The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu

I'M BACCCCCK! After a week M.I.A (Missing in Action) on the podcasting front, I have been busy gearing back up for work, events, coaching and consultancy work! It has been a wild month but I am so grateful to officially launch Season 2 of The Authentic Me podcast with this short episode of where I am at - and how I got here.

On this episode, I dive back into June 2020 (Please listen to Episode 1 and 2 to take you back!) and reflect on how far I have come. What an epic last 4 months where so much has changed and fallen into place for me.

I chat with you about what rock bottom means, my basic tools of gratitude and self-love, overcoming my need to wear make-up and how to activate your FLOW state!

Let me know if you love this type of content and what you would love for me to discuss.

Thank-you all for giving me this platform and space to share.

Keep in touch over on Instagram, follow me at @mellieyu.
For all 1:1 Personal Development, Business and Group Coaching availabilities, email me at melissa@mcoevents.com.au.

See you next week!

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Hi everyone and welcome back to the FINAL episode of SEASON 1 on the Authentic Me Podcast. The past 20 weeks has been a crazy journey to say the least, I wanted to take this time to thank you all for tuning in and listening to the incredible, authentic stories of each special guest.

What’s next in store for Season 2? I’m not going anywhere! Expect shorter form content of my personal opinions, thoughts and beliefs in personal development and business. Please drop me a message on Instagram @mellieyu if there is a topic you would love for me to shine light on.

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THIS EPISODE'S SPECIAL GUEST stars the legend of a man, Matt Runnalls.

Matt Runnalls is the founder and CEO of mental health charity, Mindfull Aus. Matt is not only a mental health advocate, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, educated in NLP, Meditation, Sciences of wellbeing, Emotional Intelligence, Assist Suicide Training, Safe Talk and with over 400+ hours of Quantum Learning at California State University – Matt is also featured in books, podcasts, TV media, documentaries, films and song lyrics for his work.

Matt was generous with his time and we spent this hour sharing his learnings and wisdom, and remind us all that we are loved, we are worthwhile and our presence here is important.

Podcast Show Notes here:

• Matt’s gratitude for the year that has been this 2020 despite the change of routine and the perceived ‘missed’ opportunities that have opened other new opportunities [4:10]
• How sitting and bathing in a bathtub of limiting beliefs does not serve you [7:31]
• Replacing habits that don’t serve you with more meaningful, positive habits during lockdown (and beyond) [10:50]
• Understanding your own personal value systems is the first step to self-awareness [14:08]
• When you are feeling hopeless and suicidal, go back to a time that you remember how you want to feel… that becomes your ‘why’ [17:19]
• Getting down and dirty with your own shit – brain health is sexy! [20:25]
• Taking a risk from plumber to charity founder, wrangling in your vulnerability [24:00]
• Coming from a place of service is the true meaning of life [26:04]
• The most common reason for why people die by suicide [27:21]
• Understanding your emotions and adding tools into your tool belt for wellness [29:15]
• If you lead with your heart, you cannot go wrong. You don’t need to be a professional to help someone with mental health challenges, simply hold space [31:39]
• Matt’s work with little kids, the future generation and the true meaning of life [38:00]
• A day in the life of someone with bipolar disorder [43:40]
• Matt’s tips and tools to wellness [46:12]
• We all have a bag of shit that we carry – show up authentically and be the real you from the get-go [51:08]
• How to work with Mindfull Aus and get accredited training [53:50]

Stay connected with Matt and his work here:
https://www.mattarunnalls.com/
https://www.mindfullaus.org/
https://www.instagram.com/matt.runnalls/
https://www.facebook.com/mattrunnalls91

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I LOVED THIS ONE! Two women out to empower as many other lives for the time that we are here, I felt this conversation deep into my heart, bones and core. Laura Grady is a female empowerment coach and meditation teacher helping women align with their inner selves. She swears, she's brutally honest and she is full of knowledge-bombs! You're in for an epic chat, buckle up and enjoy!

Show Notes:

• How Laura was so close to quitting her 1:1 coaching business as recent as this year and how to find that passion and purpose again [3:20]
• Understanding psychology and Laura’s experience with help-seeking [7:32]
• Identifying whether 1:1 coaching is a suitable investment for your personal needs or seek out other services [10:07]
• How Laura builds on her relationships with her coaching clients. Her love, care and authenticity here is absolutely amazing! [14:00]
• If it’s not a FULL BODY FUCK YES, IT’S A FULL BODY FUCK NO! [15:08]
• Laura’s direct approach on how to deal with haters and nay-sayers [19:01]
• The importance of finding your people [21:30]
• The most common theme and insecurity amongst young women in today’s world [27:15]
• Finding purpose – Laura firmly believes that every human has the same shared purpose [34:00]
• Balance doesn’t really exist, allow your wants and desires to eb and flow, and it’s okay wanting more [36:26]
• How to uplift each other and raise the vibration frequency of all our success [43:09]
• Visualisation and Manifestation: How to ask the universe for something and allowing it to deliver [45:16]
• None of us are fully healed; investing in your self-development is absolutely essential. Get a coach, even if you are a coach! [52:28]

Keep in touch on socials:
https://www.instagram.com/lauragradycoaching/
https://www.facebook.com/lauragradycoaching
https://msha.ke/lauragradycoaching/

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Welcome back to this week’s episode of Authentic Me. I feel like I have saved this epic Melbourne hometown conversation until the near end of Season 1 of this Podcast. (Season 1 is going to wrap up at Episode 20 with an all-new structure for Season 2 -  so thank you everyone for joining me on this journey so far!)
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Prahran Summer Jam (PSJ) is Australia's largest outdoor basketball tournament.

24 Elite teams consisting of some of Australia's most talented players descend on Prahran Park, just off Chapel Street in Melbourne, to battle it out for the prestigious Jam Championship. PSJ holds the largest cash prize in Australia when it comes to street ball. In 2019 the 5on5 1st Prize was $10,000 cash and thousands more in cash prizes for the 3X3 Champions and the highly anticipated Dunk Comp! With big stacks of cold hard cash and the prestige of becoming a PSJ Champion on the line, the competition is intense.

Prahran Summer Jam is a collaboration of everything basketball and there's no better way to hear about it than from those who have pioneered this journey. Lots of laughs and insights from these two boys, Daniel Ella and Eamon Larmon-Ripon! Always such a good vibe!

Episode Show Notes:

• Daniel and Eamon growing up as kids together and surrounded by all sports – Basketball entering both the boy’s life in Grade 3 [4:19]
• The pick-up culture in basketball and how the game of ball is for everyone [6:01]
• The explosion of basketball culture and Michael Jordan’s influence on the sport [8:10]
• The difference between American and Australian basketball culture [10:30]
• The Harlem energy and atmosphere of what the Prahran Courts are like [16:18]
• How Eamon came up with the idea of PSJ after his hoop dreams ‘failed’ [21:50]
•  Growing the culture and the events team through passion and having aligned values – for the love of ball [33:10]
• If you think you know it all, stop doing what you’re doing. What the boys think of the word ‘failure’ [36:00]
• How to start small in business [39:30]
• How the boys deal with haters haha they don’t! Listen to their answer! [45:35]
• Advice Eamon and Daniel would give to their younger self [48:09]

Shout outs in this episode to:

• KICKS 101
• Ben Simmons
• Patty Mills
• MSF Sports
• NBL
• Mr Miyagi from Prahran Courts 
• Jackson
• Billboards The Venue (170 Russel)
• Ho T Lu (City of Stonnington Youth Services)
• Tater (@justater)
• City Kings (RIP Abram Hothnyang @abram25) 
• Andre from Melbourne Made Ink Tattoo Studio
• Brother Wolf Prahran

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Evie is a Canberra-based Asian Australian who is passionate about health, wellness and all things conscious living. A yoga teacher in many of Canberra’s wellness studios by dawn, a mergers & acquisitions lawyer throughout the day, and in between until dusk, she somehow finds time as a wellness blogger for online lifestyle hub, The Fashion Vault as well as the honouree title of Youth Member on the board of the Australian Red Cross, Evie offers her remaining hours on weekends as a volunteer for the homelessness and human rights sectors!

In this episode, we talk all things stress, the benefits of yoga, what is gut health and her experiences with the Australian Red Cross. Evie was generous enough to share her tips for balance, gratitude and loving your body, too! I hope you enjoy this easy and relaxed chat between Melbourne and Canberra :)

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Episode Show-Notes:

• How to balance a stressful career as a lawyer with a regular yoga routine (05:00)
• Understanding that there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to do yoga and it just comes back to your breath and taking in time to breathe (10:40)
• Accept that life will not always go to plan, and in times of uncertainty how to be kind to yourself (13:01)
• How to exercise the muscle of healing our thoughts – positive self-talk (17:00)
• Gut health as our second brain and how it impacts the rest of our bodies (19:10)
• Realising that your health is not how you look physically, but how you feel (27:12)
• A discussion around finding balance in all areas of your life – do we ever fully achieve a balance state? (30:48)
• Evie shares her experience as a volunteer and then a National Board Member for the Australian Red Cross (34:30)
• Find out more about the GO WITHOUT CHALLENGE and register for 2021 next time! (38:45)
• How Evie practices gratitude in her life and her life hacks in looking for the good (44:30)
• Find out what Evie’s favourite food is – it’s the same as mine and so, so good! (51:18)
• Evie’s favourite mantra – “Wherever you are, be all there” by Jim Elliot (54:10)

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Stay connected with Evie and all her work by following her Instagram here > @eviekay

As with all our episodes, if you LOVE our content, please subscribe, review, like and/or share to your own community so we can impact more people in the world together! 

Lots of love, and chat with you guys again soon xx

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Welcome back to an all-new episode of The Authentic Me where today’s special guest is an absolute incredible lady and 10 out of 10 boss babe! I had so much fun with this one, there were loads of laughs and giggles between!
 
Naomi goes by the name Perri Lee. Perri Lee is an Australian DJ who has performed at Rod Laver Arena, FOX FM Rooftop and some of Melbourne's largest annual events like The Formula One Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup and St Kilda Festival. Naomi is also a Clinical Pharmacist at the Alfred Hospital here in Melbourne and was recently promoted to Senior Respiratory Pharmacist. Naomi studied at Monash University and graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) in 2012.

This episode is also available on YouTube for all those visual learners!
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Full Episode Show Notes here:

•  How it was growing up as an Italian Australian with two sides to her – creativity in drama and theatre studies but also academically driven with two professional parents in the household
• Not feeling like you need to find out who you are and what you want to do with your career during high school – you can evolve and change your career at any time in the future!
• Having family support and having parents who had Naomi’s best interest at heart was important to her initial career decision in pharmacy
• Entering the DJ and Music scene stemmed from wanting to explore her creativity outlets and passion
• Getting nervous performing in front of people she knows but not in front of big crowds
• What it takes to perform live and being able to read the crowd in front of you (experience matters)
• Owning being “EXTRA” in your own skin and your fashion choices
• How to find peace within yourself and recognising that people’s opinions are theirs and not yours
• If people don’t add value to your life, then they shouldn’t be part of it
• DJ Perri Lee opens up on her failures and the importance of learning from your mistakes and failures
• Find out how Naomi goes with our 5 questions in 5 seconds – definitely a good laugh!

Keep following what this beauty is up to here:
https://www.instagram.com/djperrilee/
https://www.instagram.com/naomi.theaussiepharmacist/

MCO Events and all things Mel Yu here:
https://www.instagram.com/mcoevents/
https://www.instagram.com/mellieyu/
www.mcoevents.com.au

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Co-founder of one of the top-rated wellness apps, BLOOM, Molly Jane’s purpose is to help people bloom into the best versions of themselves! We get stuck right into it and chat all things wellness, acceptance and spirituality with plenty of laughter in between!

This episode is also available on YouTube for all you visual learners!
Check it out here: MCO Events Channel

Episode Show Notes:

• Release yourself from the expectation or pressure that you have to have “learned a skill” during this time (COVID-19), your learnings will reveal itself over time.
• What wanting to be famous meant for little Molly as a 5-year-old girl
• How to let go of other people’s opinions, give yourself permission to live however YOU want
• Molly opens up about the struggles from her divorce and how she had to look into her identity and self
• How to show up and be honest with yourself even if it means disappointing other people
• Molly’s experience with Bondi Sands and watching a brand grow from initial start-up phase to international beauty giant. Understanding the social media influencer world.
• The journey of creating a wellness app, Bloom, and being in flow state.
• Understanding energy and whether you’re carrying yours or if it’s the weight of other people’s emotions and energy
• Visualisation, guided meditation, affirmations and practicing gratitude
• How to set your intentions for the day and embrace all sides of you in life

Stay in touch with Molly Jane and Bloom App:
https://www.instagram.com/mollyjane/
https://www.instagram.com/bloomapp/

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Episode 14, I am absolutely stoked to have had this EPIC conversation with Melbourne Peak Performance Coach, Tim Speirs. Never having met Tim, we connected on social media (love those DM's!) and after an initial phone call, I was super excited to have him on as a guest and pick his brain! He has an incredible story and now helps many people around the world live out their best life, too.

Tim Speirs is the founder of Tim Speirs Coaching - he is a Peak Performance Mindset Coach helping business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, elite athletes, coaches and network marketers achieve consistent Peak Performance by removing all self-doubt, clearing up mental blockages, build the business of their dreams, and get PAID well in the process.

What you will learn in this week's episode:

•  Your business won’t excel properly if you don’t clear up a lot of that inner work and inner healing
• Remove the fear of judgment, show up online and offline authentically as you and that is your power 
• Using your adversity as your biggest strength and drive
• Your ambition is to rather aim high as f*ck and miss, than to aim low and hit it
• Finding your unique selling proposition means recognising that no one can replicate your personal story
• Be okay with not knowing how it all plays out, just trust and leave the rest to the universe
• Find mentors or those that are succeeding in the field you are in and learn from them
• Studying successful people – "success leaves clues"
• We chat a lot about our main man, @garyvee! Thank-you for all your free content Gary – we are here because of you!
• Practical steps and mindset strategies to get yourself started to execute your dreams/vision
• There are so many ways to get to 100…. Be patient with it.

Get connected with Tim and all his incredible coaching work:
https://www.instagram.com/timspeirscoaching/
https://www.facebook.com/timothy.speirs
https://linktr.ee/timspeirscoaching

Let us know your thoughts, and leave a genuine review on Apple Podcasts so we get the opportunity to share this content with more people! Stay safe, be kind, and sending you all big virtual hugs!!!

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This episode I got to dive deep into the mind of the creative director of Iconic Streetwear Fashion brand - Emperor Apparel.

This man's name is ZANE MARSHALL and he is absolutely brilliant and passionate with his approach to life and business. We got to unpack the real hustle and determination it requires to build an iconic movement and culture within a business.

I hope you enjoy this episode and gain some real insight to those who have walked the path you aspire to be on. Remember, you are worthy of success - you just have to do what most people are too afraid to do - WORK HARD!

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EPIC Episode - Show Notes:

- What’s changed in the retail and wholesale fashion industry during lockdown and COVID-19
- How testing times expose who the true entrepreneurs are and who disappears
- Zane reveals the truth about being lost in life until he was 26 – you have time.
- How fashion connects you to all areas of life and other industries in business
- Difference between start-up world and corporate business structures – the challenges and realities of scaling a business
- Delegation is the key to scaling and business efficiency and growth
- Advice to those who want to start a fashion brand – start as a side hustle!
- Allow your business to breathe – it needs cash $$$
- Starting a business is like going to war, you cannot become complacent
- Make what you can sell, you do not want dead stock as it will blow your profits
- Build a movement and an audience that actually BUYS not just watching on social media
- The reality of starting a streetwear brand, going up against celebrities and rappers that already have such a strong following and story. Focus on your unique story-telling.
- Creating more than just a t-shirt, you are selling an experience
- How Zane got into retail giant stores like Culture Kings – what it actually takes to get stocked!
- Think about your supply chain and your ability to deliver to retail
- Finding a partner and friends that understands you may not always give them 100% all the time because of your hustle
- How to structure your time efficiently
- Think and grow rich, successful people surround themselves with positive affirmations

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Stay connected with Zane on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/zanemarshall/
https://www.instagram.com/emperorapparel/

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Love lots, Mel Yu xx

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This conversation is EPIC because it's the MEL AND CARLO SHOW haha. I feel like we always have very deep and epic conversations every time we hang out so it made sense to share this man's wisdom and insight to you all!

Carlo is a mentor on how to become spiritually aligned and how to also thrive in your day-to-day modern life. 

Carlo is a Keynote Speaker, resident Meditation teacher on the BLOOM App, Host of The Conscious Podcast & Founder of The Conscious Collective which includes an online community, retreats and wellness events for both the public and corporate workplaces.

Podcast Show Notes here:

• Carlo never felt ‘good enough’ being a young, aspiring pro-soccer player and stopped loving it as much as he use to. It ultimately led him down a very different path!
• How do we stop comparing to others and we are each on our own unique and beautiful journey – comparison is the thief of all joy.
• How to start accepting yourself, loving yourself and finding a place of certainty with WHO YOU ARE
• There is no such thing as overnight success for anyone
•  Understanding the core benefits of meditation – bringing more awareness into your life in a busy GO, GO, GO world!
• How Carlo ended up as the resident meditation teacher on the Bloom App (founded by social media influencers, Chloe Szep and Molly Jane)
• You don’t need qualifications to build a career or business, you have lived experiences!
• The three big fundamentals to living your best life! A deeper understanding of gratitude, practising forgiveness and letting go of things in your past, getting clarity on who you are and what you stand for.
• Where your focus goes, energy flows
• Creating certainty in your inner world in such an external, uncertain world (let's say, during a pandemic...)

Hope you guys get lots of value from this one! Stay safe, be well x

Stay Connected to Carlo Cirillo and all his work here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlo_cirillo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlo.cirillo.33
The Conscious Podcast: https://linktr.ee/theconsciouspodcast

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This week I got to chat with my dear friend, the self-love queen, Lauren Minicozzi.

Lauren has struggled with Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Depression, Anorexia, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and as a repercussion is currently battling an undefined chronic illness known as Lymes. 

Through her own incredible healing, it led her to writing about her journey in the hope for females to be able to resonate with and help them on their own journeys to self-love. Her book 'A Journey to Health' is based around her experiences and what she did to free herself from the toxic cycle. To remove the shame, fear and isolation so many go through and help females find self-acceptance and body love. She's also got an amazing self-love journal which EVERYONE should have - it's super cute/pink with gorgeous illustrations!!!

Ladies (and gentleman), we only have our one bodies. Please stop looking at other bodies and thinking they have something that you DON'T! You are beautiful as you are, and you are uniquely you - it is time to own that!

I hope this podcast helps you towards that extra step to understanding YOU and loving YOUR BODY. It is literally keeping you alive!

Podcast Show Notes here:

•  Feeling like an outcast as a young Italian girl in a western Australian culture (I can totally relate to this coming from a different culture background!)
• Words hurt – being told “YOU’RE FAT!” by a boy in primary school
• Hiding your eating habits from your family and friends to control your food intake
• Understanding the difference between body dysmorphic disorder, anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder
• Identifying what really matter in this life – our health, connection and ourselves
• The power of a strong support network to talk about your insecurities, open up to people that will help you lift yourself up
• Lyme disease is an infectious illness caused by the bacterium known as Borrelia. The bacteria is transmitted when an individual is bitten by a vector usually a tick. Lyme disease can impact many bodily systems and organs and can, in some cases, mimic other illnesses ie lupus.
• Going through the healthcare system – don’t give up and keep seeking further professional advice to make sure you have the right diagnosis
• The importance of laughter – be that little kid and keep playing!

To keep up with all things Lauren Minicozzi and all her wonderful work (including her books!!!), connect with her here:
https://www.instagram.com/laurenminicozzi/
https://www.instagram.com/raw.is.beautiful/
https://laurenminicozzi.com/

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IT'S THE BIG EPISODE 10 GUYS!!!

I am so excited that I’ve made it to the double digits in the podcasting world, so a BIG THANK-YOU to you guys for tuning in and giving me your precious time!

Being the big 10th episode, and celebrating all the small wins, I thought it would be the most perfect opportunity to make this episode a little bit different and special. Get to know me in another way by meeting who I live with - Mia!

Mia is originally from Adelaide, South Australia with an Italian background heritage. She has an incredible story, just like any of us, with a journey towards self-love, self-acceptance and owning being a WOMAN.

Tell the women in your life that you care.

Want to encourage and empower girls and women? Start right in your own home, workplace, and community! Write a note of thanks to that teacher who encouraged you years ago, pick up coffee for that new mom in your office who’s struggling to balance it all, or tell your own sister, daughter, or mother how much you appreciate them.

Excited to share this one as it's just two gals having a bit of fun in the comfort of our own homes.

Episode Show Notes here:

• Moving in with a roommate during COVID-19 Lockdown (What it’s like to live with me! Hehe) – How we are managing
• Understanding family dynamics and if you come from a broken family
• Self-love begins with awakening and accepting that you are the sum of your sh*t and experiences
• Having role models that teach us important skills without us being consciously aware of it
• Redefining what it means to be a ‘failure’ in life and our relationships
• Don’t generalise your past relationships and bring that hurt into your new relationships
• The work on self-love is all on YOU
• Tips on keeping a self-love morning routine and pumping yourself up for the day
• Women supporting women and understanding women empowerment
• Stop apologising and discover who you are unapologetically!
• Understanding our existing society stereotypes between masculine and feminine roles
• Body Image does not equal self-worth!

Stay connected to my special guest and roomie -
Via Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/miavass/
Via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miavassallo/

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Could this conversation be my best work yet on the podcast?

I LOVED this chat with Mr Dean Blankfield! A spiritual life coach and mentor who is on a mission to help transcend other's to a life of purpose and action. Dean currently resides in Bondi Beach but grew up in Perth and lived in Melbourne too. He is clear and articulate with his language and helped me understand so much about the human mind in very simple terms. This podcast is also up live on YouTube for those who want to see us visually having a laugh and giggle most of this hour. Enjoy!

Podcast Show Notes and Discoveries:

• Understanding generational trauma - why men struggle more with sharing their emotions based on history and society expectations
• Learning how to express our emotions will help you grow in life and business
• How to show up for yourself and in all your relationships, communication and honesty are essential for healthy relationships
• Five love languages clarified - words of affirmation, quality time, giving gifts, acts of service, physical touch.
• Attachment theory (4 different styles - avoidant, anxious, secure and avoidant-anxious) and understanding how our childhood trauma affects our adult relationships and intimate partnerships
• There is no substitute for the deep work, you cannot avoid your pain, you must process it.
•  How to move past the blame and pain of a past relationship or someone that hurt you
• Asking powerful questions to get more powerful answers
• Breaking down the language and feelings associated with turning 30 (this was MIND-BLOWING FOR ME personally!)
•  Lean into the darkness and slay the dragon to get the gold
• Unlearning everything you think you know to get back to what is most important

YouTube video can be found here:  https://youtu.be/QVFj0dIz1vo
Connect with Dean Blankfield here: https://www.instagram.com/deanblankfield/

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Love lots xx

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So grateful I got to have this meaningful chat with Jamie Totino and talk about his life experiences and how he got into his business, Real Food Vending. 

Growing up as a regular Italian Aussie kid, loving sports with his brothers playing footy and cricket, Jamie got to a semi-professional level with VFL and almost started an AFL career. Jamie left school in year 11 to work as a tradie in construction like the rest of his family. 

Being fit and active from a child to adulthood, he thought surely there are better fast food options than the sausage roll at the local bakery. With that came Jamie’s lightbulb moment of bringing healthy takeaway alternatives and Real Food delivery service was born in 2017. This has now rapidly evolved into a vending machine franchise and movement. Real Food Vending is available all over Victoria and expanding nationally, with each machine dispensing healthy, mouth-watering meals with just a tap.

Jamie has also built a highly successful education business travelling the country working with business owners coaching and mentoring them to help achieve greater professional and personal success. 

This was dope and you can find my key takeaways here below!

Podcast Show Notes:

• How growing up in an Italian family shaped the foundations of adulthood
• Leaving high school for trade school, spending a decade in construction and then starting a business
• Making a hard choice between a football or construction career, and not regretting the decisions you make
• The importance of physical health and sport which initiated the Real Food Vending business idea
• The initial confidence and courage you need to get started
• 119 phone calls to land the first business meeting for Real Food Vending!
• Being direct in your communication via cold email or phone calls
• Not every business has to be your passion project
• Learning the skills in business and accepting you are going to make heaps of mistakes along the way!
• Understanding what drives and motivates you and your staff members
• What does greatness mean – Jamie’s first book release!

As always, stay connected to us here:
Instagram: @jamie_totino / @realfoodvending
Website: https://jamietotino.com.au/
Jamie's Podcast: Learn Grow Do Repeat
Purchase BE GREAT (THE BOOK): https://www.begreatthebook.com/

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This week, I have a strategy interview with my good mate, Sam Founda (@smv.style), from Social Connection - one of Melbourne's leading social media marketing agencies (@socialconnection.au).

Sam is a social media marketing guru that has so much knowledge and understanding in the digital marketing space for people that need help with personal branding, business branding and having a distinct presence online in an ever-changing world.

Sam is the author of two books, “10X Your Brand using Instagram Marketing” and his most recent “Social Media Uncovered 2020”, where he has been providing actionable tips and strategies for over 12 years. Having worked and achieved extraordinary success with brands such as New Balance, Air BnB, World Vision and MTV just to name a few, Sam has also been featured 5x in Forbes Magazine and Smart Company publications. In the past 7 years, Sam has achieved over $65 million dollars in sales for brands and businesses world-wide.

Outside of marketing, Sam Founda is also a luxury lifestyle and travel influencer online with a very well-received travel lifestyle blog and an Instagram following of 214K (and counting!). He is such a freaking amazing human with a wealth of knowledge so I was so excited to be able to offer you guys a taste of the work he does.

This episodes key takeaways here:

·       Why having an online presence is crucial for business and personal branding 

·       What it means to be an ‘influencer’ in today’s world

·       Sales, branding and marketing to your ideal customer

·       Understanding Facebook and Instagram’s ever-changing algorithm

·       Invest into paid advertising and generate greater results

·       Being an ‘authority’ in your space (and how!)

Stay connected with Sam Founda and Social Connection here:

https://socialconnection.com.au/
@smv.style
@socialconnection.au

As always, let me know how I can help you guys with adding value to your personal development and who you would like to hear from! 

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Talk about so GRATEFUL to have these guys on the show!!! I was privileged enough to be their very first guest on The Disruption Podcast (Episode 12 – check it out!) but moreover, I feel incredibly blessed to now call these guys my friends.

The Disruption Podcast is four friends having meaningful conversations around pop culture, politics, faith and everything in between. Their purpose is to challenge the norms of our generation. A diverse friendship in cultures, thoughts and opinions between each of the members yet strongly similar in values and belief systems, these four friends all met through their community church.

On this episode, I speak with Daniel, Marwa, Kalows and Noor about the very current and important topics during this crazy global pandemic time. If you're a local from Melbourne, we cover specific ideas around human rights and the patrolled lockdown at the North Melbourne flats.

We also cover key topics:
- Life in quarantine
- What faith and religion mean and how it guides our lives
- Racism in Australia and raising awareness through education
- Advice for aspiring millennials wanting to make a start on something... like a podcast!

Thanks so much to the crew for allowing me to interview them and having a deep discussion around topics I feel are super important to share. Let me know your thoughts and opinions to this episode, always open to new perspectives and ideas.

Stay safe and be well fam!

Connect with the Disruption Podcast crew, here:
@thedisruptioncast
@marwa.kingok
@chiefolasoji
@thegabrial
and
Kalows Abdalla

Listen to these legends here - https://linktr.ee/thedisruptioncast (My episode on theirs is Ep 12!)

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Alex Nation became a household name on our National television screens, as Australia followed her journey in love and in turn fell in love with her after she won the reality tv series, ‘The Bachelor’ in 2016, receiving the final and only rose from Richie Strahan. Since then, Alex’s career has skyrocketed and has seen her host her own community radio show on Southern FM, been an active role model and ambassador for Australian Women’s Football and become an open voice for many anti-bullying campaigns. 

Her most recent work sees Alex casted as the 1926’s Miss Australia winner Beryl Mills in Channel 10’s Drunk History as well as the latest season of ‘The Bachelor in Paradise’ in 2019 which saw her return at love.

A country girl at heart to national celebrity phenomenon, Alex is a woman that inspires her community daily with her courage and resilience.

On this Episode, we dive deep into her world and talk about:
- Life before, during and after winning 'The Bachelor Australia'
- What is self-love? How do we love ourselves more?
- Sexuality and what do titles like 'bisexual' mean?
- Being trolled on social media from haters 
- What it's like to be a young mum and not losing your identity as an individual too
- The things we should look out for before dating or jumping into another relationship

To follow all things Alex Nation, stay in touch over on Instagram at @alexandranation

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Episode 4, I am honoured to welcome my dear friend, Mystik Arts, a world-renowned tattoo artist specialising in script, lettering and black and grey. Mystik grew up from humble beginnings with graffiti on the streets of Brisbane, Queensland. He quickly transformed these skills from writing on trains to tattooing on skin. From a tattoo apprenticeship in 2012 and a background in business construction, Mystik has now built a lifestyle of his dreams. He works and lives on his terms with his own private tattoo studio, Harpoon and Highwater (Queensland). The studio now has 11 resident artists specialising in all styles of tattoos and has had over 60 international and interstate guests. Mystik himself has tattooed all over the world, but COVID-19 and nearly losing his partner Daniella and his son, Hunter, was a huge wake up call to redefine his priorities and focus.

He teaches us that money, business and career does not come without huge sacrifices. He gives us advice on following your passion, finding quality time with his family and the importance of human relationships and being kind.

I am so empowered by this man's story, if you ever see him at a national tattoo convention or can visit the studio in Brisbane, make sure to say hi and have a chat!

Stay connected with Mystik Arts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mystiktattoos/
Harpoon & Highwater Private Studio: https://www.facebook.com/harpoonandhighwater

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Born and raised in Melbourne to refugee parents, Roseanne Rofaeel enjoyed a comfortable childhood – but knew that her reality was not the same as others'.

When her plans to work as a missionary overseas were thwarted, she donated her 17th, 18th and 19th birthdays to build water wells for communities in Cambodia, Ethiopia and Mozambique.

She then turned her attention to the suffering she saw in her own backyard, among Melbourne's homeless community. In 2016, she founded Christmas on the Streets (COTS), a non-profit organisation that works to help break the stigma of homelessness, with the mantra: 'Homeless, not hopeless.'

COTS started with a one-off drive to deliver clothing, shoes, food vouchers, sanitary items, sleeping bags and mobile phones – and companionship – to homeless men and women. It has since grown to provide regular street runs and seasonal drives.

Roseanne is now working to extend COTS to become a national organisation to help disadvantaged people from all across Australia. A recent Young Australian of the Year finalist for Victoria 2020, I am so blessed to have Rose on this episode.

We chat all things family values, a life of service, how do we find our purpose and Rose shares some wise and important stories from the people she has met on the streets and in prison.

Find out all things Roseanne and COTS here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christmasonthestreets/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roseanne.rofaeel/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christmasonthestreets/
Web: https://christmasonthestreets.com/

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Heartache SUCKS! On this episode, Mel discusses relationships and heartache drawing experiences from her own break-ups and losses.

A raw and honest discussion around:

- The two ways we deal with a broken heart. We either avoid the pain or we can learn from the pain.
- How to truly love yourself again and what that means
- The importance of acknowledging your pain and the understanding that our emotions are temporary
- Giving yourself kindness and compassion to heal your heart

Let us know how you are loving this podcast so far and all your feedback is greatly appreciated. If you have a topic you would like more of, just reach out and share!

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Instagram - @mellieyu
Facebook - facebook.com/melyuofficial
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/melissayu1990
Website - www.mcoevents.com.au / www.egoexpo.com.au

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