In this episode, we sit down with the deeply creative and candid Alex Wilkinson—ceramics artist, businesswoman, and bold thinker who’s followed a less conventional path.

From exploring chemical engineering to pursuing business studies, Alex opens up about the winding journey that led her to a life of artistic expression through pottery. She shares her ongoing experience with mental health, how creativity has become a grounding force, and the reality of balancing ambition with wellbeing.

We chat about: 🌀 Moving through uncertainty and study pivots 🎨 Building a business rooted in art and authenticity 🧠 Mental health, self-worth, and staying the course

Alex’s story is one of vulnerability, strength, and learning to trust yourself—even when the path doesn’t look like anyone else’s.

In this episode, we’re joined by Sophie Power—engagement coordinator at Canterbury Rugby, passionate people-person, and rising force in sport and event marketing.

Sophie opens up about navigating high school through the uncertainty of COVID-19, switching study paths, and boldly carving a career in an industry she loves. From studying geography to working pitch-side, she shares what it means to back yourself, find your tribe, and lean into change.

We talk about: ✨ Juggling work, study, and side passions 💡 Overcoming imposter syndrome 🌏 Why the Brisbane Olympics is on her horizon

Sophie’s story is a powerful reminder that the path doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be yours.

In this episode, we sit down with Aidan McCoard, a site foreman who got into the trades young and never looked back — building a career he genuinely loves from the ground up.

Aidan shares how he followed his passion for the outdoors — from rugby, fishing and working with his hands to trying out multiple summer jobs to figure out what really fit. With a strong work ethic and a natural way with people, he’s found his place leading teams on site, solving problems, and building with pride.

We talk about how he uses skills like maths in real, practical ways every day, the lessons he's learned from the job site, and the big goals he has for himself in business. If you’re someone who values hands-on learning, strong leadership, or just making things happen on your own terms, Aidan’s story is one that’ll definitely hit.