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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#047. Ashleigh Streeter: The Co-Founder of Jasiri Australia on Always Looking Up, Down and Around 02.06.2019 54:40
We catch things when we travel. Wanderlust, the love bug or – let’s be frank, the dreaded Bali Belly. But, our next guest caught something rather unusual when she was halfway around the world. In this episode, we learn how Ashleigh Streeter identifies her passions and takes action for good. Ashleigh Streeter is a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient for her work with “Girls Take Over Parliament,” and was...
#046. Zikry Kholil: The Co-Founder of Incitement On Stepping Up from Falling Down — Overcoming the Fear 02.06.2019 1:00:06
A quest for success will always come with a hefty scoop of fear. But, when attempting to scale the tower of success – you can’t let the fear of falling stop you. In this episode, we learn how a tremendous fall allowed Zikry Kohli to scale to greater heights. Zikry Kohli is a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and the Co-Founder of Incitement, a social business and thriving international community with...
#045. Partha Unnava: The Founder of Lasso On Getting Your Head in The Game, And Then Some 02.06.2019 35:09
Sport + Business. A match made in heaven or an unlikely fission? For Partha Unnava, a successful combination of the two. In this episode, we learn how our next guest is redefining what it means to be a CEO. Partha Unnava is a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and the Founder and CEO of Lasso, a company that creates revolutionary products that help athletes perform at 100%. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
#044. James Heller: The Co-Founder of Wrapify On How to Master Failing 28.03.2019 56:03
Often, we are so terrified of failure that we avoid any possibility of risk and adventure. In this episode, James Heller encourages us to fight the fear and take the insecurity in our stride. James is a co-founder and CEO of Wrapify citing clients such as Google and Microsoft, and features on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#043. Paul Powers: The CEO of Physna and Zoozler on The Long and Windy Road to Success 14.03.2019 55:28
No journey worth pursuing will ever be a piece of cake. In this episode, Paul Powers examines his own eclectic relationship with success, and the determination it’s taken to walk a path less trodden. Paul is a highly successful serial entrepreneur and CEO of Physna and also the CEO of Zoozler, a media development and marketing company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#042. Katherine Kawecki: The Co-Founder of Respia On Mastering the Glass Half Full Approach 25.02.2019 35:24
On the road towards success, it can be easy to break at signs of a speedbump. In this episode, Katherine Kawecki reveals the humble beginnings behind her internationally recognised startup. Katherine is the co-founder and CEO of Respia and her work has been recognised by respiratory specialists and international award bodies such as the James Dyson Award and Good Design Young Australian Design Awa...
#041. Jaden Harris: The Co-Founder of Forever Network On How To Just Take It, It’s Yours 17.02.2019 36:45
Sometimes life presents us with golden embers of opportunity we simply cannot ignore. In this episode, we meet Jaden Harris who encourages us to stop waiting for permission and start pursuing passion. Jaden is the Co-Founder and COO of Forever Network and is listed in the Forbes 30 under 30 class of 2018 in the Media, Marketing and Advertising category. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
#040. Lindsay Rogers: The Co-Founder of Chello on Pursuing Curiosity For Life 10.02.2019 47:27
In this episode, Lindsay Rodgers empowers us to give things a go irrespective of what others may think. Lindsay is a recipient of the esteemed Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year, listed as a Mumbrella’s Under 30’s Achiever and in the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#039. Milan Amin: The CEO and Co-Host of The Notorious Hustlers Podcast On Switching Off Your Expectations 29.01.2019 44:00
Sometimes our hearts race in ways that are more of a blocking agent than a glorious propellant. In this episode, we consider the presence of anxiety and its effects on our creativity with leading innovator Milan Amin, and how to push through. Milan is the CEO and Co-Host of The Notorious Hustlers Podcast Show, where he interviews the greatest minds from all over the world with guests including Ted...
#038. Rebecca Saunders: The Founder of Deli Agency on How Everything is Valuable 24.01.2019 1:00:37
Take a chance, enjoy the dance. In this episode, we learn from Rebecca Saunders that courage is a key trait to take you further, towards a glass fully-full. Rebecca is the Founder of Deli Agency, a production company that specialises in video strategy and high-quality video production with clients like LinkedIn and Microsoft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#037. Meesen Brown: The Co-Founder of Behere On Taking and Making the Leap 20.01.2019 43:35
The best recipe for a fulfilling life often requires courage, not comfort. In this episode, we learn how to find the valour to do more than simply follow the rules. Meesen Brown is the Co-Founder of Behere, a platform that helps women desiring a remote working lifestyle and has been featured in Forbes Magazine, The New York Post, Culture Trip and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
#036. Raj Jana: The Founder of Java Presse Coffee Company On The Power of Choice 13.01.2019 55:11
Sometimes you’ve got to get sober before you can get high. In this episode, along with Raj Jana, we deep dive into the power of rising from the ashes and rebuilding from adversity. Raj Jana is the CEO of Java Presse Coffee Company and has been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, Success Magazine and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#035. Natalie Thorogood: The Founder of Soak Society On Transforming Your Mind 06.01.2019 37:34
It can be incredible how the conviction to a fresh mind-set can pivot one’s journey onto a powerful new path. In this episode, we sit down with the ever-striking Natalie Thorogood, CEO of the effervescent Soak Society which was awarded the Anthill Cool Company Award and the Sunshine Coast Business Award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#034. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project on a Peer2Peer Retrospective 01.01.2019 13:42
A letter from our founder, Michelle: “It's the end of another year, my peers. A time to reflect on all that was the year of 2018 and appreciate how far we've come and how much we've all grown this year. In today's episode, I share with you all how I've grown this year and look back on the person who I was heading into 2018." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#033. Lily Wu: The Co Founder of Austern International on Seeing a Problem as an Opportunity 17.12.2018 56:59
It takes a truly innovative mind to challenge the norm and create possibilities. In this episode, we learn the value of positive thinking with Lily Wu, co-founder of Austern International. Lily is a deserving recipient as an AMP Tomorrow Maker in 2014 and 30Under30 Anthill Young Entrepreneur Award in 2015. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#032. Madeleine Buchner: The Founder of Little Dreamers Australia on Transforming Loneliness into A Life-Changing Mission 09.12.2018 50:36
Facing adversity as child can impact the entire journey of our lives. In this episode, we get candid with inspiring comeback kid Madeleine Buchner and her story of rising up, again and again. Madeleine Buchner is the CEO and Founder of Little Dreamers Australia was named as a 2017 Queen’s Young Leader Award and a Tedx speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#031. Adrian Osman: The CEO of Pitchblak On Picking Yourself Up and Trying Again 02.12.2018 41:16
It is nothing but inherently human to fear the chance of failure. In this episode, we discuss just this with millennial entrepreneur Adrian Osman, and how he transformed his setbacks into launching pads of exploration and success. Adrian is the CEO of Pitchblak, a startup education and advisory company that has helped over 200 startups raise investment for their business. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
#030. Natasha Takahashi: The Co-Creator of The School of Bots On Growing Into Your True Potential 26.11.2018 56:16
They say great things can never come from within a comfort one. In this episode, we discover just that from business owner Natasha Takahash, in this candid case for never resting on your laurels. Natasha co-created a leading global Chatbot education brand, which has laudably educated over 2,500 people across 30 countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#029. Will Strange: The Founder of Sports Performance Tracking (SPT) On Leveraging Your Network 29.10.2018 38:28
Deciding what grinds your gears and what lets your spirit soar are equally as important learnings in defining your mission in life. In this episode, we discover the former as the reason that Will Strange experiences such bountiful success in life and in passion. Will is the successful founder and CEO of Sports Performance Tracking (SPT) – a global company that tracks, monitors and measures the ph...
#028. Jess & Stef Dadon: Jess & Stef Dadon: The Founders of How Two Live and Twoobs On How Girls Can 18.10.2018 41:56
Jess and Stef Dadon grew up surrounded by a collective of bright strong women, and shows. In today’s episode, we speak to the two ineffable sisters about their amazing journey the founders of How Two Live, a highly successful fashion blog, and Twoobs, a unique line of shoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#027. Brynn Chadwick: The Co-Founder of Mayte on A Clear(er) Perspective 11.10.2018 33:24
An unconventional path is not for the faint hearted, this we know. In today’s episode, we meet Brynn Chadwick, a photographer turned bots’ specialist helping large organisations such as Telstra, LinkedIn and Navy Health use technology and design to solve their biggest problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#026. Lucy Bloomfield: The Founder of Trefiel on Taking Your Way or The Highway 24.09.2018 1:03:54
From naughtiest girl in the classroom to brightest spark in the entrepreneurial marketplace. In this episode, we have the grandiose pleasure of speaking with Lucy Bloomfield; celebrated businesswomen, innovator and all-round tour-de-force. Lucy d is the founder of what was a highly successful e-commerce business, Trefiel and was featured in Women’s Health, Marie Claire, Women’s Day and Sporteluxe....
#025. Max Hertan: The Founder of Megaphone Marketing on Always Being Curious 12.09.2018 31:24
Often the way we roll as children can tend to influence the way we roll as adults. In this episode, we learn about the journey of Max Hertan, and how he manages to maintain his unique childlike sense of wonder in all he does. Max is the Founder and Director of Megaphone Marketing and was nominated as a Telstra Business Award Finalist in 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
#024. Michelle Akhidenor: The Founder of The Peers Project Gets Candid 03.09.2018 31:34
If at first you don’t succeed… well, you know the lyrics. In this episode, we get close and personal with our fab founder Michelle, taking a deep dive in the trials, tribulations and bucket loads of work that have brought The Peers Project to life as it stands. It’s time to get candid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#023. Jen Hansard: The Founder of Simple Green Smoothies on Going Against Each and Every Odd 03.09.2018 58:37
It is not often that when we hit rock bottom we make the conscious choice to stay there. In this week’s episode, we take key learnings from Jen Hansard who went from zero to hero with a highly successful green smoothie business. Jen’s platform has risen to the #1 online resource for green smoothie recipes and has been featured by the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, The Doctors, Oprah Magazine a...
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