You know those people who make the impossible look effortless? That’s Josephine Williams.

In this episode, Rob sits down with the former AIEC Conference Manager and international education legend to unpack the stories behind the scenes—and behind the passport stamps. From coordinating a last-minute plenary for 300 delegates to climbing into a taxi bound for Damascus (yes, that Damascus), Josephine’s career has been anything but ordinary.

What starts with a streaker in Fitzroy becomes a wild ride across languages, countries, and careers—all fuelled by adrenaline, curiosity, and a love of making things happen.

In this episode:

• 🚨 That time 300 people mobbed an AIEC session and Josephine had to find a solution—fast

• ✈️ How a failed translation career led to a global event management path

• Backpacking pre-Google Maps: navigating Laos with film cameras and walkie talkies

• Teaching in Korea, fleeing Dubai, and accidentally discovering Beirut

• Why feedback matters—and how innovation really happens in large-scale conferences

• The bittersweet joy of stepping back after being the heart of an event for a decade

We also get reflective: What photos are missing from your life? What makes you feel most alive? And how do you find your safe space when the world is chaotic?

This one’s a story-lover’s dream, and a testament to what can happen when you say yes—to jobs, countries, conversations, and even a bit of chaos.