In the final episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Emma Press, APAC Vice President of Legal at Medtronic, about the gender health gap and why it is so critical to invest in women's health solutions, her experience leading legal teams in high stakes, consequential and regulated environments, and the 'hidden' disease impacting so many women in Australia, and around the world.

In the fifth episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Mel Silva, Managing Director / VP of Google ANZ, about career resilience, the impacts of designing your EVP with women in mind, closing the gender pay gap, Google's initiatives that support, protect and empower women, and the Aussie female and non-binary artists that are paving the way for the music industry.

In the fourth episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Mim Haysom, EGM Brand & Customer Experience of Suncorp Group, about the benefits of investing in women's sport, the importance of grassroots education relating to money management to develop effective habits early, and how critical financial literacy is for all within the context of Australia's current cost-of-living crisis.

In the third episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Catherine Fitzpatrick, founder of Flequity Ventures and government advisor for The National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children, about the prevalence and signs of financial abuse in society, the opportunity for businesses to better service vulnerable customers through redesigning their products and services, and the status of our progress as a nation with regards to reducing domestic violence.

In the third episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Taryn Pieterse, Investment Principal at Rampersand, about some of their favourite female entrepreneurs who have found success by solving a personal and genuine problem, the structural barriers and conscious / unconscious bias impacting female founders, and what the venture captial community (and beyond) can do to ensure more women are connected to investors and receive critical funding for growth. 

In the first episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Angie Wan, co-founder and CEO at Consent Labs, about her journey leading a start-up not-for-profit, the impact of grassroots consent education, and how receiving grants and philanthropic donations can lead to exponential personal and business growth. 

The two discuss the hallmarks of successful leadership, the opportunities that have risen for Victorian businesses and what the future holds for this ever changing city.

Have a listen to hear where Stuart started his successful career, what he knows to be true in the world of liquor, advertising and brand, and the incredible power of storytelling.

The two touch on various topics, such as the importance of sales and innovation, the role of the state in fostering entrepreneurship, and the need for embracing failure as part of the entrepreneurial journey. Enjoy!

Russel Howcroft and Andrew delved into the dynamic world of marketing, exploring the evolving marketing landscape, emphasising the enduring value of brands, the thrill of creative risk, and the importance of well-defined metrics and frameworks in shaping marketing strategies.

Michael and Russel Howcroft discuss the complexities of modern day marketing and the importance of data-driven decisions, creativity, and adaptability in building successful brands in 2023. Enjoy!

Russel Howcroft and Nick chat about his early career, his passion for brand and creativity, and what inspired him to create Vudoo as the world was becoming more and more digitised.

Have a listen to hear Nick's aspirations for Vudoo, who it's for and how you can benefit from it.

Listcorp is a digital platform designed to help listed companies effectively communicate with the worlds investors, and in return, making investors more productive.

The two discuss the desired growth plan for Listcorp and how it will continue to provide better insight and access to information for their users.

FourthRev was built to reimagine education for the digital age. Partnering with some of the worlds most prestigious schools, they prioritise individual needs and outcomes, with a focus on growth, creation and success.

They further discuss the importance of balance and developing a grateful mindset, with Omar sharing his drive to unlock human potential and create a positive impact through innovative education and strategic initiatives.

During their chat, Michael discusses the unique services they offer, their focus on customer success, and how they can use quiz data to provide product recommendations to retailers.

Have a listen and gain an understanding as to why people buy, why a positive experience online is so impactful and how Preezie aims to enhance the online shopping experience overall. 

Zeller's mission is to simplify financial services for businesses, and Ben discusses the importance of helping businesses understand and predict their cash flow through tools and insights. 

Looking ahead, Ben explains where his vision for the direction of Zeller is going, which is becoming a trusted brand that every Australian business knows and trusts, and hopes of expanding to new global markets.

Matt, who is an AI scientist and advisor, discuses with Russel the importance of ethics, governance, and transparency in AI development, emphasising on responsibility and how to build overall trust surrounding AI.

Have a listen to gain an insight on what impacts, challenges and potential this fast growing world can bring to our own. 

After struggling first hand themselves, the team at Thriday have created a productivity tool that eliminates financial admin that helps clients focus on their growth and success. Join Russel and Michael as they talk through how the business operates, the solutions they offer to SME's, and ways it could be thriving in the next 5 years.

As Australia’s market leader in Electric Vehicle charging, Russel Howcroft and Tim take the time to discuss how the company has grown since launching in 2013, the next steps and possible challenges of a world transitioning into EV, and what we could expect to see in the next decade.

IntelligenceBank is Australia's leading digital asset management and marketing operations software platform, helping big brands produce brand and legal approved content, faster.  

Russel Howcroft joins Tessa for a chat about her impressive career within the world of global advertising, her interest in “the intersection between business and creativity”, how advertising has changed over the years along with the ongoing impacts of AI, and finally, tips on how to hold onto creativity and understanding how to apply that to your business. 

Sayers Wealth is an investment and wealth advisory business, focussing on strategic private wealth management, investment solutions and family wealth advising.

Today, Russel is joined by Dennis Savic, Founder, Inventor and CEO of Savic Motorcycles. At 14, Dennis had a dream to design and develop his own motorcycle. Fast forward 16 years, having identified a gap in the electric motorcycle market and a mechanical engineering degree under his belt, Dennis’ dream has become a reality.

https://www.savicmotorcycles.com/

Kilara Capital is an impact investment firm focused on creating investment opportunities and sustainable infrastructure solutions on a path towards a zero carbon future.

Holly Ransom is a public speaker, author and content curator. She is the founder of Emergent, a leadership consultancy, where she engages and presents to organizations on disruptive strategy. She is also a director of Port Adelaide Football Club and a trustee of The Prince's Charities Australia.

The two discuss how her early work at Telstra shaped her appreciation for customer experience, the value of working for iconic Australian organizations, and the opportunities and challenges for data in the future.

Ego Pharmaceuticals is a 100% Australian family owned business founded in 1953, and have developed brands that have grown into household names across Australia, such as Aquim, QV and Pinetarsol.

Prof. Jones sat down with host Russel Howcroft for a fascinating discussion including his experiences in politics from the 1950s to today, climate change and globalization, and the importance of fostering creativity.

Harro joins Rus to discuss a wide variety of topics, ranging from the state of petrol in Australia through to opportunities for Australia to drive world-leading innovation in sustainability and medical development.

He joins Rus to discuss a variety of topics including learning to be an extrovert, futute opportunities for Melbourne, and the Breakthrough Victoria venture capital fund of which Kee is a member of.

The two discuss everything from Jayne’s pathway to being CEO and the challenges of working with Virgin and Tennis Australia through COVID-19, through to proper aeroplane etiquette.

In this podcast, Ahmed discusses the importance of fostering multiculturalism and the incredible work that Youth Activating Youth are doing to support vulnerable young people in Victoria.

The two discuss Brent’s pathway and philosophy to becoming one of Australia’s most influential marketers and his view of the future of effective brand communications. A great conversation with a true industry leader.

Sayers is a modern advisory and investment business designed for the new economy. Purpose led and progress driven, Sayers is determined to be the much needed shift that will lead business and society forward.

Powercor and CitiPower supply safe, reliable and affordable energy to 1.2 million Victorians homes and businesses.

Elenium develops self-service technology that breaks the barriers between the digital and physical worlds to give people more time for living.

Igniting Change is passionate about sparking big, positive change for people doing it tough in our communities.

LaunchVic supports start-ups by providing the tools and advice that allows Victorians to build the confidence and capability to create, scale and invest in startups.