The Peers Project

PEERS

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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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#025. Flash Friday: Overcoming Fear 21.11.2019

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 fan-favourite episodes. This week, Ally Watson shares how we can overcome our fear. Ready, set, let’s hear it.  Featuring: Ally Watson - CEO and cofounder of Code Like a Girl  Listen to Ally’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep-54-ally-w...

#072. Andrea Bonaceto: The Founding Partner of Eterna Capital Demystifies Entrepreneurship 17.11.2019

What does ‘entrepreneurship’ mean to you? We don’t blame you for immediately thinking of billionaires and being on the cover of Forbes magazine. But for Andrea Bonaceto, entrepreneurship isn’t an easy road to success; it’s a journey that requires grit, passion, and a desire to solve a problem. In this episode, Andrea gives us a peek behind the entrepreneurship curtain and reveals exactly what it t...

#024. Flash Friday: Taking the Leap 14.11.2019

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 fan-favourite episodes. This week, Madeleine Buchner shares how she took the leap and started her business. Ready, set, let’s hear it.  Featuring: Madeliene Buchner - founder and CEO of Little Dreamers Australia and recipient of the 2017 Queen’s Young...

#071. Charlotte Hamill: The Founder of Born Social On Going Against the Grain 10.11.2019

Something we can all agree on: life's too short to be ordinary. Charlotte Hamill knew this when an offer came up to start a social media agency; an offer to avoid ordinary which she knew she couldn’t refuse. In this episode, Charlotte reveals the early challenges of growing Born Social and how we can gain the courage to go against the grain. Charlotte Hamill is the founder and COO of Born Social,...

#023. Flash Friday: How to Achieve Balance 07.11.2019

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 fan-favourite episodes. This week, Uppma Virdi shares how she achieves balances. Ready, set, let’s hear it.  Featuring: Uppma Virdi - CEO of Chai Walli and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee  Listen to Uppma’s full episode: https://thepeersproject.com/ep...

#070. Nina Faulhaber: The Co-Founder of ADAY on Using Both Sides of The Brain 03.11.2019

All too often, we believe that having a natural talent for one thing means that all our skills are polarised and we can’t be good at something else. In today’s episode, our guest Nina Faulhaber challenges us to step out of the boxes we’ve placed ourselves in and consider a new skill instead. Nina Faulhaber is the co-founder of ADAY and a Forbes 30 under 30 listee.  Learn More: Visit ADAY Foll...

#022. Flash Friday: Living a Vibrant Life 31.10.2019

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 fan-favourite episodes. This week, Rebecca Saunders shares how she lives a vibrant life. Ready, set, let’s hear it.  Featuring: Rebecca Saunders - Founder of Deli Agency, a production company that specialises in video strategy and high quality video pr...

#069. Chike Ukaegbu: The Founder of Startup52 On The Power of Diversity 27.10.2019

What does diversity mean to you? For our next guest, Chike Ukaegbu, it’s more than just affirmative action or merely meeting a hiring quota. Instead, diversity and inclusion have the power to drive innovation and profitability. In this episode, we come to learn why diversity is so powerful, how to become a better leader, and why it’s important to love ourselves first. Chike Ukaegbu is the founder...

#021. Flash Friday: Finding Your Way 24.10.2019

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 fan-favourite episodes. This week, Jason Lee shares how we can find our way. Ready, set, let’s hear it.  Featuring: Jason Lee − interim Vice President of the NEM Foundation and a 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 listee. Listen to Jason’s full episode: https://t...

#068. Jordan Gross: The Founder of Cloud Nine Living Framework on How to Live a Cloud Nine Life 20.10.2019

Cloud Nine; a fleeting sense of euphoria or an attainable way of life? For our next guest, Jordan Gross, living life on Cloud Nine means to live life with ultimate meaning and purpose. In this episode, Jordan reveals how this is actually achievable, and how it often begins by choosing the road less travelled. Jordan Gross is a Tedx speaker and founder of the Cloud Nine Living framework. Learn More...

#020. Flash Friday: The Truth About Anxiety 17.10.2019

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 fan-favourite episodes. This week, Milan Amin shares the truth about anxiety. Ready, set, let’s hear it.  Featuring: Milan Amin − CEO of The Notorious Hustlers Podcast Show and Instagram growth expert Listen to Milan’s full episode: https://thepeerspro...

#067. Vanessa Pham: The Co-Founder of Oxtale on How Breaking Free From Expectations Leads to Success 13.10.2019

There comes a point in every creative’s life when they have to decide whether to play it safe or risk it for the biscuit. Knowing what move to make gets doubly complicated when you throw in societal expectations and your family’s influence. In this episode, we learn how Vanessa Pham wrestled with this tension as a first generation migrant and how she broke free from the expectations she’d placed o...

#019. Flash Friday: Applying Sports to Leadership 10.10.2019

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 fan-favourite episodes. This week, Partha Unnava shares how he applies a sports mentality to leadership. Ready, set, let’s hear it.  Featuring: Partha Unnava − 2015 Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and founder and CEO of Lasso, a company that creates revol...

#066. Adam Schwartz: The Co-Founder of TeePublic.com on Adjusting Expectations for Success 06.10.2019

It’s all too common for inherent dreamers, wishers, and go-getters to have huge aspirations for success. In order to achieve our victories, we place tremendous expectations on ourselves and how we want our future to look like. But what if there was a different way? In this episode, Adam Schwartz reveals how adjusting your expectations can better set you up for success and how this mindset helped h...

#018. Flash Fridays: Stop Holding Yourself Back 03.10.2019

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 fan-favourite episodes. This week, Paul Powers shares how to stop holding yourself back. Ready, set, let’s hear it.  Featuring: Paul Powers − CEO of Physna and 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 listee.  Listen to Paul’s full episode: https://thepeersproject...

#065. Alexa DePasquale: The Senior Vice President of Innovation at Grey Group, NY on Learning to Trust the Universe 29.09.2019

All too often we can get caught up with playing the role of a fortune-teller. We try desperately to predict our future and often become paralysed about making the right choice when faced with new (or lack thereof) opportunities. But as Alexa DePasquale reveals, we just need the courage to ask for what we want and trust the universe will guide us. Alexa is the SVP of Innovation at Grey Group, NY. L...

#017. Flash Fridays: How to Master Failing 26.09.2019

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 fan-favourite episodes. This week, James Heller shares how we can master failing. Ready, set, let’s hear it.  Featuring: James Heller − Co-Founder and CEO of Wrapify and 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 listee  Listen to James’ full episode: https://thepee...

#064. Georges Clement: The Co-Founder of JustFix.nyc On Challenging the Status Quo 22.09.2019

Sometimes it’s easier to go with the flow, blend into the crowd, and stick to the stuff we know. Often, the world’s problems can be so overwhelming that it’s easier to throw our arms up and call it a day. In this episode, Georges Clement reveals how we can get creative with problem solving and how to combat the things that frustrate us. Georges is the co-founder of JustFix.nyc and a 2018 Forbes 30...

#016. Flash Fridays: Owning Your Choices 19.09.2019

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 fan-favourite episodes. This week, Raj Jana shares how we can own our choices. Ready, set, let’s hear it.  Featuring: Raj Jana − CEO of Java Presse Coffee Company and host of The Stay Grounded podcast. Raj has also been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur,...

#063. Amanda Slavin: The Founder of CatalystCreativ On Engaging with Our Identity 15.09.2019

Long before brands and influencers were worrying about Instagram’s intricate algorithms, or how to increase engagement, Amanda Slavin was a hop, skip and jump ahead of the curve. In this episode, Amanda reveals the secret sauce behind growing brand engagement, how to connect with others and how we can find our identity. Amanda Slavin is the founder and CEO of CatalystCreativ and was honoured on th...

#015. Flash Fridays: Avoiding Common Failures 12.09.2019

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 fan-favourite episodes. This week, Adrian Osman reveals how startups can avoid common failures. Ready, set, let’s hear it. Featuring:  Adrian Osman − CEO of Pitchblak, a startup education and advisory company that has even been endorsed by Glen Richard...

#062. Betsy Fore: The Founder of Wondermento and Co-Founder of Tiny Organics on A Life Building Imagination 08.09.2019

While most children grow their imagination playing with toys, Betsy Fore went one further; she grew up inventing them. In this episode, we learn how Betsy fused her passion with earning a living in order to build a life she loves to live, every single day. Betsy Fore is the founder of Wondermento, co-founder of Tiny Organics, and a 2015 Forbes 30 under 30 honouree. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

#014. Flash Fridays 06.09.2019

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 Phillips − Tedx speaker and Founder of YENA, a vibrant community for future leaders starting and growing remarkable busin...

#061. Jessica Wolf: The Executive Director of Community at Forbes on Building One Community After Another 01.09.2019

Aside from inventing ice cream, there isn’t much more laudable that being on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Perhaps, and only, except when you’re talking to the director of the entire community herself, Jessica Wolf. In this episode, we learn how this tour-de-force harnessed her love of community to climb the ranks, and how we can develop the resilience to keep moving on up. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

#013. Flash Fridays 28.08.2019

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: Blake Englehard − Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of New York-based tooth whitening company, BrushOnSmile. Joe Benn −...

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