The Peers Project
PEERS
Australia's First BIPOC, Female-Led Founders Podcast. Est 2017. Hello fellow founder, Welcome to PEERS - a podcast by millennial founders for millennial founders. Join me, BIPOC female founder & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister Michelle Akhidenor, for soul-enriching conversations with peers. Each week, I sit down with a fellow founder or industry ally and deep dive into their entrepreneurial journey. I ask questions like: Where did they grow up? How has their upbringing impacted the choices they've made in their career to-date? How did they end up becoming a founder? How have they navigated through t...
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Mar 10, 2025
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#060. Vicky Lay: The Co-Founder of Zookal on Showing Up For the Little Things 25.08.2019 35:42
Even the most passive 11pm peruse on Instagram can make anyone suffer from a serious case of chasing their own tail—shiny trinket after trinket of gratification and praise. In this episode, we meet Vicky Lay and learn her methodology on how to say thank you, next to the labels and show up for what really matters. Vicky is the Co-founder of Zookal, the managing director of Artesian and a 2017 Forbe...
#012. Flash Fridays 22.08.2019 4:35
#012. Flash Fridays If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featurette: Filip Eldic − co-founder of Bluedot and a 2016 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. Jason Lee − interim Vice...
#059. Kiryl Trembovolski: The COO of Behavox On Raising The Bar 18.08.2019 34:13
We’re willing to bet the world’s most perfect pinot that there’s at least one high achiever in your family that makes you feel like you’re imperfect if you fail to level up. In this episode we learn how being surrounded by do-great-ers and go-getters is what pushed Kiryl Trembovolski to thrive. Kiryl is the COO of Behavox and was honoured on the 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 list. Hosted on Acast. See a...
#011. Flash Fridays 15.08.2019 4:27
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featurette: Zikry Kohlil, co-Founder and CCO of Incitement, a social business and thriving international community with establishments in...
#058. Amanat Anand & Shubham Issar: The Co-Founders of SoaPen On Creating an Unlikely Pairing 11.08.2019 36:04
Some things are just better together; PB & J, Serena and Venus, and our two guests, Amanat Anand and Shubham Issare. In this episode, we learn how this dynamic duo created an unlikely pairing of forces to make hand washing more fun than eating cheese. Amanat and Shubham are the co-founders of SoaPen and 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 recipients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
#010. Flash Fridays 08.08.2019 3:16
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featurette: Ashleigh Streeter − Forbes 30 under 30 recipient for her work with “Girls Take Over Parliament,” and was a previous co-founde...
#057. Kim Patel: The Director of Global Corporate Strategy at VICE Media On Overcoming Adversity 04.08.2019 46:53
With the consistent invasion of social media, it can feel like people are living a life of more gloss than grit. In this episode, we get candid about both with Kim Patel, the Director of Global Corporate Strategy at VICE Media. Kim Patel is recognised as one of the youngest corporate directors in VICE’s history and is on the 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
#009. Flash Fridays 01.08.2019 4:53
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featurette: Raj Jana − CEO of Java Presse Coffee Company and host of The Stay Grounded podcast. Raj has also been featured in Inc., Entre...
#056. Alissa Baier-Lentz: The Founder of HERO Backpacks on How We Could be Heroes 30.07.2019 32:58
Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes they’re just people willing to stand up and make a difference. In this episode, we discover the difference between, with the inspiring and courageous Alissa Baier-Lentz. Alissa is the founder and CEO of HERO Backpacks which has been featured on Forbes 30 under 30, Entrepreneur Magazine and The Today Show. Alissa, herself, was honoured on the Forbes 30 under 30...
#008. Flash Fridays 26.07.2019 5:44
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featurette: Jess and Stef Dadon − Founders of How Two Live, a highly successful fashion blog, and Twoobs, a unique line of shoes. Lily Wu...
#055. Eva Mackinley: The Founder of The Last Straw On Balancing Service and Self 21.07.2019 32:29
Sometimes the idea of making a change can feel as overwhelming as choosing a scoop at Messina. In today’s episode, we graciously learn from Eva Mackinley that the first step to overcoming the fear of choice is simply getting out of our own way. Eva Mackinley is a 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 listee and the Founder of The Last Straw , a campaign which aims to end the use of plastic straws around Austral...
#007. Flash Fridays 19.07.2019 3:01
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featurette: Jen Hansard − Founder and author of Simple Green Smoothies, the #1 online resource for green smoothie recipes. Lucy Bloomfiel...
#054. Ally Watson: The Founder of Code Like a Girl on Being Unafraid to be Different 14.07.2019 40:34
Straying from the flock can be tough, but for some, boring can be tougher. But embracing our differences is what allows us to shine. In this episode, we glean an exclusive bts on how Ally Watson combines creativity and technology to spark change in the tech community. Ally is the Founder of Code Like a Girl and named one of Australia’s nine most influential female entrepreneurs in 2017. Hosted on...
#006. Flash Fridays 12.07.2019 5:19
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featurette: Adam Stone − 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and Founder & CEO of Speedlancer.com, the world’s fastest freelancer marke...
#053. Uppma Virdi: The Founder of Chai Walli On Breaking Free From Expectations 07.07.2019 31:59
Our next guest describes herself as many things – an entrepreneur, lawyer, tea master, women’s activist and so much more. Personally, we find ourselves describing her as a modern-day superhero. In this week’s episode, check out how Uppma Virdi broke free from expectations and created a path of her own. Uppma is the Founder of Chai Walli and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
#005. Flash Fridays 04.07.2019 3:56
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featurette: Ash Philips − Tedx speaker and Founder of YENA, a vibrant community for future leaders starting and growing remarkable busine...
#052. Nick Chang: The Co-Founder of Honee on Finding Ups in Downs 30.06.2019 47:28
We get it. Envying someone else’s green grass can be more tempting than a glazed jam donut. In today’s episode, Nick Chang keeps it real and reminds us that nobody has it all. Instead, we can only appreciate the sweet things in life once we’ve tasted the sour. Nick Chang is the Co-Founder of Honee and a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#004. Flash Fridays 27.06.2019 3:53
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featurette: Gemma Sole − 2016 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and Co-Founder of Nineteenth Amendment, an on-demand retail and manufacturing platf...
#051. Jason Lee: The Vice President of NEM Foundation on Recognising The Power of People 23.06.2019 41:00
Our next guest switches between leadership roles more than a DJ on the decks. Nothing, however, gets him jumping up and down and out of bed like his love for his community. In this week’s episode, we learn how Jason Lee builds his community and how to invest in lifelong learning. Jason is the interim Vice President of the NEM Foundation and a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
#003. Flash Fridays 20.06.2019 4:31
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featurette: Meika Hollender − 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and Co-founder of Sustain, the first brand of all natural, vagina-friendly pro...
#050. Filip Eldic: The Co-Founder of Bluedot On Learning Identity by Living 16.06.2019 46:26
It’s a natural human kink to do everything we can to make sure we know the who, what, when, where and why of our future. So, what if we told you today’s guest has learned how to hack uncertainty? In this week’s episode, we learn how Filip Eldic found the courage to keep moving forward. Filip is the Co-Founder of Bluedot and a 2016 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
#002. Flash Fridays 13.06.2019 5:55
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featurette: Brittany Garth − International life coach, TEDx speaker and named one of the Top 50 Social Influencers by Cosmopolitan Magazine (U...
#049. Lana Hopkins: The Founder of Mon Purse on Building a Bag and Building a Future 11.06.2019 40:49
All female-led businesses are faced with particular challenges, but for one fashion-forward female, it was time to take her future (and her accessories) into her own hands. In today’s episode we learn how Lana Hopkins navigated her business in a traditionally male-dominated environment. Lana Hopkins is the Founder and former CEO of Mon Purse and listed as one of the 2017 Top 10 Entrepreneurs to wa...
#001. Flash Fridays 07.06.2019 4:18
If there was ever a quick fix for finding inspiration, this is it. Our Friday five-minute highlight reel where we replay answers from our forever favourite question: What is the value of pursuing what you’re most passionate about? Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featurette: Alexa Buckley − 2016 Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient and co-founder of New York-based women’s shoe brand, Margaux. John Logan − Profe...
#048. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project on Being The Comeback Kid 02.06.2019 48:16
Throughout the span of our humble existence, we’ve done it all. We’ve coached peers near and far, helped other businesses conquer the ‘gram, and swapped ‘rise and fall’ escapades with the cream of the creative millennial crop. Next up? Well, it’s something else entirely. In this episode, our founder Michelle Akhidenor candidly reveals the incredible transformation behind The Peers Project. Ho...
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