Talen’t Isn’t Enough

In this episode, Johnny Di Francesco sits down with a younger business owner to unpack the real story behind building one of Australia’s most respected food empires. Johnny shares how his first restaurant at 19 was a disaster, how early failures taught him that elite skill is only 20% of business, and why systems, culture, and discipline matter more than talent alone. From running near-broke ventu...

What happens when rhythm combines with chemistry? In this episode of 20s Unfiltered, BennyGregs sits down with DJ Perri Lee, a Melbourne-based DJ, producer, and pharmacist, whose journey spans from clinics and labs to high-energy festival stages. From the Australian Open to the Melbourne Cup and Formula 1, Perri’s story fuses science, sound, and sheer hustle.   We dive into how she’s built a brand...

What happens when ambition collides with expression?   In this episode of 20s Unfiltered, BennyGregs sits down with Mark Kentwell — a serial entrepreneur, investor, and former rapper with the group Lefta Centa. From laying down tracks in Newcastle’s hip-hop scene to building multi-award businesses and scaling property ventures, Mark’s journey fuses artistry with ambition.   We dive into how he’s b...

Episode 4 - Evangeline Victoria | Twenties Unfiltered What happens when passion meets performance? In this episode of 20s Unfiltered, BennyGregs sits down with Evangeline Victoria, an award-winning Australian violinist whose journey is anything but ordinary. From performing across Europe, the Middle East, and Australia to sharing stages with Kygo, Tiësto, and Conrad Sewell, Evangeline has turned h...

Episode 3 – Thndo | Twenties Unfiltered   This is a story of an incredible binding of ambition and raw talent. In this episode of 20s Unfiltered, BennyGregs sits down with Thando Sikwila, the Zimbabwean‑Australian powerhouse singer, songwriter, and actor. From turning heads on The Voice Australia to commanding the stage as Effie White in Dreamgirls, Thando has transformed raw talent into an unstop...

Episode 2 – Mel Yu | Twenties Unfiltered   What happens when purpose meets entrepreneurship? In this episode of 20s Unfiltered, BennyGregs sits down with Mel Yu, a Melbourne-based entrepreneur and mental health advocate whose journey is anything but ordinary. From leaving a six-figure corporate career to building MCO Events and creating Australia’s largest streetwear expo, Ego Expo, Mel has turned...

Episode 1 – Josh Leffers | Twenties Unfiltered What happens when creativity collides with commercial? In this first episode of 20s Unfiltered, BennyGregs sits down with Josh Leffers, an entrepreneur whose journey is anything but ordinary. From stripping in his early 20s to building 12 companies before 25, Josh has turned bold risks into serious business moves. We dive into how he’s merged art and...