In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Clinical Neuropsychology PhD Candidate Nawal Mustafa! In this season finale of Season 2 of Flourishing Unfiltered, Nawal shares her journey from an accidental social media influencer to a dedicated professional in the field of neuropsychology. She discusses the challenges of building an online presence, maintaining ethical standards, and navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship while pursuing her PhD. Nawal also emphas...

🎙️ In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with the founders of Toolbox Education: Ben Scholl and David Berlinski! In 2020-21, Melbourne was in lockdown, and the waiting lists for psychologist appointments were long. Co-founders Ben Scholl and David Berlinski started exploring a preventative approach, targeting an audience many years younger than those typically seeking appointments. Rather than waiting for someone to see a psychologist to deal with life’s challenges, the idea ...

In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with serial entrepreneur, impaCCCt founder and keynote speaker Petra Zink! Petra takes us behind the scenes of her personal branding and marketing businesses. She shares her unexpected journey into entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced, and the lessons learned along the way. Petra talks about the importance of resilience, self-advocacy, and the impact of one's environment on personal and professional growth. The discussion also t...

In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with the Founder of Flow State Business Ruby Lee! Ruby shares her journey from a corporate career to becoming a successful entrepreneur and founder of Flow State Business. She discusses the importance of personal branding, the challenges of launching new products, and the mindset shifts necessary for overcoming obstacles. Ruby also clarifies the concept of 'flow' in business, explaining how it has transformed her approach to work and ...

🎙️ In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with the VP for Global Innovation at DB Schenker Erik Wirsing! Erik Wirsing is the VP of Global Innovation at DB Schenker. He’s been with DB Schenker for more than 25 years in various positions and, in addition to various IT areas, has also headed the innovation area for Schenker Germany since 2011. Since 2016, he has been responsible for the Innovation division for DB Schenker globally and reports in this role as "Vice President Gl...

In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with consultant, speaker and self-confessed "Thought Breeder" Leanne Hughes! Leanne shares with us her journey from corporate life to becoming a successful consultant and speaker. She talks about the importance of positivity, overcoming self-doubt, and the value of taking action - rather than being forever stuck at the hesitation station. She discusses the need for authenticity in business and the influence of mentors in her career. S...

In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with psychologist Dr Thea Gallagher. Thea shares her journey into psychology, driven by personal experiences with her sister's illness. She discusses her career in mental health, focusing on anxiety and wellness, while balancing family life with four young children (including twins!). She opens up about her struggles with ADHD and the daily challenges of feeling inadequate. She also offers insights into coping strategies, self-acceptanc...

That’s what we, Kerrin Smith @theelevatedapproachau and Dr Maike Neuaus @theflourishingdoc , are wondering atm regarding our passion project that is @flourishingunfiltered ! If there’s one thing we’ve learned from all our chats with our fabulous guests this season it’s that about everyone is clueless about the questions we’re currently asking ourselves in the beginning of a new endeavour.What do YOU think we should do? Would love your feedback!Thanks a bunch for listening! We’ve had a blast a...

In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Shona Vertue!Shona is an ex-elite gymnast turned certified personal trainer and yoga teacher and shares her journey from gymnastics to becoming a fitness influencer and aspiring sports psychologist. Shona opens up about the challenges of balancing multiple roles, dealing with self-doubt, and finding strategies to overcome guilt. She talks about the importance of time blocking to stay focused and present in different areas of life.&nb...

🎙️ In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Aaron Tait!Aaron is the co-founder of the impact accelerator ygap.org, the co-founder of the K-12 education platform ec.inc (sold to the tech unicorn Go1.com in 2022) and the co-founder of Microsoft’s Imagine Cup Junior AI program. He is a graduate of the University of Cambridge, holds three Master’s degrees, and is an innovation advisor for the leadership and strategy agency bymany.com.au. From war zones to slums, Aaron has ...

In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Jodi Wellman!Jodie Wellman, a speaker, author, and executive coach, shares her journey of leaving a successful corporate career to pursue her passion. She discusses the challenges she faced and the steps she took to navigate uncertainty and make her dreams a reality. Jodie emphasises the importance of taking small actions and breaking through the fear of pursuing our passions. She also highlights the significance of embracing th...

In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Prof Dr Corey Keyes!In this episode, we sit down with Dr Corey Keyes, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Emory University, and possibly the foremost voices in the study of human flourishing and languishing. Corey takes us on a journey through his groundbreaking work, exploring how he carved out a new research area that has transformed our understanding of mental health and well-being.During our conversation, Corey highlights the powe...

In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Dr Darja Kragt!Darja shares her experiences in balancing the many roles she plays — a leadership consultant and founder of The Leading Lab, researcher, lecturer, consultant, and mother. She highlights the crucial role of effective time management and prioritisation in navigating these demands.Throughout the conversation, Darja emphasises the importance of taking action and pushing past procrastination to get things done. She discusse...

🎙️ In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Janis Ozolins!Janis is an incredible visual artist who shares easy-to-digest ideas on creative business and personal growth, reaching millions every month. He left his 9-5 behind in 2021 and has an Instagram community of almost 150k. Based on the huge interest he receives from his followers in how he explains ideas visually, he made a course called Explain Ideas Visually where he teaches exactly that.Janis occasionally takes on fr...

🎙️ In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Dr Monika Hein!Monika is an expert for voice and personal presence. She embodies her subject as a fabulous keynote speaker and executive coach. She originally studied musical theater and later took on further studies to investigate the phenomenon of the human "voice" in the subject of phonetics.Since 2004 she has been self-employed as a speaker, trainer and coach: among her clients are actors, speakers, presenters, teachers, execu...

🎙️ In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Greg Lacey!Greg is a retired school principal with an impressive 24-year career in education and leadership.He spent ten years as the Principal at Tyabb Primary School before moving on to Lyndhurst Primary School, where his leadership and commitment to fostering a positive school culture have left a lasting impact. His extensive experience extends beyond individual schools, as he has also contributed significantly at the network l...

In today's episode of Flourishing Unfiltered, we speak with Clare Sarah Goodridge.Clare is a lifelong learner passionate about helping individuals unlock their peak potential to contribute to a flourishing society and planet. She founded Flourish Faster and The Future of Flourishing to equalise and scale human flourishing globally.Clare's journey began in the disability sector, where she recognised the urgent need for better leadership and support through times of change. Her experiences led ...