a mentally well-balance life.

This episode we talk all things growing up in the beauty industry as a model from 13 years old, how she discovered she had alopecia, the struggles and challenges we face with stress and anxiety to taking back your power and your space.

A powerful role model worth connecting with, please follow and engage with her content:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashaheal/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natasha.heal

Thanks for listening to another episode! See you in the next one :)
Mel Yu x

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Welcome back guys! Today I am joined by entrepreneur, photographer, designer, mentor, former cross-fit enthusiast, former controversial public figure in the media, the author of ‘6-figure creative’ but most importantly, down to earth legend whom I have only until recently had the privilege to call a friend, Carly Söderström. 

Carly is a straight shooter and I love that about her. We talk about the importance of travel and how experiencing other countries has made us better human beings. We talk about people talking shit on the media and defamation of her personal brand. We also talk about how she got to shoot incredible humans like Dr Jordan B Peterson when he was in Melbourne!

Carly is an amazing creative entrepreneur and I am excited to bring this conversation to your ears today!

Stay in touch here:
https://www.instagram.com/carlzjsoda/
https://carlzjsoda.com/
https://www.6figurecreative.com.au/

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Today's wholesome chat is with my high school friend, Jess Jackson (IG: @jessinbondi who I went to Mordialloc College with between 2003-2008!

Jess is the founder of health and wellness brand, Australian Made Bio Cellulose Sheet Masks, @goodlivingonly_. She is also a certified meditation teacher who aims to share content to inspire not tire so you're empowered to live a balanced life. Jess is passionate about embracing a life you love to live.

We talk all things friendship and high school education, moving from a 9-5 that is not fulfilling and everything else in between. Whether you are in need of a little pick-me-up, a reminder that you are not alone in what you are feeling or going through, this episode is full of golden nuggets between 2 friends so I hope you enjoy!

Make sure to stay in touch with Jess over on social media as this helps both our brands grow. Thank-you for listening!

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How important is it to have a loving and supportive partner? For me, it is the MOST important aspect to ensure I maintain wellness, peak performance and dedication to building my life, my career and my health. It's all very much dedicated to this man here I share the mic with today... my partner, Jordan Consoli!

To everyone that has been with me through my journey, I appreciate you all so much to get to know the man who makes me the happiest woman on the planet. I feel so lucky I get to share life with this guy and we wanted to jump on and have this conversation around relationships to hopefully help some of you too.

We sprinkle it with some business talk and health/fitness industry. It's the perfect conversation to motivate you to just get started... just like Jordan did!

Enjoy this one guys. We love you lots!

Follow JC at @_jordanconsoli over on Instagram & TikTok. 

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We are diving in deep here bringing my housemate into the mix! It's been a year of living with Jordan and Beza in my life so what better way to get to know me further and deeper than having her on the show!

Beza is an incredible media personality, MC, host and fashion model. She is a freelancer in the creative community and really helps us all give perspective to those who may be struggling to start! We also talk all things personal branding and her opinion and cautions meeting my partner, Jordan Consoli, for the first time! Listen and find out what she thought!

As always, if you loved this episode and what I do, please give a 5-star review on the platform you are listening on so it reaches more people and ears.

Find Beza on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/by.beza/

See you next ep! x

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Helloooooo world! 

I am back after a year and a half from this podcast, The Authentic Me! Life's been busy and when we don't remain consistent and disciplined, things fall off the band wagon... so vola!

Nevertheless, I am keen to put energy back into this show to bring you insightful and authentic stories and ideas. This week, I touch on both discipline and consistency to building successful habits that STICK! Listen to this if you need a reminder that you are capable of GREAT things. You just got to remain consistent and discipline in building healthy habits!

Love always,
Mel Yu x

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WOW! This conversation was SO, SO, SO Powerful! Shani gets down and vulnerable, openly discussing parenthood, finding confidence even through suicidal thoughts and severe moments of depression and sadness. We both cry in this ep!!! So much love for this gal!

If something you hear in this conversation causes heightened emotions within you, please, please reach out and also seek professional healthcare advice.
Lifeline is available for you 24 hours, 7 days a week on 13 11 14. We love you.

Shani Chantel is a 29-year-old plus size model and mumma living in Melbourne who not only embraces but celebrates her body the way it is and encourages women on her social media to do the same. Shani teaches her audience that self and body acceptance begins from your thoughts and the language you use towards yourself.

Episode Show Notes:

• Congratulations on Shani’s divorce! Taking the best out of your lived experiences [6:00]
• Confidence is an emotion [11:05]
• How to bring confidence and feeling good every day despite mental health challenge [14:20]
• The moment that changed her life… Shani makes Mel cry! [15:00]
• The road to confidence is gut-wrenching [18:00]
• All things Kindness and to consciously stop bitching/gossiping/speaking badly to yourself [32:00]
• Lessons to teach our daughters [36:20]
• Expressing your confidence through fashion and styling [46:10]

Stay in touch and follow Shani's journey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/shani.chantel/ 

As always, thanks for listening to this platform and growing with me x

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